Knowing and Growing

March 13, 2022 Pastor: Bill Thompson Series: The Preeminent Christ

Passage: Colossians 2:6–7

Introduction

 

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord”

 

 

 

  1. Knowing Jesus Christ. v. 6a

 

 

  1. We come to know Jesus Christ by ______________.

 

 

  1. We come to know Jesus Christ as _______________.

 

 

 

  1. Growing in Jesus Christ. vv. 6b-7

 

 

  1. _______________. “rooted…in him”

 

 

  1. _______________. “built up in him”

 

 

  1. _______________. “established in the faith, just as you were taught”

 

 

  1. _______________. “abounding with thankfulness”

 

  

Conclusion

 

 

Application Questions

 

  1. Do you think that you would be further along in your spiritual maturity by this time? Why?
  2. Why is understanding who Jesus is and growing in that understanding essential for the Christian life?
  3. Those who argue against what they call “lordship salvation” say that to require submission to Christ at the point of salvation is adding works to faith. How would you refute this?
  4. Which “picture” of the Christian life speaks to you the most? Why?

 

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