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Paul’s 7-Fold Prayer. Colossians 1:10. Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God ; .
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Paul’s 7-Fold Prayer Colossians 1:10
Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
αὐξάνω – “increasing”auxanōowx-an'-oA prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow (“wax”), that is, enlarge (literally or figuratively, actively or passively): - grow (up), (give the) increase.
ἐπίγνωσις – “knowledge”epignōsisip-ig'-no-sisrecognition, that is, full discernment, acknowledgement:
Psalm 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
רוּץ – “Run”rûtsrootsA primitive root; to run : - break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily, (make) run (away, through), post, stretch out.
דּרך – “Way”derekdeh'-reka road (as trodden); figuratively a course of life or mode of action
מצוה – “Commandments”mitsvâhmits-vaw'a command, whether human or divine (collectively the Law): - (which was) commanded (-ment), law, ordinance, precept.
רחב – “Enlarge”râchabraw-khab 'to broaden, make room, make (open) wide.
Growth comes from an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.How is this best accomplished?
2Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
There are 3 primary ways we grow in Grace and in the Knowledge of Jesus Christ…
Colossians 2:7 Rootedand built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
ῥιζόω – “Rooted”rhizoōhrid-zo'-oto root (figuratively become stable): - root.
ἐποικοδομέω – “Built Up”epoikodomeōep-oy-kod-om-eh'-oto build upon, that is, to rear up: - build thereon (thereupon, on, upon).
βεβαιόω – “Stablished”bebaioōbeb-ah-yo'-oto stabilitate: - confirm, (e-) stablish.
Closing Q: Are you INCREASING in the KNOWLEDGE of God right now?