Summary: The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

Colossians 1:1-14

The Sanctification of the Church

PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2)

-LOCATION of the building (not important)

-DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at)

PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5)

-Commended for their faith

-commended for their love

-commended for their hope

PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH (v.5b-8)

-SHARE THE GOSPEL

PLAN OF THE CHURCH (v.9-12)

-must be FILLED WITH KNOWLEDGE

-must WALK WORTHY OF THE CALLING

-must be STRENGTHENED

PROMISE TO THE CHURCH (v.13,14)

-we have been DELIVERED

-we have been REDEEMED

-we have been FORGIVEN