1. Christ Complete Becoming in Becoming Christ in Complete 2014 OIF Spring Sermon Series Colossians: Chapter 1- Our Completeness in Christ declared Chapter 2- Our Completeness in Christ defended Chapters 3&4- Our Completeness in Christ demonstrated

2. Christ Complete Becoming in Becoming Christ in Complete 2014 OIF Spring Sermon Series “Walking & Talking” Colossians 4:5-6

3. Christ Complete Becoming in Colossians 4:2-6 (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. 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

4. Christ Complete Becoming in 1. Walking the Walk Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

5. Christ Complete Becoming in 1. Walking the Walk Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 1 st Corinthians 1:24b …Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

6. Christ Complete Becoming in 1. Walking the Walk Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Colossians 1:10 …walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Ephesians 4:1 I… urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.

7. Christ Complete Becoming in 2. Talking the Talk Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

8. Christ Complete Becoming in 2. Talking the Talk Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. 1 Peter 3:15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.