Northwest Gospel Church Sermons Camas/washougal

Colossians 1:1-8 | Ben Potloff | A special relationship existed between Paul, Timothy, and the Christians in and around Colossae. Considering Colossian, you are faced with the beauty of a local church established in the gospel and growing in the grace of the Lord Jesus. In the opening of the letter, we see the power of the grace of God in the lives of his people.MAIN IDEAThe gospel bears fruit.OUTLINEI. Faith and love come from the hope of the gospel (vv. 1-5a)II. Faith and love come from the hearing of the gospel (vv. 5b-8)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. Paul starts this letter by stating his apostleship and appointment by the will of God. Why is it important for the reader to understand Paul’s role and authority? Does Paul continue to expound on his authority throughout the letter? What other aspects of his relationship with the church does he write about in these opening verses? What effect would this have on the Colossian believers?2. This letter is written to believers, fellow Christians who have already placed t