Focusing on Redemption
Colossians 1:12-14
Joyfully give thanks to God for rescuing and redeeming us through Jesus.
Four transactions God has completed for us through Jesus:
A. God has q_____________ us for heaven! 1:12
B. God has r______________ us from darkness! 1:13a
(see also Acts 26:18; 1 Thess. 1:10)
C. God has r______________ us to Christ’s kingdom! 1:13b
D. God has r________________ us from our sins! 1:14
1. The reason for redemption: the _______, Ex. 6:6; Isa. 44:6.
2. The ransom of redemption: the ______.
(Mk. 10:45; 2 Cor. 5:21; Eph. 1:7; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 1:18-19)
3. The results of redemption.
a. A heavenly inheritance, Col 1:12; Eph. 4:30.
b. A transfer of citizenship, Col. 1:13b.
c. Forgiveness of sin, Col. 1:14.
4. The response of redemption:
a. A fully thankful life, Col. 1:12.
b. A fully surrendered life, 1 Cor. 6:20.
c. A fully worshipping life, Rev. 5:9.
Joyfully give thanks to God for rescuing and redeeming us through Jesus.
Four transactions God has completed for us through Jesus:
A. God has q_____________ us for heaven! 1:12
B. God has r______________ us from darkness! 1:13a
(see also Acts 26:18; 1 Thess. 1:10)
C. God has r______________ us to Christ’s kingdom! 1:13b
D. God has r________________ us from our sins! 1:14
1. The reason for redemption: the _______, Ex. 6:6; Isa. 44:6.
2. The ransom of redemption: the ______.
(Mk. 10:45; 2 Cor. 5:21; Eph. 1:7; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 1:18-19)
3. The results of redemption.
a. A heavenly inheritance, Col 1:12; Eph. 4:30.
b. A transfer of citizenship, Col. 1:13b.
c. Forgiveness of sin, Col. 1:14.
4. The response of redemption:
a. A fully thankful life, Col. 1:12.
b. A fully surrendered life, 1 Cor. 6:20.
c. A fully worshipping life, Rev. 5:9.