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The Fullness of Christ: Embracing Humility and Power in Colossians 1:13-20

Explore the profound message of Colossians 1:13-20, highlighting the dangers of pride and the ultimate preeminence of Christ. Understand how our God-given position over creation should lead to faith and humility. The fullness of Christ encapsulates His divine nature and redemptive power, compelling us to surrender our lives completely to Him. By recognizing Christ's reign over all, including death and time, we find the strength to live worthy of our calling and to seek a deep, transformational relationship with Him.

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The Fullness of Christ: Embracing Humility and Power in Colossians 1:13-20

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  1. In Him All the Fullness Dwells Colossians 1:13-20

  2. The Problem of Pride • God gave us great position and power over His creation, Gen. 1:26; Psa. 8:4-8 • Should compel faith and humility • Pride tempted Adam and Eve in the garden • Continues to be in Satan’s arsenal against us • The Preeminence of Christ (Colossians) • He is complete in every way, Col. 1:18-19 • Compels us to surrender all to Him, Lk. 6:46; 18:28

  3. The Fullness of ChristColossians 1:15-22 DEITY CHRIST REDEMPTION POWER

  4. Christ: Fullness of DeityCol. 1:15; 2:9 – Surrender (Jno. 20:28) • By faithfully worshiping Him, Jno. 4:23-24 • Godly fear, Psalm 5:7 • Because of His attributes and actions, Psalm 138:1-3 • The priority of worship, Psalm 122:1 • At home, vacation, business, Acts 20:7 • With whom we worship matters • Issue of fellowship, 2 John 9-11 • Issue of influence, Galatians 2:13

  5. Christ: Fullness of PowerCol. 1:15-18 – Surrender (Col. 3:17) • Over all creation, 1:15-16 (18); John 1:1-3 • Demands our faith, Hebrews 11:3, 6 • Over all forces in spirit and material worlds, 1:16-17; Mark 3:11-12; 4:35-41 • Demands trusting prayer, Acts 4:24 • Creator and Sustainer uses these things for our benefit and His glory, Colossians 4:2

  6. Christ: Fullness of PowerCol. 1:15-18 – Surrender (Col. 3:17) • Over time, 1:17; John 8:58 (Micah 5:2) • Demands we redeem our time, Ephesians 5:16 • Over the church, 1:18 (13); Ephesians 1:22-23 • Demands we are members of His church, Acts 2:38-41, 47; Ephesians 5:23 • Demands we are holy members of His church, Ephesians 5:25-27; 1 Peter 2:5

  7. Christ: Fullness of PowerCol. 1:15-18 – Surrender (Col. 3:17) • Over death, 1:18; John 11:25-26 • “Do you believe this?” • If so, then… 1 Cor. 15:29-34, 58 • Risk danger and death for the gospel, 15:29-31 • Fight the good fight of faith, 15:32 • Do not be deceived by the world, 15:33 • Awake to righteous living and do not practice sin, 15:34, 58

  8. Christ: Fullness of RedemptionCol. 1:20-22 – Surrender (Luke 9:23) • By His blood, 1:20 • Sacrificial death, 1:14 • Forgiveness of sins, Romans 6:17-18 • An inheritance, 1:22, 12; Eph. 1:11 • I surrender all… • To be saved (obedient faith), Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38 • Continue in the faith to be presented holy and obtain the hope of the gospel, Col. 1:22-23 (5); 1 Pet. 1:4-5

  9. The Fullness of Christ Compels Full Surrender to Christ, Colossians 1:9-12 • Live worthy of the Lord in fullness of faith, 1:9-11 • Live in the strength of patience, longsuffering, joy and thanksgiving, 1:10-12 • We have an inheritance, 1:12 • You are complete in Him! 2:10 DEITY CHRIST REDEMPTION POWER

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