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“A Faithful Church Is…!”

“A Faithful Church Is…!”. Colossians 2:1-7. Remember wanting to watch Bonanza for no reason other than when they were coming out with the new Chevrolets commercials…. There was a time I could spot &/or identify every car on the road. How and why?. Purpose:.

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“A Faithful Church Is…!”

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  1. “A Faithful Church Is…!” Colossians 2:1-7

  2. Remember wanting to watch Bonanza for no reason other than when they were coming out with the new Chevrolets commercials…

  3. There was a time I could spot &/or identify every car on the road. How and why?

  4. Purpose: to learn some distinguishing marks of a faithful church

  5. I Courageous at HEART (v 2)

  6. One outstanding mark of the early Church (Christians) was their confidence/courage…

  7. I Courageous at HEART (v 2) A. Paul Prays for Their Encouragement

  8. parakalew Literally involves the following: “comfort” – to set as ease, cheer… “exhort” – appeal to, urge, to impress… “instill courage” – enabling…

  9. True story of Western Union offering to buy the “ticker” (stock ticker) invented by Thomas Edison. The great inventor was unable to name a price; so, he asked for time…

  10. I Courageous at HEART (v 2) A. Paul Prays for Their Encouragement B. The Righteous Are Bold

  11. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.”

  12. Ephesians 3:11-12 “This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in Whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.”

  13. Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.”

  14. I Courageous at HEART (v 2) A. Paul Prays for Their Encouragement B. The Righteous Are Bold C. Examples of This Courage

  15. II Knit Together in LOVE (v 2) A. Love for Christ B. Love for One Another

  16. 1 John 3:23 “This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.”

  17. III Equipped With WISDOM (vv 2-3) A. sunesis – v 2 = Understanding B. gnwsis – v 3 = Knowledge C. sofia - v 3 = Wisdom

  18. IV Discerning of FALSE DOC- TRINE (V 4) A. Enticing Words

  19. Word from the law-courts which stands for “persuasive power of lawyer’s arguments”…

  20. IV Discerning of FALSE DOC- TRINE (v 4) A. Enticing Words B. Church’s Attraction is TRUTH

  21. Why seek anything less than truth? Rather than running from the truth, the church must always run toward it!!!

  22. V DISCIPLINED and STABLE Members (v 5) - taxis = “orderliness”… stereos = “steadfast”…

  23. V DISCIPLINED and STABLE Members (v 5) A. Put off the “Old Man” B. Put on the “New Man”

  24. Clothed in His righteousness… thinking and acting like Christ… i.e. having the mind of Christ…

  25. VI Established in the FAITH (v 7) A. Must Walk “in Christ” B. Must be Instructed “in Christ”

  26. VII Where GRATITUDE Abounds (v 7) A. She Shows it in Her Words

  27. Hebrews 13:5 “Through Him the, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.”

  28. VII Where GRATITUDE Abounds (v 7) A. She Shows it in Her Words B. She Shows it in Her Life

  29. Holy lives – lives that reflect His grace… Grace responsive lives…

  30. Just like there are distinguishing marks on cars…

  31. Conclusion and Summary We have covered seven distinguishing marks that reveal the faithful church (Christian). This in no way is an exhaustive list. Take any of these seven away; however, and the church would prove unfaithful…

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