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Text: Colossians 4: 7-9

MSITN VITAL DOCTRINES – CHRISTOLOGY

“Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.”

Colossians 4:7-9

A LIST OF CLOSE FRIENDS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL I

1. In the closing verses of Paul’s epistle to the Colossians, a number of his friends were mentioned.

2. Paul must have been a wonderful friend to know. What a privilege it is to be blessed with good friends!

TYCHICUS

1. Three things were highlighted about this man called Tychicus.

a. He was called “a beloved brother”.

i. The word “brother” does not mean one who is biologically related.

ii. This term describes a fellow-believer.

iii. It also describes a person who is a very good and close friend.

iv. Paul expressed love for this wonderfully close friend whom he regarded as a brother who is dearly loved.

b. He was well-regarded as “a faithful minister”.

i. Paul was a good and faithful servant of the Lord.

ii. Those who laboured with him would note that he worked very hard in all that he did.

iii. Paul praised Tychicus for being a “faithful servant” (minister).

c. He was also called “a fellow servant in the Lord”.

i. Tychicus worked alongside Paul in some areas of ministry.

ii. He was respected as a “fellow-servant”.

iii. Both served the Lord Jesus humbly and in harmony.

iv. Paul graciously acknowledged Tychicus for his friendship and ministry.

2. Tychicus was sent by the Apostle Paul.

a. Paul was a greatly respected Apostle.

b. Tychicus was not an apostle but was a great supporter.

c. Paul entrusted Tychicus with the task of ministering to the Colossians.

i. He would tell the Colossians more about faith in the Lord.

ii. He would first learn more about the Colossians.

iii. He would also attempt to comfort their hearts along the way.

ONESIMUS

1. Paul mentioned Onesimus in his personal letter to a good friend called Philemon.

a. Onesimus was once a slave of Philemon.

b. He had run away but met with the Apostle Paul.

c. Onesimus’ life was dramatically changed after he found faith and salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. Onesimus was from the city of Colosse.

a. Paul called him “a faithful and beloved brother”.

b. Obviously, he drew close enough for Paul to commend him so highly:

i. As a faithful brother.

ii. As a beloved brother.

c. In time to come, Paul would acknowledge Onesimus as a son (Philemon 10).

A JOINT MINISTRY

1. Paul was sending both Tychicus and Onesimus on the same ministry.

2. They would explain to the Colossians the ministry they were engaged in with the Apostle Paul.

我夜间的歌曲-重要教义-基督论
经文：歌罗西书 4

“有我亲爱的兄弟推基古要将我一切的事都告诉你们。他是忠心的执事，和我一同做主的仆人。 我特意打发他到你们那里去，好叫你们知道我们的光景，又叫他安慰你们的心。我又打发一位亲爱忠心的兄弟阿尼西慕同去，他也是你们那里的人。他们要把这里一切的事都告诉你们。”

《歌罗西书 4：7-9》

使徒保罗的密友名单（一）

1. 保罗给歌罗西书信中，在最后几节提到了他的一些朋友

2. 保罗肯定是一个很好的朋友。能结交好友是何等的荣幸！

推基古

1. 强调推基古的这三方面

a. 他被称为“亲爱的兄弟”

i. “兄弟”这词并不代表有血缘关系

ii. 这词指的是同是信徒

iii. 这词也形容一个非常要好并亲密的朋友

iv. 保罗表达了对这非常亲爱的好友的爱，并像兄弟一样的爱他

b. 他备受推崇为“忠心的执事”

i. 保罗是主的一个良善忠心的仆人

ii. 凡和他一起劳碌的人都会注意到他在一切事上所付出的努力

iii. 保罗称赞推基古是个“忠心的仆人”（执事）

c. 他也被称为“一同做主的仆人”

i. 推基古在某些方面与保罗一起同工服侍

ii. 他因 “一同做主的仆人” 受到尊重

iii. 两人都谦卑和谐地侍奉主耶稣

iv. 保罗亲切地感谢以承认推基古的友谊和事工

2. 推基古是使徒保罗派来的

a. 保罗是一位非常受人尊敬的使徒

b. 推基古不是使徒，但是一位伟大的支持者

c. 保罗委托推基古服侍歌罗西人

i. 他会告诉歌罗西人更多关于对主的信心

ii. 首先，他会学习更了解歌罗西人

iii. 一路上，他也会尝试安慰他们的心

阿尼西慕

1. 保罗在写给好友腓利门的私人信件中提到了阿尼西慕

a. 阿尼西慕曾经是腓利门的奴仆

b. 他逃跑，但遇到了使徒保罗

c. 阿尼西慕在主耶稣基督里找到信心和救恩后，生命起了极大的改变

2. 阿尼西慕来自歌罗西城

a. 保罗称他为“亲爱忠心的兄弟”

b. 显然，他与保罗有着密切的关系，以至保罗高度赞扬了他：

i. 为一位忠心的兄弟

ii. 为一位亲爱的兄弟

c. 不远的将来，保罗会把阿尼西慕称为儿子《腓利门书 10》

联合事工

1. 保罗差遣推基古和阿尼西慕同工

2. 他们会向歌罗西人解释他们与使徒保罗一起从事的事工