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3. The Fruitful Gospel of Hope Colossians 1:3-8

4. The Fruitful Gospel of Hope 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel (Colossians 1:1-5) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel (Colossians 1:1-5)

5. The Fruitful Gospel of Hope 6 which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and spreading, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the truth about Gods grace; 7 just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow slave of Christ, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf, 8 and he also informed us of your love for others which comes from the Spirit. (Colossians 1:6-8) 6 which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and spreading, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the truth about Gods grace; 7 just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow slave of Christ, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf, 8 and he also informed us of your love for others which comes from the Spirit. (Colossians 1:6-8)

6. The Nature of Christian Growth 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; (Colossians 1:3-4) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; (Colossians 1:3-4)

7. The Nature of Christian Growth 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel… (Colossians 1:3-5) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel… (Colossians 1:3-5)

8. Faith 5 The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith! 6 And the Lord said, If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, Be uprooted and be planted in the sea; and it would obey you. (Luke 17:5-6) 5 The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith! 6 And the Lord said, If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, Be uprooted and be planted in the sea; and it would obey you. (Luke 17:5-6)

9. Faith Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)

10. Faith We walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)We walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. (Romans 10:17)So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. (Romans 10:17)

11. Love 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; (Colossians 1:3-4) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; (Colossians 1:3-4) and he also informed us of your love for others which comes from the Spirit. (Colossians 1:8)and he also informed us of your love for others which comes from the Spirit. (Colossians 1:8)

12. Love The love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5)The love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:34-35) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:34-35)

13. Love This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. (John 15:12)This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. (John 15:12) For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown Him, by having ministered and by still ministering to the saints. (Hebrews 6:10)For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown Him, by having ministered and by still ministering to the saints. (Hebrews 6:10)

14. Love This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us. (1 John 3:23)This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us. (1 John 3:23) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints… (Colossians 1:3-4) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints… (Colossians 1:3-4)

15. Love We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. (1 John 3:16)We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. (1 John 3:16)

16. Chuck Colson

17. The Basis of Christian Growth 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel… (Colossians 1:3-5) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel… (Colossians 1:3-5)

18. Hope Therefore, prepare your minds for action, have self-control, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13)Therefore, prepare your minds for action, have self-control, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13)

19. Hope 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel… (Colossians 1:3-5) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel… (Colossians 1:3-5)

20. The Gospel So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. (Romans 1:15)So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. (Romans 1:15) Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ… (Romans 16:25)Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ… (Romans 16:25) …on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus. (Romans 2:16)…on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus. (Romans 2:16)

21. The Gospel 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. (Romans 8:20-21) 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. (Romans 8:20-21) The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. (Mark 1:15)The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. (Mark 1:15)

22. The Gospel The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, ALL THE NATIONS WILL BE BLESSED IN YOU. [Gen. 12:3] (Galatians 3:8)The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, ALL THE NATIONS WILL BE BLESSED IN YOU. [Gen. 12:3] (Galatians 3:8) …the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus… (Titus 2:13)…the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus… (Titus 2:13)

23. The Fruitful Gospel of Hope 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel 6 which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and spreading, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the truth about Gods grace… (Colossians 1:3-6) 3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ when praying for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints; 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven, of which you previously heard in the message of truth, the gospel 6 which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and spreading, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the truth about Gods grace… (Colossians 1:3-6)

24. The Fruitful Gospel of Hope 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God… (Colossians 1:9-10) 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God… (Colossians 1:9-10)

25. Howard Hendricks

26. The Fruitful Gospel of Hope For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16)For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16)

27. Little Annie

28. The Fruitful Gospel of Hope Colossians 1:3-8