The Local Church

Reconciled - Message 1 - The Local Church - Colossians 1:1-2. The introduction to Paul's letter to the church at Colossae gives us an opportunity to see the foundation, building, and empowering of the local church.

I. Introduction to Colossians
A. The City
B. The Church
C. The Epistle

II. The Foundation of the Local Church – vs. 1
A. Christ the Cornerstone – 1 Cor. 3:11; Eph. 2:19-22
B. The Apostles and Prophets – Eph. 4:11; 2:20
C. The Word of God – 2 Tim. 3:16-17; LBCF 1.1

III. Building the Local Church – vs. 2a
A. Saints and Faithful Brethren – 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 1 Peter 2:5-9
B. Christ Builds His Church – Matt. 16:18

IV. Empowering the Local Church – vs. 2b
A. Grace and Peace – favor and harmony
B. From God our Father
C. From the Lord Jesus

1. From Christ – Col. 2:18-19
2. By Christ – Gal. 2:20
3. For Christ – John 13:34-35