1. 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

2. 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

3. 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