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Col. 1:5-8
The Growth of Gospel Fruit
Intro
I. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL
A. Hope (v. 5).
B. Grace (v. 6).
C. Truth (vv. 5, 6).
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II. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL
A. "Just as in all the world" (v. 6).
B. Hermeneutical principle -
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III. THE FRUIT OF THE GOSPEL
A. The character.
1) "bearing fruit" - _________________WORKING.
2)"increasing" - _________________EXPANSION.
3) "constantly" -
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B. The cause.
1) God.
a) God has promised His word will never return _______. Isa. 55:10-11
b) God is behind all _____________ of the gospel. 1 Cor. 3:6-7
2) Epaphras (v. 7).
3) Colossians (v. 6).
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IV. IS THE GOSPEL BEARING FRUIT IN NWBC?
Common problems.
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What can we do?
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