This scripture in Colossians is a powerful reminder of how the Church grows together. We should commit to grow in Christ with a local fellowship. Together, we can grow strong and faster.
This scripture in Colossians is a powerful reminder of how the Church grows together. We should commit to grow in Christ with a local fellowship. Together, we can grow strong and faster.
The pastor heart of Paul was laid bare in this scripture as he struggled in prayer for three important requests for the church in Colossae.
HIGHLIGHT Colossians 1:25–29 (ESV): 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God […]
Our suffering with Christ for the sake of the church may be used by God to help the church become more like Jesus.
If we continue to live in obedience to God and His word, we can know God will continue his work of molding us in holiness as we live faithfully for Christ.
We desperately need an understanding of a Gospel in which the rule of God breaks into our world, redeeming us from sin and dramatically changing us from being captive soldiers of darkness to free soldiers of the Light.
That God would qualify us, who truly had no reason nor hope to be qualified, is amazing grace!
How should you pray for your local church and the Church worldwide? Paul’s prayer for Colossae Church gives us great insights.
We must be careful to judge by the right standard of “success” for the ministry: God calls us to be faithful.