A Message of Edification

Text: Col.3: 16-4:6

Introduction: To be edified or "built up" in the faith requires that a man be filled with the spirit and obedient to the Word. In reality a person cannot be filled with the spirit who is not obedient to the Word.

I. Edification requires a dependence upon Scripture. (vs. 3:16a)

A. To be rich in wisdom. (vs. 3:16a)

B. To be right in the Word. (vs. 3:16a)

II. Edification results in a delightfulness in singing. (vs. 3:16b-17)

A. This kind of singing causes the heart to be taught. (vs. 3:16b)

B. This kind of singing causes the heart to be tender. (vs. 3:16b)

C. This kind of singing causes the heart to be thankful. (vs. 3:17)

III. Edification results in direction by submitting. (vs. 3:18-21)

A. Submitting produces control. (vs. 3:18)

B. Submitting produces charity. (vs. 3:19)

C. Submitting produces chastening. (vs. 3:20-21)

IV. Edification results in a dutifulness in serving. (vs.3:22-24)

A. Service ought to be done consistently as unto Christ. (vs. 22)

B. Service ought to be done conscientiously as unto Christ. (vs. 23)

C. Service ought to be done committedly as unto Christ. (vs. 24)

V. Edification results in a difference in speaking. (vs. 4:1-6)

A. Speak differently unto servants. (vs. 1-2)

B. Speak differently as servants. (vs. 3-6)

1. Speak of the grace of God. (vs. 3-5)

2. Speak with the grace of God. (vs. 6)

Note: The difference is a language that is different from the world.