Open Doors and Outsiders

Colossians 4:3-6 | Fulness in Christ | Trent Hunter Every healthy Christ-filled church has two movements. The book of Colossians has put most of its attention on the inward movement of the church, as we guard our doctrine, seek to live under the Lordship of Christ, and fulfill our various roles as husbands, wives, children, and parents. But there’s an outward movement that frames the entire book. In chapter 1 Paul spoke of the gospel which is bearing fruit throughout the whole world (1: 6), and now in chapter 4, Paul closes with a prayer request and instructions concerning the gospel’s advance (4:3–6).