THE FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH COLOSSIANS 2:5-7

Outline

Foundations of Christian living and avoiding deception.

• Paul emphasizes the importance of correct foundations in Christian living, as any progress made must be consistent with the beginnings of the faith.
• The surest preventative against sub-Christian deviations is a full experience of the fullness of Christ, which guards against being taken captive by hollow and deceptive philosophy.

Spiritual hunger and the need for deepening faith.

• Need to understand the importance of moving beyond the "first principles" of Christianity and deepening one's relationship with God.
• Hunger for spiritual fullness and victory over sin is a common desire among believers, but it cannot be relieved by repeatedly returning to the basics.

Receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

• Emphasize the importance of receiving Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior.
• The phrase "received Christ Jesus the Lord" is used to remind listeners of the emphasis on Messiah Jesus as Savior and Lord.
• Encourage believers to examine their relationship with Christ and to continue to grow in Him to Spiritual Maturity.

Living a Christian life through faith and obedience.

• Emphasize the importance of understanding grace in faith.
• Christ's grace must be understood to receive Him as Lord.
• Living in Christ by grace through faith leads to commitment to Him.
• Urge continued commitment to Jesus, emphasizing importance of living out faith daily.
• Emphasis on Scripture is not just coming to church on Sundays, but living a life that reflects God's word.
• Encourage believers to keep running the race of faith, even when facing challenges and temptations.

Spiritual growth through being rooted in Jesus, trusting in Him, and overflowing with thanksgiving.

• Emphasize importance of putting down roots in Jesus, with examples from John 15 and Psalm 1.
• Building on these roots, encourage believers to grow in faith, thanksgiving, and stability through the Word of God.

Cultivating thankfulness in spiritual growth.

• Emphasize the importance of overflowing thankfulness for Jesus, focusing on the source of everything we have (God) and the right person (Jesus).
• The thankful individual has their eyes fixed on the right person and place (Jesus), and is filled with love and joy.
• Brainerd expresses desire to live closer to God in 1746, seeking to deepen faith and thankfulness.

• Brainerd's diary entries reveal his longing to spend time with Jesus and walk with Him daily.

 

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