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Unveiling the Mystery: The Message of Christ in Colossians

Discover the hidden mystery of Christ revealed to us in the book of Colossians, where Christ is proclaimed as the center of wisdom and knowledge. Dive into the privileged roles of Christ as the ruler, creator, and reconciler of all things. Explore the profound message of Christ's sovereignty over all authorities and creation. Embrace the call to perfect everyone in Christ through wisdom and admonition, laboring with His energy. Let Christ be your ultimate hope of glory and the embodiment of God's fullness.

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Unveiling the Mystery: The Message of Christ in Colossians

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  1. The Message to the “Real-World”

  2. Colossians 1:25 – 2:8 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

  3. ALL THINGS . . . • CHRIST created 1:16 • ARE for Him 1:16 • CHRIST before 1:17 • HOLD TOGETHER in Christ 1:17 • RECONCILED to God by His death 1:20 • GOSPEL proclaimed (to everyone) 1:23 • CHRIST is ruler over (all authorities) 2:10

  4. CHRIST • IMAGE of the Invisible GOD 1:15 • PRIVILEGED RULER over Creation 1:15 • CREATOR of All Things 1:16 • OWNER of All Things 1:16 • SUSTAINER of All Things 1:17 • SOVEREIGN LEADER of the Church 1:18 • PRIVILEGED RULER from the dead 1:18 • EMBODIMENT of the fullness of GOD 1:19; 2:9 • RECONCILER of All Things by His Death1:20 • GOD’S MYSTERY 1:27; 2:2 • CENTER of all Wisdom and Knowledge 2:3 • HEAD of All Rule and Authority 2:10 • Colossians 1:15-2:10

  5. Colossians 1:25 – 2:8  We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

  6. Colossians 1:28-29  We proclaim him, admonishing everyone teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.  • To this end I labor, • struggling with all his energy, • which so powerfully works in me.

  7. The Message to the “Real World” The message that we bring to the world is “Christ.” The message is for everyone. The most significant work in the world requires hard work and, possibly, suffering.

  8. ETERNITY + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 NEW CREATURE - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 -10

  9. ETERNITY hReproduction + 6 + 5 hConceptual and Behavioral Growth + 4 + 3 hIncorporation into Body + 2 hPost-Decision Evaluation + 1 NEW CREATURE hRepentance and Faith in Christ - 1 - 2 DECISION TO ACT - 3 hPersonal Problem Recognition - 4 hPositive Attitude Toward Gospel - 5 hGrasp of Implications of Gospel - 6 hInitial Awareness of Gospel - 7 - 8 hAwareness of Supreme Being - 9 hRejection of God -10

  10. Sanctification Conviction Proclamation Revelation GOD’S ROLE OUR ROLE ETERNITY hReproduction + 6 + 5 hConceptual and Behavioral Growth + 4 + 3 hIncorporation into Body + 2 hPost-Decision Evaluation + 1 REGENERATIONNEW CREATURE hRepentance and Faith in Christ - 1 - 2 DECISION TO ACT - 3 hPersonal Problem Recognition - 4 hPositive Attitude Toward Gospel - 5 hGrasp of Implications of Gospel - 6 hInitial Awareness of Gospel - 7 - 8 hAwareness of Supreme Being - 9 hRejection of God -10

  11. The Message to the “Real World”

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