1. Colossians 1:13-28

2. As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18) As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18) – He is in control over creation Col. 1:15-17; cf. John 1:3; Heb. 1:3 Col. 1:15-17; cf. John 1:3; Heb. 1:3 – He is in command over man Col. 1:18; cf. Matt. 28:18-20; John 12:48 Col. 1:18; cf. Matt. 28:18-20; John 12:48 – What does that mean to me? I Must Obey Him! (Col. 1:18b; Luke 6:46; 1 John 5:3) I Must Obey Him! (Col. 1:18b; Luke 6:46; 1 John 5:3)

3. As Lord, Jesus Has Affection – An Expensive Redemption of All (1:14,19-22) As Lord, Jesus Has Affection – An Expensive Redemption of All (1:14,19-22) – The Lord came to reconcile man back to God Col. 1:19-21; 2 Cor. 5:18-20; Rom. 5:10 Col. 1:19-21; 2 Cor. 5:18-20; Rom. 5:10 – The Lord came to redeem man to God Col. 1:14; Tit. 2:14; Rev. 5:9; Heb. 9:11-15 Col. 1:14; Tit. 2:14; Rev. 5:9; Heb. 9:11-15 – The Lord came to render His blood for man’s sins Col. 1:14; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; Rom 3:24-27 Col. 1:14; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; Rom 3:24-27 – What does that mean to me? I Must Love Him For Loving Me! (Ep. 5:2; Ro. 8:1-5; Jn. 14:15) I Must Love Him For Loving Me! (Ep. 5:2; Ro. 8:1-5; Jn. 14:15)

5. Believe He is God’s Son & Lord of everything! Believe He is God’s Son & Lord of everything! – John 11:27 + 20:28 + 20:30-31 Repent of being your own lord; decide He’ll be your Lord! Repent of being your own lord; decide He’ll be your Lord! – Matthew 16:24-26 + Acts 3:19 + Acts 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Jesus as Savior, Christ and Lord! Confess your faith in Jesus as Savior, Christ and Lord! – Matthew 16:16 + Romans 10:9-10 Be baptized in the name of the Lord for remission of sins! Be baptized in the name of the Lord for remission of sins! – Acts 10:48 + 2:38 + 19:5 + Matthew 28:18-20 Serve your Lord faithfully until death! Serve your Lord faithfully until death! – 1 Corinthians 15:58 + Matthew 25:21, 23 Make Him YOUR Lord Today!