1. Paul’s Team & Closing Remarks
4:7-18
Paul’s Team & Closing Remarks

2. Colossians 4:7-18 (ESV)
Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.  (8)  I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts,  (9)  and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.  (10)  Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions--if he comes to you, welcome him),  (11)  and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.  (12)  Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

3. Colossians 4:7-18 (ESV)
(13)  For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.  (14)  Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.  (15)  Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.  (16)  And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.  (17)  And say to Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord."  (18)  I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

4. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 Tychicus – A Trustworthy Man
Col 4:7  Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. Col 4:8  I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts,What is prayer?
Trusted Messenger
Beloved Brother / Faithful Minister / Fellow Servant
Above Reproach / Excellent Reputation

5. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 Onesimus – A New Believer
Col 4:9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.
Runaway Slave
New Believer in Christ / Young Disciple
Willing to confront the consequences of his sins.

6. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 Aristarchus – A Faithful Soldier
Col 4:10a Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you,
Willing to Face Danger
Follows Through with What he Started
Follows Paul all the way to Rome
Became a Prisoner

7. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 Mark – A Man Who Matured
Col 4:10b and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him),
Face His Past Failings
Took the time necessary to mature
Took the time necessary to rebuild his reputation
Ended well

8. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 Jesus Justus – A Comforter
Col 4:11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
Jewish Believer
Member of the Team
A Comforter

9. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 Epaphras – A Prayer Warrior
Col 4:12-13 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
Evangelist to Colossae
Devoted to Ministry and Christ
SLAVE of Christ
He battles in prayer. Laboring in pain.

10. 1. Men of faith: 4:7-13 Luke – A Man Who Stayed
Col 4:14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.
Biblical Writer (Only Gentile Author)
Faithful Minister and Traveler with Paul
Unfailingly Faithful in his Ministry to Paul
Stayed When Everyone Else Left
Demas – A Man Who Left
Started Strong
Ended Poorly
Allowed the World to Distract Him

11. 2. Greetings to Laodicea: 4:15-16
Col 4:15-16 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
Many Assemblies, ONE Bride
False teachings in both Colossae and Laodicea
Only the letter God willed survived

12. 3. And say to Archippus: 4:17
Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”
Son of Philemon?
Leader in the Church at Laodicea
Fulfill your ministries and purposes fully. No half-efforts allowed.

13. 4. Final Words: 4:18
Col 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Written in Paul’s hand for authenticity
Prayer Request, Remember me
Everyone needs prayer

14. Conclusion
RISE ABOVE.
Choose to live up to your salvation.
It isn’t supposed to be easy.
Don’t waste your life.