"Supreme Lord Sufficient Savior - A Study of Colossians" - Week 5: Colossians 1:24-29

A resumed study of the book of Colossians examining the end of Paul's lengthy introduction. As Paul brings his opening comments to a close, he directly addresses the elephant in the room: the fact that he is writing this letter from jail. How can a man encourage a church to be hopeful in Christ when he is suffering so much because of Christ? Paul’s teaching had alot to say to the church a Colosae, but it has a tremendous amount to speak to us today about how and why we suffer. Join us Sunday as we look at a Christian perspective on suffering for Christ. Series OverviewThe church at Colossae might have existed thousands of years ago, and thousands of miles away from us, but the letter Paul wrote to them is just as meaningful and relevant today as if it were written yesterday. The book of Colossians offers a wonderful mix of theological truth and practical life application. The beginning of the book presents one of the most profound teachings about Christ anywhere in scripture. The second half explains how that truth is expressed in every aspect of our lives, from our individual lives to our homes, families, and work. No matter where you are, there is something in this study for you.Sunday, we will resume our study of the book of Colossians and examine the end of Paul's lengthy introduction. As Paul brings his opening comments to a close, he directly addresses the elephant in the room: the fact that he is writing this letter from jail. How can a man encourage a church to be hopeful in Christ when he is suffering so much because of Christ? Paul’s teaching had alot to say to the church a Colosae, but it has a tremendous amount to speak to us today about how and why we suffer. Join us Sunday as we look at a Christian perspective on suffering for Christ. Series OverviewThe church at Colossae might have existed thousands of years ago, and thousands of miles away from us, but the letter Paul wrote to them is just as meaningful and relevant today as if it were written yesterday. The book of Colossians offers a wonderful mix of theological truth and practical life application. The beginning of the book presents one of the most profound teachings about Christ anywhere in scripture. The second half explains how that truth is expressed in every aspect of our lives, from our individual lives to our homes, families, and work. No matter where you are, there is something in this study for you.