What Is A Christian? (Col. 2:6-7)

Bible Talk Outline What is a Christian? Col. 2:6-7 A Christian has…◊ received Christ as Lord through the Good News taught by the apostles—an instructed faith requiring spiritual humility (v. 6a, see Heb. 1:2-3 and 3:6)◊ a relationship with Christ, a disciple daily shaped into Christ’s image (v. 6b) ▪ It’s a relationship rooted in Christ, an inwardly conformed faith ensuring spiritual stability (v. 7a). ▪ It’s a relationship built on Christ, an outwardly confirmed faith displaying spiritual strength (v. 7b). ▪ It’s a relationship growing in Christ, an onwardly affirmed faith producing spiritual maturity (v. 7c). ▪ It’s a relationship thankful in Christ, a joyfully displayed faith lifting spiritual gratitude (v. 7d). Dr. Jim R. Coleman