An Ordered Society in Colossians: Slaves and Masters
In Colossians, the concept of an ordered society is explored through the relationships between slaves and masters. It emphasizes sincere obedience, enthusiasm for work, justice, fairness, and wisdom in interactions. These teachings guide individuals on how to conduct themselves with sincerity, gratitude, and grace in their roles, promoting harmony and righteousness. The text emphasizes the importance of serving with a genuine heart, knowing that actions have consequences and that all should strive for fairness and wisdom in their interactions.
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Colossians 11 FOR BEGINNERS MIKE MAZZALONGO MIKE MAZZALONGO Colossians Colossians 3: 3:22 22- -4 4:18 :18
The Christian Standard The Christian Standard 1. Holiness 2. A loving nature 3. A thankful heart 4. An ordered family 5. An ordered society
Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, - - Colossians 3:22 Colossians 3:22- -23 23
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. - - Colossians 3:24 Colossians 3:24- -25 25
An Ordered Society An Ordered Society A. A. Slaves Slaves vs. 22 Sincere obedience Enthusiasm for work Sure judgement vs. 22- -25 25
Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. - - Colossians 4:1 Colossians 4:1
An Ordered Society An Ordered Society B. B. Masters Masters 4:1 Justice Fairness Sure judgement 4:1
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak. - - Colossians 4:2 Colossians 4:2- -4 4
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. - - Colossians 4:5 Colossians 4:5- -6 6
As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond- servant in the Lord, will bring you information. For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts; and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here. - - Colossians 4:7 Colossians 4:7- -9 9
Greetings Greetings Tychicus Tychicus: : minister, companion and messenger Onesimus Onesimus: converted slave Aristarchus Aristarchus: companion, helper John John- -Mark Mark: gospel writer and helper secretary to Peter Justus: Justus: companion and co-worker Epaphras Epaphras: co-worker, evangelist Luke Luke: companion and writer of Luke/Acts; physician Demas: Demas: secretary, became unfaithful.
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas's cousin Mark (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him); and also Jesus who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be an encouragement to me. - - Colossians 4:10 Colossians 4:10- -11 11
Greetings Greetings Tychicus Tychicus: : minister, companion and messenger Onesimus Onesimus: converted slave Aristarchus Aristarchus: companion, helper John John- -Mark Mark: gospel writer and helper secretary to Peter Justus: Justus: companion and co-worker Epaphras Epaphras: co-worker, evangelist Luke Luke: companion and writer of Luke/Acts; physician Demas: Demas: secretary, became unfaithful.
Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis. - - Colossians 4:12 Colossians 4:12- -13 13
Greetings Greetings Tychicus Tychicus: : minister, companion and messenger Onesimus Onesimus: converted slave Aristarchus Aristarchus: companion, helper John John- -Mark Mark: gospel writer and helper secretary to Peter Justus: Justus: companion and co-worker Epaphras Epaphras: co-worker, evangelist Luke Luke: companion and writer of Luke/Acts; physician Demas: Demas: secretary, became unfaithful.
Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas. - - Colossians 4:14 Colossians 4:14
Greetings Greetings Tychicus Tychicus: : minister, companion and messenger Onesimus Onesimus: converted slave Aristarchus Aristarchus: companion, helper John John- -Mark Mark: gospel writer and helper secretary to Peter Justus: Justus: companion and co-worker Epaphras Epaphras: co-worker, evangelist Luke Luke: companion and writer of Luke/Acts; physician Demas: Demas: secretary, became unfaithful.
Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church that is in her house. When this letter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part read my letter that is coming from Laodicea. Say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it." - - Colossians 4:15 Colossians 4:15- -17 17
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand Remember my imprisonment Grace be with you. - - Colossians 4:18 Colossians 4:18
