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Paul's Postscript In His Letter To The Church
Text: 4:7-18
Introduction: Last things are often of great importance. The last words that one speaks before death are often remembered the best. Paul
*s conclusion speaks volumes that are certainly worthy of one*s consideration as he closes his letter.I. Paul, in closing, expresses concern that the church be comforted. (vs. 7-8)
A. Comfort came with a person. (vs. 7)
1. By a beloved brother who was a faithful minister. (vs. 7a)
2. By a beloved brother who was a fellow servant. (vs. 7b)
B. Comfort came with a purpose. (vs. 8)
1. Paul demonstrated this attitude because of his concern. (vs. 8)2. Paul demonstrated this action because of his concern. (vs. 8)
II. Paul, in closing, expresses concern that the church receive communication. (vs. 9-11)
A. Paul
's communicating shows the ties he had with the Church. (vs. 9-10)1. Paul showed a responsibility to the church. (vs. 9)
2. Paul showed a relationship among the churches. (vs. 10)
B. Paul
's communicating shows his tenderness towards the church. (vs.11)1. He wanted them to be as complete as he. (cf. vs. 12, vs. 11)
2. He wanted them to be as comforted as he. (vs. 11)
III. Paul, in closing, expresses concern that the church be complete. (vs. 12-18)
A. As indicated by his writing. (vs. 12-16)
1. Paul witnessed that concern. (vs.12-15)
2. Paul was also concerned. (vs. 16)
B. As indicated by his warning. (vs. 17-18)
1. His warning was intense because of his concern. (vs. 17)
2. His warning was indicative of his personal concern. (vs. 18)
Conclusion: Paul wrote to warn; he wrote to exhort, to instruct, and he wrote to strengthen the church at Colosse. May we consider the importance of these last words of Paul.
SERMONS BY DR. MAX ALDERMAN, Ph.D
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