And in conclusion
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1. Tychicus and Onesimus were sent by Paul to encourage the church and provide updates on Paul and others. 2. Paul greets several fellow workers including Aristarchus, Mark, Jesus Justus, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas and asks the church to greet others. 3. Epaphras founded the church and always prayed for them to stand strong in their faith.
And in conclusion
- 2. Colossians4:7–18 7 As to all my affairs, Tychicus, ourbeloved brother and faithfulservant and fellow bond-servant in theLord, will bring you information. 8 ForI have sent him to you for this very purpose, thatyou may know about ourcircumstances and thathemay encourage your hearts; 9 and with himOnesimus, ourfaithfuland beloved brother, who is one of your number.
- 3. They willinform you about the whole situationhere. 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and alsoBarnabas’s cousin Mark (about whomyou received instructions;if he comes to you, welcomehim); 11 and also Jesus who is called Justus;theseare theonly fellow workers for thekingdom of God who are from thecircumcision, and they have proved to be an encouragementto me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of your number,
- 4. a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestlyfor you in his prayers, thatyou may stand perfect and fully assured in allthewill of God. 13 For I testify for himthathe has a deep concern for you and for thosewho are in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings,and alsoDemas.15 Greet thebrethren who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church thatis in herhouse.
- 5. 16 When thisletter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part read my letterthatiscomingfrom Laodicea. 17 Say to Archippus, “Take heed to theministry which you have received in theLord, that you may fulfillit.”18 I, Paul, write thisgreetingwith my own hand. Remembermy imprisonment.Grace be withyou.
- 7. WhatDoesTheChurchLookLike? 1. Tychicus FaithfullGreek 2. OnesimusRun-a-waySlave 3. Aristarchus Convict 4. Mark Former Quitter 5. Justice HumbleJew
- 8. WhatDoesTheChurchLookLike? 6. Epaphras Church Planter 7. Luke Doctor and Writer 8. Demas FutureFailure 9. Nympha Church Host 10. ArchippusEx-Military
- 9. One Body,Many Parts For even as the body is one and yethas many members, and all the members of the body, thoughthey are many, are one body, so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12
- 10. Diversity& Unity For by one Spirit we were all baptized intoone body, whether Jews or Greeks, whetherslaves or free, and we were allmade to drink of one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13
- 11. Orderedby God But now God has placed the members, each one of them,in the body, just as He desired. 1 Corinthians 12:18
- 12. How DoWeRelate? As to all myaffairs, Tychicus, ...will bring you information.For I have sent himto you for thisvery purpose, thatyou may know about ourcircumstances and thathe may encourage your hearts;
- 13. Caring isSharing Affairs “thethings about me” Information“thethingaboutus” Sentfor this purpose “intentional” To encourage
- 14. Tobeinarelationshipyoumust know thattheir hearts may be encouraged, having been knittogetherin love, and attainingto allthe wealththat comes from the fullassurance of understanding,resultingin a true knowledgeof God’s mystery... Colossians 2:2a J.C. lovesUS We loveeachother
- 15. Greetings& Welcome Hospitality Bedevoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;...contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. Romans 12:10;13
- 16. Greetings& Welcome Do not neglect to show hospitalityto strangers, for by this some have entertained angels withoutknowingit. Hebrews 13:2
- 17. The Church(es)Founder Epaphras ~ One of your number ~ Always laboring earnestly in prayers ~ Hasa deep concern (muchtoil or great pain) Thatyou may stand perfect and fullyassured in all thewill of God.
- 18. The Other churches Greet thebrethren who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church thatis in her house. Whenthis letteris read among you, have it also read in the church of theLaodiceans; and you, for your part read my letter thatiscomingfrom Laodicea. Visit Fellowship Do service
- 19. Encouragingother Pastors Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry whichyou have received in theLord, thatyou may fulfillit.”
- 20. Finally I, Paul, write this greeting withmy own hand. Remembermy imprisonment.Grace be withyou.