Continue in the Faith Colossians 1:23 If indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel,

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Continue in the Faith Colossians 1:23 If indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

CONTINUE This word is translated – continue, abide, abide in, abide still Used 18 times in the NT Means to stay over, abide, continue, tarry

CONTINUE Acts 11:23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

CONTINUE Acts 11:23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, "We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.

GROUNDED Translated – ground, grounded, lay foundation, settle Word is used 6 times in the NT Greek word means – to lay a basis for, erect, consolidate, lay the foundation, ground, settle

GROUNDED Ephesians 3:16-17 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love

STEADFAST English words – steadfast, settled Greek word used 3 times in NT Word means sedentary, by implication immovable, settled, steadfast

STEADFAST 2 Corinthians 1:7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.

STEADFAST 2 Corinthians 1:7 And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation. 1 Peter 5:8-9 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

MOVED AWAY Moved away is used only here in the NT Word means to leave a place, to remove, to move away

MOVED AWAY Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

MOVED AWAY Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

ARE YOU CONTINUING? GROUNDED? STEADFAST? NOT MOVED AWAY? Colossians 1:23a If indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel ARE YOU CONTINUING? GROUNDED? STEADFAST? NOT MOVED AWAY?