Complete - Part 1 - I.D. from God (Notes)

For those who are following our current series, here are the notes (including the fill ins) from Part 1, “I.D. from God.” You can listen to this message here.

Complete - Part 1 – I.D. From God
Colossians 1:1-14
6/26/11

1. When you know who God is, then you will know who you are.

-God the Father has a perfect and loving will to be revealed to you, His child (1:1, 1:9).
-God the Son is Jesus, your Savior, rescuing you from sin and death (1:13-14).
-God the Spirit gives you wisdom and understanding (1:9).
-God’s good news to you is the gospel (1:5-6); declaring you qualified (1:12), rescued (1:13), and forgiven (1:14).

2. When you know who you are, you will know what to do.

God’s will is… that you may live a life worthy of the Lord… which is to please Him in every way… by…
a. bearing fruit in every good work,
b. growing in the knowledge of God, and
c. being strengthened with ALL power according to HIS glorious might… so that
1. you will have GREAT endurance and patience
2. and give joyful thanks to God

3. When you know who God is, then you will know who we are.

The church is God’s holy PEOPLE, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ (1:1-2).
The difference between attendees and members can be summed up in one word: commitment.