Struggling With All His Energy
Dr. Timothy Lane | April 30, 2023
Colossians 1:24-2:5 (ESV)
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Sermon Summary
In this section of Colossians, Paul opens up about the nature of ministry; it's many challenges and joys. Paul also makes clear that anyone and everyone who desires, can enter into the mystery of union with Christ because it has been completely revealed in Jesus. It is not for a select few but for all who come with simple, humble repentance and faith.
In this section of Colossians, Paul opens up about the nature of ministry; it's many challenges and joys. Paul also makes clear that anyone and everyone who desires, can enter into the mystery of union with Christ because it has been completely revealed in Jesus. It is not for a select few but for all who come with simple, humble repentance and faith.
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