Book Of Colossians

        Book Of Colossians - The Preeminence Of Christ Jesus

                             Chapter One - Jesus IS God.

I. The People Of God - vs.1,2
a. Identified By God - vs.1 ...Paul, an apostle of Christ... John 10:27
b. Justified By God - vs.2a ...the saints...
c. Sanctified By God - 2b ...and the faithful brethren in Christ...
d. Satisfied By God - 2d ...Grace...and peace from God...

Quote:
Psalms 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

II. The Prayer To God - vs.3,8
a. Why We Pray - vs3
Note: God Is Worthy - 3a ...give thanks TO God... Rev. 5:12
Note: God Is Working -
<> Through Our Savior - vs.4a ...faith in Christ... John 15:5; Gal.2:20

<> Through The Saints - vs.4b;7 ...love...to all the saints... 1 John 4:12

<> Through The Scriptures - vs5,6 ...the word of truth... Heb. 4:12
>>> The Scripture Is Fervently Preached - 6a ...Which is COME unto you..
>>> The Scripture Is Far Reaching - 6b ...in all the world... Matt. 28:19
>>> The Scripture Is Forever Teaching - 6c ...know the grace of God...

<> Through The Spirit - vs.8 ...in the Spirit... Acts 1:8; Eph. 5:18

III. The Purpose Of God - vs.9,12 ...For this cause...
a. To Know God - vs.9 ...knowledge of His will... John 17:3
b. To Grow Godly - vs.10,12
Note: A Godly Walk - vs.10a - ...walk worthy... Gen 5:22,24
Note: A Godly Work - vs.10b,11 ...fruitful in every good work...
Note: A Godly Worship - vs.12 ...Giving thanks...

IV. The Power Of God - vs.13,14
a. Power Over Satan - vs.13 ...delivered us from the power of darkness...
b. Power For Salvation - vs.14 ...redemption through his blood...

V. The Person Of God - vs.15,29
a. God Magnified In The Flesh- vs.15 ...Who is the image... John 14:9
b. God Glorified In The Earth - vs.16 ...by him were all things created... Psalms 24:1
c. God Crucified In The Flesh - vs.20,22* ...body of his flesh*...
d. God Exemplified In The Flesh- vs.23,29 Seeing God In You?           Note: By Our Submission - vs.23 ...If ye continue...
Note: By Our Suffering - vs.24 ...in my sufferings...
Note: By Our Stewardship - vs25a ...made a minister...
Note: By Our Study - vs.25b,27 ...God would make known... 2 Tim 2:15
Important: Knowledge is not Automatic... It comes from Systematic study (Proverbs 2:1,5)
Note: By Our Speaking - vs.28 ...Whom we preach...
Note: By Our Striving - vs.29 ...striving according...

The Holy Spirit will always exhibit the undiluted sternness of the Preeminence Of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit will never make this a matter of debate. Jesus Christ Is Lord.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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