A Prisoner of Christ Colossians 4:18 Although imprisoned by Roman authorities, the apostle Paul sees himself as a “prisoner of Christ.” As such, he has a positive outlook, strives to bear fruit, and anticipates opportunities to share the gospel. Colossians 4:18

Paul Sees Himself as a Prisoner… “Of Christ” Ephesians 3:1; 4:1; Philippians 1:12-14; Philemon 1, 9, 23; Colossians 4:10 “Of the gospel” Ephesians 6:19-20; Philemon 13

A Prisoner of Christ… Has a positive outlook Bears Fruit Ephesians 3:7-8; Acts 20:22-24 Bears Fruit Philemon 10; Philippians 1:13; 4:22 Anticipates opportunities to share the gospel Ephesians 6:19-20; Colossians 4:3-4; Acts 21:11-14