August 21, 2016

Colossians Lesson 4: The Greatest

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Marathon Fellowship

Colossians Lesson 4: The Greatest

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Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)
1. Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)
  1. The salutation (Colossians 1:1-2)
  2. The thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)
  3. The prayer (Colossians 1:9-14)
    1. The occasion (Colossians 1:9a)
    2. The petitions (Colossians 1:9b-12)
    3. The bases of the petitions (Colossians 1:13-14)
      1. Deliverance from darkness (Colossians 1:13a)
      2. Transferral to the kingdom of the beloved Son (Colossians 1:13b)
      3. Possession of redemption (Colossians 1:14)
2. The preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:15-19)
  1. Christ as the image of God (Colossians 1:15a)
  2. Christ as supreme over creation (Colossians 1:15b-17)
  3. Christ as Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18-19)

Conclusion and application

Dr. Stanley Toussaint

The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

Visit dts.edu for more information about Dr. Toussaint.

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