The Language of the FaithReaching out

Colossians 4:2-6

Dedication, the language of surrender verse 2

2Devote yourselves to prayer, "Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, in the name of Christ, by the help of his Spirit, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.“ Westminster Catechism.

Proverbs 15:8 … the prayer of the upright pleases him.

being watchful

and thankful.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

Proclamation, the language of Truth verses 3-4

3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message,

so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

Acts 28:30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.

Philippians 1:13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

Philippians 4:22 All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.

4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me,

that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Conversation, the language of grace verses 5-6

5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.

6Let your conversation be always full of grace,

“Just fish, don’t try to clean up the aquarium”

J. Vernon Magee

Lifestyle Evangelism, by Joseph Aldrich

seasoned with salt,

Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

so that you may know how to answer everyone.

I Peter 3:15 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

“The best argument for Christianity is Christians, their joy, their certainty, their completeness, but the greatest argument against Christianity is also Christians, they are somber and joyless, they are self righteous and smug, when they are narrow and repressive, then Christianity dies a thousand deaths.”

Application, the language of life

Dedication, the language of surrender

Proclamation, the language of Truth

Conversation, the language of grace

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