1. Making “outsiders” into “insiders”
Colossians 4.2-6:
Living the Christian life - with non-believers
Speaking to God about people:
praying consistently, v2
praying watchfully, v2
praying thankfully, v2
[ & praying for ministers, v3 ]
Speaking to people about God:
witnessing clearly, v4
witnessing wisely, v5
witnessing graciously, v6
- “seasoned with salt...”
Prayer
Watching:
for what God is doing
for the Lord’s return
[out] for ourselves
Thankful:
that God hears
that God answers
that lives are changed
Witnessing
Paul: direct evangelism
Colossians: responsive evangelism