Declare the Mystery of Christ

Declare the Mystery of Christ Colossians 4:2-6

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.

Outline • Witnessing Requires Prayer (2-4) • Witnessing Occurs in the Ordinary (5-6)

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 


2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 


2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

1Corinthians 16:8-9


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. 


19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:19-20

• Witnessing Requires Prayer for: –Open doors –Clarity –Boldness

• Witnessing Requires Prayer (2-4)

- For church planting teams - For your own evangelism efforts

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. 


Outline • Witnessing Requires Prayer (2-4) • Witnessing Occurs in the Ordinary (5-6)

5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

13 Who is wise and understanding among you?

By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom‌.17 the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

James 3:13; 17


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. 


6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. 


6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. 


6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. 


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. 


The Mystery of Christ