Sermon, February 21, 2010 - Christian Maturity
Colossians 1.1-2 Christian Maturity
A. WHAT IS COLOSSIANS?
1. A letter written by the Apostle Paul
a. A letter
b. An Apostle: Paul
c. A good friend: Timothy
2. A letter written to a group of Christians
a. People Paul has not met
b. Gentiles
c. Christians
1) Saints
2) Faithful
3) In Christ
d. Dual citizenship: Christians and in Colossae
3. A letter written to Christians to encourage them
a. Grace
b. Peace
B. WHAT’S THE POINT?
1. To become spiritually mature
a. Paul’s purpose [1.28]
b. Epaphras’ purpose [4.12]
2. For ALL OF US to become spiritually mature
a. New believers
b. Children and young people
c. Older Christians
3. To know HOW to become spiritually mature
a. All spiritual maturity is rooted in Christ
b. All spiritual maturity is achieved in community
John Olson
