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Christ is Our Witness
vs. 24 Paul does not complain but rejoices in the ministry he has been given.
He is grateful even when it entails suffering.
Why? How?
He feels that he is in the very center of God’s will, and is assured about his salvation and his calling to preach.
WITNESS: “One who gives evidence; specifically one who testifies in a cause or a judicial tribunal.
(you are an eyewitness)
*One who has personal knowledge of something.
CHRIST LIVING IN YOU IS YOUR PERSONAL WITNESS He gives you personal knowledge, evidence of Christ.
BIG IDEA: The Bigness of our Witness is found in the relevance of our evidence.
Why is Christianity becoming so irrelevant?
Why are so many Christians losing their faith?
The evidence is weighty and undeniable—Western Christian religion is crumbling, its authority and influence is fading, its adherents are disengaging.
The erosion started slowly, but has picked up steam.
Christianity as we know it is becoming irrelevant.
At the heart and core of Christ’s teaching is the need for change—deep, personal, relevant, transformation into a better person and society—and the path to it.
So, connect the dots: The turning away from Christianity is telling us that what its proponents are offering is not motivating people, not producing relevant change, not satisfactorily explaining life’s biggest questions.
Relevant Cost: Cost that are affected in a particular managerial decision
Irrelevant Cost: Cost that are not affected in a particular managerial decision.
Relevant Christianity is Christ lived out in the witness of the church.
Irrelevant Christianity today is Christ not lived out in the witness of the church today.
What evidence is our Life Producing?
Our lives are not standing still we are either moving forward or going backwards.
The Irony of Rejoicing in Suffering
1. Christ power is made perfect in our weakness
It’s found in our Weakness
MY SUFFERING FOR YOU - THE AFFLICTION OF CHRIST
When Paul talks about “what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions,” he is not suggesting that Christ’s suffering is not sufficient for salvation or reconciliation with God.
Instead, he is suggesting that Christ’s mission to suffer for (and alongside) His people did not end with His death—it is carried forward by His apostles, like Paul.
2 Corinthians
For What was Paul Suffering and Why?
*Paul was suffering to edify the body, the church.
*Paul found a great empowering in His suffering.
“When I am at my weakest Christ is strong.”
WHY?
We learn to rely on Him more fully
We grow in our understanding of his purpose and plan
We identify more fully with the suffering of Christ
“Can you say legitimately that you rejoice in your sufferings?
If not, what needs to change about your life to make that statement?”
*The early followers of Christ counted it a privilege and badge of honor to suffer for Christ.
Stewards not Rulers
What are you a steward of?
What should you stop trying to control?
2. We are called to be Stewards of the Mystery of God
It’s found in how we steward the Mystery of God
Colossians 1:25-26
“how do you understand your primary duty and purpose in everyday life?”
HOW CAN YOU PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL THROUGH YOUR ACTIONS?
HOW CAN YOU JOIN GOD IN REVEALING HIS MYSTERY TO OTHER PEOPLE?
The gospel of Jesus Christ reveals the whole picture to all who will listen and believe.
Here are four things about the mystery:
The mystery has two elements that climax in Christ himself.
1) The gentiles now included in the plan of God.
2) The mystery is actually a person who is Christ.
THE HOPE OF GLORY REFERS TO ETERNAL LIFE
Hope is always looking forward to the future resurrection and the fulfilment of God’s promises in the Scriptures.
THE MYSTERY: is what God has revealed about Christ and not simply what the church came to believe about him.
Road to Emmaus: how is the word of God and mystery of jesus revealed to the two men on the road.
JESUS OPENED THEIR EYES, “Did not our hearts burn within us?”
“WHAT CAN YOU DO THROUGHOUT YOUR WEEK TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST?
Jesus Among Us
CHRIST MADE THE JEWS AND GENTILES EQUAL.
HOW DOES HAVING THE RICHES OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST CHANGE YOUR LIFE EVERYDAY?
What do you need to change in your life to reflect jesus to others?
John 17:20-21
Empowerment
Why should we warn and teach everyone?
3. Christ as the source of our energy and power
It’s found in the source of our energy and power
“Where do most of us seek our energy and power in life?
new diet, workout program, astrological signs, politics, education, job, family, marriage.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU SEEK IT IN CHRIST?
HOW CAN WE BE MORE PROACTIVE IN SEEKING CHRIST?
WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE ABOUT YOUR LIFE FOR CHRIST TO BECOME THE SOURCE OF YOUR ENERGY AND POWER?
Proclaiming the word God (to affect personality and behavioral change)
Agonizing over the lost (Paul agonizes to the point of weariness and exhaustion, Paul struggles as an athlete)
2:1-5 “Paul writes to encourage, unite, and teach the Colossians.”
Misplaced Treasure
v. 2:1-3
Paul wants the Colossians and Laodiceans to know “how great a struggle” he has endured?
How does Paul’s struggle strengthen His message?
We often misplace our values by focusing on treasures that are not of God.
How do you need to reprioritize your values to center them on Christ?
4. Christ is all of the treasure we will ever need
It’s found in where we place our treasure.
“People say, “I know I should devote more time to the church and God;” “ I know I let things get in the way of spending time in the word and serving those in need;” I know....
I know....
I know.....
SO WHAT?
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PLACE All Of YOUR TREASURES IN WHAT HE HAS TO OFFER?
We learn to major on the eternal not the external
Eternal things of the kingdom many times you do not see right away.
It takes much time and is very labor intensive.
We learn to place our treasure in what He has to offer.
Firm Faith
5. We are called to continue to make progress
v. 2:4-5
It’s found in the firmness of your faith.
What does having “firm faith” have to do with our ability to achieve something, or with God’s ability to work through us?
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