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Rev. Michael Harbison, Pastor Prison Letters Microsoft Word Version click here Paul’s Letters from prison
Just letters became theology of church. God still speaks to His church through Paul. The endowment of _ became Augustine The devotion of Epaphrus became Colossians The devotion of Priscilla became Ephesians The devotion of Onesimus became Philemon Philippians 2:5 - 11 Kenosis: God becomes a man Infinite becomes finite Assumes limits of human Submits to Cross Missionaries give up resources to win natives. Colossians 1:15-20 Supremacy of Jesus Christ(18) Purposeful Creator of universe(16) Eternal (17) Sustainer of the Universe(17) Fullness of God(19) Reconciliation and peace of universe(20) Colossians 2:9-10 All of God in bodily form.(9) Supreme authority of universe(10) (Supreme authority of church 1:18) Ephesians 1:20-23 Resurrection of Christ(20) Exaltation of Christ(21) Supremacy of Christ(22) |
Ephesians 2:13-20 Reconciliation and peace and unity Divine sacrifice (13,15,16,) Access to God through Christ (18) Ephesians 1:22,23 - 5:28-32 The Church is the Body of Christ The fullness is of God (1:23) Christ loves and cares for church(5:29) Individual Christians work together(5:30) Two become one(5:31-32) The Church is the Bride of Christ(5:25-27) Sacrificial Love of Christ for church Holy, clean, radiant, stylish, blameless Colossians 1:18-24 Church is the body of Christ ( 18, 24 ) Christ in you the hope of glory ( 27 ) Christ is head of the Church ( 18 ) The church to be holy, clean ( 22 ) Colossians 3:12-17 Chosen people holy and dearly loved ( 12 ) Church : Spiritual fashion show ( 12 ) Forgiveness ( 13 ) the healing community Peace ( 15 ) Bible Christians ( 16 ) Carry the Name of Jesus Christ with pride (17) Proud to be a Christian Jesus Savior and Lord Committed to Growth Bible Christian Body of Christ Everyone has a ministry Share Time, Talent, and Treasure Blessing of God Tithing (10%) |