Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom

Reconciled - Message 10 - Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom - Col. 2:1-3.

I. Striving to Serve – vs. 1

A. Paul’s Great Conflict – Phil. 1:21-26
B. For the Churches

1. Colosse
2. Laodicea – Rev. 3:14-22

II. Strengthening the Saints – vs. 2

A. Encouraging Hearts – parakaleo – 2 Pet. 1:5-8

1. Comfort – Col. 1:24
2. Strengthen – Psa. 27:14; 31:24 (patience and hope)
3. Exhort – 2 Tim. 4:2; Heb. 3:12-13
4. Instruct – 2 Tim. 3:16-17

B. Knit Together in Love – Eph. 4:1-3, 11-16

1. United, Joined
2. Instruction that Leads to a Common Opinion

C. Attaining Full Assurance – confidence – Heb. 10:19-25

1. A Rich Attainment
2. By Understanding and Knowledge

a) Understanding – flowing together, comprehension – Matt. 13:4, 19
b) Knowledge – insight, being acquainted with – John 10:1-6
c) Behavior Proves Belief – Matt. 7:21-23

3. Of the Mystery of God – Christ in You – Col. 1:27

III. Storehouse of Salvation – vs. 3

A. Hidden Treasures – storehouse, treasure chest, where valuables are kept
B. Wisdom – the skill to apply God’s Word to daily circumstances – Prov. 2:3-6
C. Knowledge – personal acquaintance – John 17:3; Prov. 9:10