PAUL’S TEACHING TO THE CHURCHES
USING COLOSSIANS AS AN OUTLINE
LESSON 7

In Him All Things Consist

References: Colossians 1:16-20; Hebrews 1:2; Revelation 4:11, 5:9-13; Romans 1:16, 4:3, 11&17; Ephesians 2:12-16; Galatians 3:27-29; 2:21; II Peter 3:9-15

The word "consist" has the meaning of "to stand together." Some would render this phrase "In him all things stand together." This statement is part of a larger context regarding Christ, His purpose, His relationship with God, and His dominion over all creation. In this context, we see that all creation is held together according to all that Christ is and does. Creation is centered in Christ. It is in such thoughts as these that we gain an insight into the "meaning of life" or an answer to, "why we are here."

Answer in a few words

1. Why did Christ come?

2. Explain the action or relation of Christ concerning the following:

A. Creation of all things .

B. Man was created for the pleasure of God. How are we to know what God wants us to do?

C. If we fall short of what God expects and every one has, how do we once again regain a proper relationship with God?

D. It was God‘s will that his dominion encompass all nations. What brought this about?

E. Righteousness comes by faith yet God gave a singular nation of people a law. How did Christ bring about the desired righteousness for all nations?"

3. Why hasn’t the end of the world come yet?

4. Explain in your own words the siginficance of "In Him all things consist."

5. List all that Christ is, has or does in the references given. List the references also.

6. Explain the role of God and Christ in creation.