The Importance of "In" Col. 1:24-27

24 I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, 26 the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Col. 1:24-27

Jesus' Use of One Word

Jesus used one word to prove resurrection

31 "But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, saying, 32 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living." Matt. 22:31-32

Jesus' Use of One Word Jesus used one word to prove resurrection Jesus used one word and then added, "The Scriptures cannot be broken"

34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, You are god? 35 If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken)... John 10:34-35

Jesus' Use of One Word Jesus used one word to prove resurrection Jesus used one word and then added, "The Scriptures cannot be broken" Today's lesson looks at the word "in"

The Importance of "In"

Christ IN you the hope of glory

The Importance of "In" 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Col. 1:27

The Importance of "In" Christ IN you the hope of glory You are IN the world

The Importance of "In" 14 "I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 "I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one." John 17:14-15

The Importance of "In" Christ IN you the hope of glory You are IN the world The world lies IN the darkness of sin

The Importance of "In" 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 1 John 5:19 (KJV)

The Importance of "In" 16 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned." Matt. 4:16

The Importance of "In" 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Phi. 2:14-15

The Importance of "In" Christ IN you the hope of glory You are IN the world The world lies IN the darkness of sin Salvation (from sin) IN Christ

The Importance of "In" 10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 2 Tim. 2:10

Gaining Salvation IN Christ

Believing John 3:16

Gaining Salvation IN Christ Believing John 3:16 RepentingActs 17:30

Gaining Salvation IN Christ Believing John 3:16 RepentingActs 17:30 Confessing ChristRom. 10:9

Gaining Salvation IN Christ Believing John 3:16 RepentingActs 17:30 Confessing ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized INTO ChristActs 2:38

Gaining Salvation IN Christ Believing John 3:16 RepentingActs 17:30 Confessing ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized INTO ChristActs 2:38 Added to His Family, Body, Church, Kingdom

Gaining Salvation IN Christ Believing John 3:16 RepentingActs 17:30 Confessing ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized INTO ChristActs 2:38 Added to His Family, Body, Church, Kingdom Living FaithfullyRev. 2:10