Power of the Gospel Colossians 1:1-14
1. Power of Faith and Love:
• Faith: Paul had heard about their saving faith as well as how they were living out faith
• Faith: We are to believe and obey our Lord Jesus Christ
• “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1
• “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” Hebrews 11:6.
• Love: Faith of this church was evident through their love for the saints
• Cause behind faith and Love is hope
• Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven
• Love and faith are evidence of hope and the power of the Gospel.
2. Power of the Gospel
• verb euangelizo, meaning “to bring or announce good news.” Both words are derived from the noun angelos, “messenger.” Taken from Bible.org
• It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, Romans 1:16
• Good News of Grace Acts 20:24
• The Gospel was not only bearing fruit in their lives, but throughout the whole world (v6)
3. Power of Truth
• Understanding that we are delivered from the domain of darkness
• From Darkness we have been transferred to the kingdom of Jesus Christ
• We are forgiven of Sins
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