Message Notes

THE COLOSSIAN CHURCH

1. The founder was probably Epaphras   (Colossians 1:7)

2. Epaphras was described well by the Apostle Paul

a) Our dear fellow servant   (Colossians 1:7)

b) A faithful minister of Christ   (Colossians 1:7)

c) He informed Paul about the Colossians

i) Displayed love of the Spirit

ii) Love is an obvious fruit of the Holy Spirit   (Galatians 5:22-23)

THE FAITH OF THE COLOSSIAN CHRISTIANS

1. Faith

Faith in Christ Jesus   (Colossians 1:4a)

2. Love

Love for all the saints   (Colossians 1:4b)

3. Hope

Hope laid up in the heavens   (Colossians 1:5)

THIS FAITH IS COMMON IN ALL THE WORLD

1. Centred in the Word of the Truth of the gospel   (Colossians 1:6)

2. It brings forth fruit   (Colossians 1:6)

3. The grace of God in truth   (Colossians 1:6)

THANKSGIVING TO GOD

1. For all who have come to a true faith in Christ Jesus

2. The marks of a true faith in Christ were seen obviously in the Colossians

PRAYER SUPPORT

1. Paul’s good example to be noted

2. Prayer support given

Praying always for you   (Colossians 1:3)