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1) 5-4-08…PM…SBC 2)
*“Circles of Opportunity”*
*Colossians 4*
Introduction: Contextual
· remember that chapters 3-4 were based on the theological foundation of chapters 1-2 – Deity of Christ, Supremacy of Christ and new life in Christ
- there is never a dichotomy (separation) between theology and practical living
- if the Bible is not practical for our lives then we can do nothing to make it more practical
- *2 Timothy 3:16-17*
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*Proposition: *Our theology and living must be shared with those outside the faith.
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Transition: We have finally come to the final instructions in Paul’s letter to the Colossians
· we have seen Paul pour out his heart in this book
· Paul ended his epistle as he opened it, urging his readers to prayer.[1]
· now we come to his…
1) Final Instructions *v2-6*
A- Prayer *v2-4 ** (*the way athletes are devoted to their sport)
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1- Prayer was to characterize the Colossians – Prayer is to characterize SBC
Ø Paul is calling strongly on believers to persist in prayer.
They are to “pray at all times” (Eph.
6:18; cf. Luke 18:1), “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess.
5:17), and be devoted to prayer (Rom.
12:12).[2]
a- προσκαρτερεῖτε “continue” (ESV, KJV, NKJV), “devote” (NIV, NASB)
1. to continue to do something with intense effort, with the possible implication of despite difficulty[3]
b- The command to pray concerned general watchfulness – alert to the needs going on around them
c- Paul’s circumstances could have been discouraging as he awaited trial for the gospel.
To ensure a proper perspective, Paul urged that their prayer be offered in an attitude of thanks.[4]
· This kind of prayer sees clearly the obstacles and difficulties but recognizes that God is able to work.
The circumstances need not affect one’s joy.[5]
d- Paul was asking the Colossians to pray for his opportunities in evangelism that he would communicate the Gospel clearly and accurately
*Application: *Does our prayers reach the heart issues?
Example: Praying for a loved one with an extreme physical condition or circumstances
· are you praying for their faith, confidence, attitude, response to the situation
· if God is about the heart shouldn’t we be through prayer – our heart and others
Are you praying for opportunities for evangelism?
· not for evangelism in the church but for you personally
· *evangelism is predominately done outside the walls of the church*
Transition: From prayer Paul moves on towards…
B- Evangelism *v5-6 **(Great lead in to our study on Personal Evangelism)*
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Ø Paul just finished speaking of the relationships in the home and now he speaks of the relationships outside the home
Consistency in Life
1- wisdom involves properly evaluating circumstances and making godly decisions.
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2- If those who say they are believers live as fools, *outsiders* or unbelievers, will put down the faith and shun the gospel.[7]
3- The early church had none of the modern means of advertising the gospel, such as TV, radio, tracts, books, magazines, or bumper stickers—and fewer of the scandals and hypocrites.
4- *Yet by living out the truth of the gospel in their personal and corporate lives, they turned their world upside down.*[8]*
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5- Opportunity is fleeting.
Life is short, and every day more people die without Christ.[9]
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· Doctrine of the Immanent Return of Christ - *Luke 12:40*
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“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
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* Consistency in Speech*
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1- Paul continued his exhortations on evangelism to the believers by addressing their speech.[10]
2- When Paul uses the term he has reference to the type of language that results from the operation of God’s grace in the heart.[11]
3- To speak with *grace* means to say what is spiritual, wholesome, fitting, kind, sensitive, purposeful, gentle, truthful, loving, and thoughtful.
[12] - *Ephesians 4:29*
4- Christians need to respond with the right word to those who ask questions[13]
· not like salt in a wound but like salt like a seasoning
· Just as salt not only flavors, but prevents corruption, the Christian’s speech should act not only as a blessing to others, but as a purifying influence within the decaying society of the world.[14]
Ø *this is all to be done in a sense of gracious sensitivity to each person and in each opportunity*
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*Application: *
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Be wise in your response and actions in front of unbelievers knowing that you are an ambassador of Christ
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Are you too self-absorbed to share the Gospel?
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A genuine passion for God’s glory inevitably leads to a commitment to reach the lost.[15]
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What opportunities did you pass up on this week?
2) Final Greetings v10-18
A- Paul concluded this epistle with a rather extended list of greetings.[16]
B- Since he had never visited Colosse, the people mentioned helped to establish and strengthen a firsthand relationship.[17]
C- *The life of the church was and still is about people*
· Don’s reading of the SBC History at installation service
*Let’s remember that it is not buildings or projects but people that are in need of a Savior and instruction in God’s Word.*
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[1]Richard R. Melick, vol.
32, /Philippians, Colissians, Philemon/, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1991), 321.
cf.
/confer/ (Lat.), compare
[2]John MacArthur, /Colossians/ (Chicago: Moody Press, 1996, c1992), 177.
[3]Johannes P. Louw and Eugene Albert Nida, /Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament : Based on Semantic Domains/, electronic ed. of the 2nd edition.
(New York: United Bible societies, 1996, c1989), 1:662.
[4]Richard R. Melick, vol.
32, /Philippians, Colissians, Philemon/, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1991), 322.
[5]Richard R. Melick, vol.
32, /Philippians, Colissians, Philemon/, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1991), 322.
[6]John MacArthur, /Colossians/ (Chicago: Moody Press, 1996, c1992), 184.
[7]John MacArthur, /Colossians/ (Chicago: Moody Press, 1996, c1992), 184.
[8]John MacArthur, /Colossians/ (Chicago: Moody Press, 1996, c1992), 185.
[9]John MacArthur, /Colossians/ (Chicago: Moody Press, 1996, c1992), 185.
[10]Richard R. Melick, vol.
32, /Philippians, Colissians, Philemon/, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1991), 324.
[11]William Hendriksen and Simon J. Kistemaker, vol.
6, /New Testament Commentary : Exposition of Colossians and Philemon/, Accompanying Biblical Text Is Author's Translation., New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1953-2001), 183.
[12]John MacArthur, /Colossians/ (Chicago: Moody Press, 1996, c1992), 185.
[13]D.
A. Carson, /New Bible Commentary : 21st Century Edition/, Rev. Ed. of: The New Bible Commentary.
3rd Ed. ~/ Edited by D. Guthrie, J.A. Motyer.
1970., 4th ed.
(Leicester, England; Downers Grove, Ill., USA: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), Col 4:2.
[14]John Jr MacArthur, /The MacArthur Study Bible/, electronic ed.
(Nashville: Word Pub., 1997, c1997), Col 4:6.
[15] Ryken: City on a Hill, p127.
[16]Richard R. Melick, vol.
32, /Philippians, Colissians, Philemon/, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1991), 326.
[17]Richard R. Melick, vol.
32, /Philippians, Colissians, Philemon/, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1991), 326.
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