Text: Colossians 1:1-8

Introduction: Paul demonstrates a pastorial love, and interest towards the saints at Colosse. He demonstrates, by his example, a relationship that each pastor and people should desire.

I. The letter is directed to the saints. (vs. 1-3)

1. He personally communicated to them. (vs.1-2)

2. He prayed constantly for them. (vs. 3)

II. The letter is descriptive of their state. (vs. 4-5)

1. Faith in the Saviour described them. (vs. 4)

2. Love for the saints described them. (vs. 4)

3. Hope of the saved described them. (vs. 5)

III. The letter is delighting in their salvation. (vs. 6-8) (cf. vs. 3:6-8)

1. Paul delights in the reality of their salvation. (vs. 6a)

2. Paul delights in the results of their salvation (brings forth fruit). (vs. 6b-8)