January 22, 2017 | Paul Letvin
Passage: Colossians 1:1-8
Colossians Part 1: Thanksgiving and Prayer
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you. Colossians 1:3
Background on Colossians:
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What role or ministry has God chosen you for?
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Have you yet grasped the true grace of God, allowing you to experience His peace?
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Do you start your prayer times with thanksgiving? Who needs to be added to your thanksgiving and prayer list?
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Is there a saint or group of saints that you could show more love towards?
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Does your hope in heaven increase your faith in Christ and love for others?
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Is the gospel bearing fruit AND increasing in your life? Do you interact with others in a spirit of grace AND truth?
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Who has learned the gospel from you? How, or in what spheres, could you increase as a “faithful minister of Christ”, becoming more of a “bondservant”?
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Does the Holy Spirit dwell in you? Is this evident to others by your love for the Lord and people?