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Paul's 7-Fold Prayer for Growth in Knowledge and Grace

In Colossians 1:10, Paul encourages believers to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord by being fruitful and increasing in their knowledge of God. This prayer emphasizes the importance of having an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ as the foundation for spiritual growth. We grow in grace through three primary means: The Word of God, the Local Church, and the Holy Spirit. As we deepen our faith and understanding, we are rooted, built up, and established in Christ, leading to a life marked by thanksgiving and glory to God.

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Paul's 7-Fold Prayer for Growth in Knowledge and Grace

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  1. Paul’s 7-Fold Prayer Colossians 1:10

  2. Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  3. αὐξάνω – “increasing”auxanōowx-an'-oA prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow (“wax”), that is, enlarge (literally or figuratively, actively or passively): - grow (up), (give the) increase.

  4. ἐπίγνωσις – “knowledge”epignōsisip-ig'-no-sisrecognition, that is, full discernment, acknowledgement:

  5. We are to “enlarge” our “discernment” of God!

  6. Psalm 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

  7. רוּץ – “Run”rûtsrootsA primitive root; to run : - break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily, (make) run (away, through), post, stretch out.

  8. דּרך – “Way”derekdeh'-reka road (as trodden); figuratively a course of life or mode of action

  9. מצוה – “Commandments”mitsvâhmits-vaw'a command, whether human or divine (collectively the Law): - (which was) commanded (-ment), law, ordinance, precept.

  10. רחב – “Enlarge”râchabraw-khab 'to broaden, make room, make (open) wide.

  11. Growth comes from an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.How is this best accomplished?

  12. 2Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

  13. There are 3 primary ways we grow in Grace and in the Knowledge of Jesus Christ…

  14. 1. The Word of God – Lesson #5

  15. 2. The Local Church – Lesson #8

  16. 3. The Holy Spirit – Lesson #9

  17. Our highest achievement is to Grow in Christ!

  18. Colossians 2:7 Rootedand built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

  19. ῥιζόω – “Rooted”rhizoōhrid-zo'-oto root (figuratively become stable): - root.

  20. ἐποικοδομέω – “Built Up”epoikodomeōep-oy-kod-om-eh'-oto build upon, that is, to rear up: - build thereon (thereupon, on, upon).

  21. βεβαιόω – “Stablished”bebaioōbeb-ah-yo'-oto stabilitate: - confirm, (e-) stablish.

  22. Closing Q: Are you INCREASING in the KNOWLEDGE of God right now?

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