Colossians 1:28
Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
Application:
In Colossians 1:24–29, Paul’s motivation for his sufferings was to benefit the church (1:24). He wanted believers to be filled with what was necessary for their spiritual development, including suffering. Paul’s ministry and stewardship were to prepare the church for the judgment seat of Christ.
He wanted to facilitate the spiritual development of its members and to expose them to the mystery (1:26)—that is, to the fact that Christ indwells every believer (1:27) so that they increasingly reflect his character, conduct, attitude, and actions as they use God’s Word to deal with life (see Heb 5:11–14). As internal spiritual maturation is manifested externally in believers’ actions, transformation occurs. Christ is in us to impart His life to us, not just to give us a coping mechanism for life. Christ’s indwelling presence functions within us like a new motor in an old car.
Paul’s ministry centered on proclaiming this mystery, particularly to the Gentiles, so that they might be presented as mature in glory (1:27). His proclamation—with a call to response, with admonishment, and with guidance in the application of truth—required all wisdom (1:28). People are at various stages in their spiritual experience. Every minister should strive with God’s strength (1:29) for the spiritual development of his entire congregation.
Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1252.
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When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
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