Ingleside Notes
For the Sake of the Gospel
November 17, 2024 / Dr. Justin Nalls, Lead PastorColossians 4, ESV
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
1. For the sake of the gospel…Persist in .
5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders…
2. For the sake of the gospel…Walk in .
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5)
…making the best use of the time.
3. For the sake of the gospel…Maximize the .
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.” (Psalm 139:16)
12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)
6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
4. For the sake of the gospel…Season your .