Striving with God’s Strength

Bible Text: Colossians 1:28-29 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians

Intro

PAUL’S MINISTRY (v. 28).

1) Proclaim –

2) Admonish –

3) Teach –

“in all wisdom” –

 

PAUL’S PURPOSE (v. 28b).

1) The scope is “every man”.

2) The goal is “complete in Christ”

a) It does not teach Christian Perfection.
b) Christian maturity.

 

C . PAUL’S POWER (v. 29).

1) Paul labors and strives.

a) Labor –
b) Strive –

2) According to God’s power within him

God’s energy (energeia) –

God’s power (dunamis) –

 

APPLICATION:

1) Acknowledge your ________________.

2) Seek His ___________________.