COLOSSIANS 51(01/21/2014 )

1:23, Steadfastness = firm, unwavering, trustworthy, constant, stable, confident = gained by CONSISTENCY in learning, applying, & maintaining zeal for Bible doctrine; Know when to speak & when to be silent in all situations

COLOSSIANS 52(01/21/2014 )

1:23, Steadfastness = firm, unwavering, trustworthy, constant, stable, confident = gained by CONSISTENCY in learning, applying, & maintaining zeal for Bible doctrine; Know when to speak & when to be silent in all situations

COLOSSIANS 53(01/28/2014 )

1:23b, CONSISTENCY separates winners from losers = more hidden manna learned. more consistency, stability, dependability = knighthood chivalry title of the Order of the Morning Star, eat from Tree of Life in eternity...

COLOSSIANS 54(01/30/2014 )

Continue holding fast to the true gospel & Bible Doctrine without wavering = firmly established with confident expectation, the anchor of our souls & complete security in the midst of life's storms

COLOSSIANS 55(02/4/2014 )

1:23c, The Gospel has universal appeal & impacts people everywhere who want Truth; Paul was made a minister/servant to give the gospel & teach BD; He rejoiced even in suffering from doing this job

COLOSSIANS 56(02/6/2014 )

1:24, Paul felt honored to be counted worthy to suffer insults, rejection, persecution, & jail in order for people to know Christ; Many believed but Paul knew that those who didn't were rejecting God's grace message, not him

COLOSSIANS 57(02/11/2014 )

1:24, Paul rejoiced in his suffering for other's sake; Two types of suffering: 1) Divine discipline from the Lord, 2) Undeserved suffering of the mature believer that reaps indescribable blessings in time & eternity

COLOSSIANS 58(02/13/2014 )

1:24, Most people are selfish, self-centered & unwilling to suffer for others' benefit; Although he paid a price, Paul's joy in serving others transcended his personal interests; Learning to be content in all things; Being tested & approved.

COLOSSIANS 59(02/20/2014 )

1:24, The secret to being content while suffering rather than irritable & complaining; We all play a part in the Body of Christ, the Church, & when someone fails to give it his all, the whole team suffers

COLOSSIANS 60(02/25/2014 )

1:24-25, Therefore, do not be ashamed to suffer for giving testimony of our Lord; Do your job as unto Him enduring all types of afflictions & trials in His service; Paul was made a Pastor-Teacher; 3 Identifying words for that service