"The Wealth of the Knowledge of Christ"

Dale Gooding - Colossians 2:1-5

https://youtu.be/TMTD745hBrc

I) Paul's Affection for his Audience (Col 2:1)
     A) For whom he struggles
          1) Paul's care for the Colossians is
                a) A Universal care
                b) A Passionate care
                c) A Pastoral care

II) Paul's Purpose (2-4)
     A) Positively: That they may be encouraged
          1) To Know God's mystery - Christ
                a) In Him are Hidden things
                b) An understanding giving Confidence
                c) Assurance is value & wealth
                d) The Treasure of wisdom & knowledge
          2) Paul wants God's people to be Unified
     B) Negatively: That they aren't Deceived
          1) Early Church had to contend for the faith
                a) Gnosticism
                b) Docetism
                c) Arianism
          2) The Colossians didn't have the NT
                a) They did have:
                     - Jesus Himself (Heb 11:1-3)
                     - Some of Paul's Writings
                     - OT testimony of Jesus (John 5:39)
                     - The Holy Spirit (1 Cor 12:3)
                     - Christ in them (1 Cor 2:16)

III) Paul's Confidence (5)
     A) Paul was convinced of their faith
     B) The Binding Agent = "Love" (2)