"Christ is everything I need! To return to Epaphras; the apostle calls him —. strengthen these believers in the Lord. 3. For though we are bound to love and respect all the faithful servants of God in general, yet, doubtless, we owe them particular affection and reverence who specially consecrate their ministry to our edification. desperate need. ), he could rejoice (compare Acts
6:6-9, Prov. Paul wrote this brief letter to a believer whose name was Philemon. This
Instruction of Highest Value—The manifestation of real goodness is the bearing of fruit in good works. 1. In the same way the Church is to honor the
desire to go to the city of Rome and visit the Christians there (Romans 1:10-12). Philippians Chapter 3: ______________________
He never took advantage The gospel bears fruit throughout the world by first of all bearing fruit in the Church. While he knows the truth, he without reserve honestly delivers the Lord's message. Lord captured you? It is not enough to obtain the approval of our own conscience, we should also be prepared to satisfy the judgment of our neighbours. The best way to deal with such error and false teaching is to present Jesus Christ as
… 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 3:5-8). (2) He leads us to the enjoyment of the most distinguished favours, into green pastures — a state of favour with God, of union with Jesus Christ, of holy communion with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, upon earth, and a state of happiness when we die, enabling us to rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 1. And from this anxiety of the apostle ministers should learn the necessity of insuring the esteem of their people; abstaining not from evil only, but also from its appearances. 4:6; 2 Tim. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. It is a living truth that produces effects in the hearts of men which are made manifest through the influence of them on external conduct. The instruction it contains is of the highest value. Ephesians chapter 2, Verse ______. (and died for us) so that we through His poverty might be __________ (2 Corinthians 8:9). 2. Colossians Chapter 1. The person who ran away was an unprofitable slave;
2. True Christians have a nobility which allows none of the cheap, covetous actions that are a disgrace to the doer of them (Letter 58, 1900). He will not hesitate to warn sinners to flee from the wrath to come, and will be equally faithful in comforting and strengthening believers — in showing to them their privileges, and the great mercy bestowed upon them through their covenant-head. 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. is the message of COLOSSIANS. c. rejoice in ourselves
1. Also both of these letters give instructions and commands to the following groups of
________________________________________________________________. . the city of Rome. The gospel is first of all good news of peace on earth - it promises blessings for the present life (1 Timothy 4:8). Answer the following questions on chap. spending the whole day in the repair shop. to be a huge vein of silver. be His very own (Ephesians 1:4-5)____________________
They teach that
It must be known "in truth." [{"para_id":"96.2","title":"S.D.A. They ought therefore to love him both for the dignity of his office, and for the profit that thereby came to them. Other Translations for Colossians 1:7. THE SECRET OF THE GOSPEL'S FRUITFULNESS IS THE TRUE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GRACE OF GOD OF WHICH IT IS THE DECLARATION. b. rejoice in the world situation and in what we read in the daily
God made
7BC 906.1, 9-11. Are you bound by the chains of love? PHILIPPIANS. It presents Christ as the
What happens if things do not happen the way
chapters of Ephesians that speaks of the Church as the BODY of Christ? These fruits are as visible as the fact of the numerical increase of the Church. 2. Identify the Genre; The macro level is epistolary. Philippians Chapter 4: __________________________. 7BC 906.2, 15 (Hebrews 1:3; see EGW on Acts 1:11). Determine the Structure of the Passage; 4:2-6 is a lit of closing instructions. 1. temple? A true understanding of the grace of God is necessary for its fruitfulness. (Philippians 4:15-17). Paul thanked the Philippians for the gifts which they had sent to Him
he saw himself as the P_______________ of __________ (Ephesians 3:1 and compare 4:1). Joy is much different than this. ... your friend lets you down. How complete this prayer is! runaway slave named Onesimus and this man was saved. View Chapter . Since this is so, we know that God's will is manifested to His people as they need a clearer understanding of His will (Letter 179, 1902). The gospel tells of facts. “As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;” never possessed his possession! As we read this short letter, we learn of a slave who
romans. "happy-go-lucky." Paul’s letter to the Colossians reminds us that as we have died with Christ, so, too, do we need to die to our sins. part of our New Testament: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. (verse 10). . you had wanted them to happen? (D) 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Life is terrible!" This bears the endorsement of heaven. Ephesians 4:29 with Colossians 3:8
what are some of the blessings and riches that you have IN CHRIST (two are already
False teaching (even today) often presents a wrong idea or concept of who Jesus Christ
The tree not only puts forth new shoots and so grows in size, it blossoms and bears fruit. Paul describes the Church not only as a BODY and a BUILDING,
... you get a real special gift for Christmas or for a birthday
beginning and God was not created. ... you catch the flu
Christianity makes happier and better men of us. Ephesians chapter 4, Verse ______. See EGW on Philippians 3:8. In good influences. d. rejoice in the Lord. How often
would make Jesus a mere creature. But we
Philemon, however, did not realize that the slave who was returning to him was very
Ephesians chapter 1, Verse ______
Chapter Contents. The key words in this letter are "JOY" (noun) and "REJOICE" (verb). 4. As you quickly look through the first three chapters in the letter to the Ephesians,
When we studied the book of Romans (see
9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; As yee also learned of Epaphras our deare felow seruant, who is for you a faithfull Minister of Christ:- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scanjust as you learned {it} from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf,- New American Standard Version (1995)even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,- American Standard Version (1901)As it was given to you by Epaphras, our well-loved helper, who is a true servant of Christ for us,- Basic English Bibleeven as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-bondman, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,- Darby BibleAs ye also learned from Epaphras our dear fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; - Webster's Bibleas you learned it from Epaphras our dearly-loved fellow servant. You deserve to be punished for stealing and for running
book of Philemon? 3. 7:1: After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. WE WOULD EXPECT a prisoner to say something like this: "I am the most
It was his but it wasnt his! the apellation of minister was his in common with many others, the praise of faithfulness with few. : 7:2: Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. our circumstances
7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. Thus God is glorified in our fruitfulness (John 15:8). All Rights Reserved. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world —just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. 2. The gospel brings blessings to the whole earth. first place in everything! II. but not really be happy. II. truly is. See EGW on John 1:1-3, 14; Romans 16:25; Ephesians 1:3-6; Philippians 2:5-8; 1 Timothy 3:16; Revelation 22:14.