Knowing the person of Christ and the power of the Gospel is the believer’s best protection against deception. In this passage we see the mystery of God revealed as His plan to give us the hope of glory, Christ in us.

3. Faithfulness is not what you do
it is about who you pursue

4. A long obedience in
the same direction

6. Colossians 1:24-2:7
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7. Creator
Sustainer
Redeemer
= Purpose
= Comfort
= Acceptance

8. It’s all worth it:
Suffering for Christ’s
Sake is Part of God’s Plan

10. Earthly Loss
for Heavenly Gain.
“Counting it all as loss”
“Oh Death, where is your sting”

11. Suffering well is part of
stewarding my call well.

12. Dependability is fulfilling what I
agreed to do even when it
requires unexpected sacrifices.

13. 3. Know the hope of glory
1. Be Encouraged
2. Knit together in love

14. Knowing the person of Christ and the
power of the Gospel is the believer’s
best protection against deception.

15. “It is because of him that you are in
Christ Jesus, who has become for
us wisdom from God—that is, our
righteousness, holiness and
redemption.”
— 1 Corinthians 1:30 NIV

16. Jesus cannot be both
ADORED and IGNORED

17. To walk in Him requires growing
roots in a firm foundation.

18. “In the Gospels there
is no trace of people
expressing mild
approval.”

19. Steadfast Faith is
Evidence of Christ
Working In Me.

20. Join Continually, Follow Steadfastly In:
Praying
Showing Love
Learning from Christ

21. Join Continually, Follow Steadfastly In:
Praying
Showing Love
Learning from Christ