The document discusses Paul's letter to the Colossian Christians. It examines what it means to be a Christian through challenging questions about whether actions define faith or faith defines actions. Paul became a minister to fully share God's word and help Christians prioritize heavenly things over earthly desires, as believers are called to seek the things of God.

1. Faith in the Future isPower in the Present!…a simple look at Paul’s letter to the Colossian Christians…

2. Which Person Looks Like a Christian?

3. A Challenging ThoughtWhat is a Christian?What does it mean to be a Christian?

4. A Challenging ThoughtIs a person a Christian because of what they do?Or does a person do what they do because they are a Christian?

5. What are the Challenges?“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.”(Colossians 2:8; ESV)

6. Why Did Paul Become a Minister?“…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…” (Colossians 1:25; ESV)

7. Where are a Christians Priorities?“If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” (Colossians 3:1; ESV)

8. Faith in the Future isPower in the Present!…a simple look at Paul’s letter to the Colossian Christians…