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4:7-18

4:7-18. Paul’s Team & Closing Remarks. Colossians 4:7-18 (ESV).

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4:7-18

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  1. 4:7-18 Paul’s Team & Closing Remarks

  2. Colossians 4:7-18 (ESV) Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.  (8)  I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts,  (9)  and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.  (10)  Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions--if he comes to you, welcome him),  (11)  and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.  (12)  Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

  3. Colossians 4:7-18 (ESV) (13)  For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.  (14)  Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.  (15)  Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.  (16)  And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.  (17)  And say to Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord."  (18)  I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

  4. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 • Tychicus – A Trustworthy Man • Col 4:7  Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Col 4:8  I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts,What is prayer? • Trusted Messenger • Beloved Brother / Faithful Minister / Fellow Servant • Above Reproach / Excellent Reputation

  5. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 • Onesimus – A New Believer • Col 4:9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here. • Runaway Slave • New Believer in Christ / Young Disciple • Willing to confront the consequences of his sins.

  6. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 • Aristarchus – A Faithful Soldier • Col 4:10a Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, • Willing to Face Danger • Follows Through with What he Started • Follows Paul all the way to Rome • Became a Prisoner

  7. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 • Mark – A Man Who Matured • Col 4:10b and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him), • Face His Past Failings • Took the time necessary to mature • Took the time necessary to rebuild his reputation • Ended well

  8. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 • Jesus Justus – A Comforter • Col 4:11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. • Jewish Believer • Member of the Team • A Comforter

  9. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 • Epaphras – A Prayer Warrior • Col 4:12-13 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. • Evangelist to Colossae • Devoted to Ministry and Christ • SLAVE of Christ • He battles in prayer. Laboring in pain.

  10. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 • Luke – A Man Who Stayed • Col 4:14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas. • Biblical Writer (Only Gentile Author) • Faithful Minister and Traveler with Paul • Unfailingly Faithful in his Ministry to Paul • Stayed When Everyone Else Left • Demas – A Man Who Left • Started Strong • Ended Poorly • Allowed the World to Distract Him

  11. 2. Greetings to Laodicea: 4:15-16 • Col 4:15-16 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. • Many Assemblies, ONE Bride • False teachings in both Colossae and Laodicea • Only the letter God willed survived

  12. 3. And say to Archippus: 4:17 • Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.” • Son of Philemon? • Leader in the Church at Laodicea • Fulfill your ministries and purposes fully. No half-efforts allowed.

  13. 4. Final Words: 4:18 • Col 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. • Written in Paul’s hand for authenticity • Prayer Request, Remember me • Everyone needs prayer

  14. Conclusion • RISE ABOVE. • Choose to live up to your salvation. • It isn’t supposed to be easy. • Don’t waste your life.

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