The Secret Is Out

God has revealed a glorious mystery which was hidden in the Old Testament and has brought eternal blessing for all who believe. In part 4 of Colossians: Fullness In Christ, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Colossians 1:24-29.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

1. The Person and Work of Christ (Col 1:1-29)
   1. Introduction (Col 1:1-2)
   2. Thanksgiving (Col 1:3-8)
   3. Prayer (Col 1:9-14)
   4. The Supremacy of Christ (Col 1:15-23)
   5. The Mystery of Christ (Col 1:24-29)
      1. Suffering for the Mystery (Col 1:24)
      2. Revelation of the Mystery (Col 1:25-27)
      3. Proclamation of the Mystery (Col 1:28-29)

Principles from the Text

• It is a believer’s privilege to suffer affliction for Christ
• The riches and glory of the indwelling Christ is for all peoples
• The indwelling Holy Spirit is God’s guarantee of future glory
• Through Christ’s power, believers are to labor and struggle to proclaim Christ

Applying the Text

• Do you consider enduring hardship for Christ a privilege?
• Are you laboring for Christ by His power?
• Are you resting in the hope of future glory?