Text: Colossians 3:11

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

Introduction:

We have here verses that tell us what Christ does for us and verse that tell us what to do and not to do.

What to do and not to do:

Verse 2, 5, 8, 9, 10a

I fail at what I am to do, but Christ never fails at what he does for and through me.

What Christ does for us:

Verses 1, 3, 4, 10b, 11

Let us consider the statement Christ is All (Christ is everything) and in All.

CHRIST is all in all to everyone who has truly found Him. He is our Savior, Redeemer, Deliverer, Shepherd, Teacher, and also sustains toward us many more offices, to which I desire to call your attention.

    1.      Christ is our SAVIOR

    a.       Luke 2:10-11

10, And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11, For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

    b.      John 3:17

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

    c.       John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

    2.      But He is still more; Christ is our REDEEMER

    a.       Supposing I saw a man tumble into a river, and I were to jump in and rescue him, I should be a savior to him - I should have saved him. But when I brought the man ashore, I should probably leave him, and do nothing further. 

    b.       But the Lord does more. He not only saves us, but He redeems us - that is, buys us back. He ransoms us from the power of sin, as if I should promise to watch over that rescued man forever, and see that he did not again fall into the water. The Lord not only saves us from spiritual death, but He redeems us forever that death can never touch us.

    c.       Galatians 4:5

To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

    d.      Titus 2:14

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

    3.      But He is still more; Christ is our DELIVERER

    a.       The children of Israel were not only saved and redeemed from the bondage of the Egyptians, but they were also delivered, that they should not be led back again into bondage. Many are afraid; they think they are not able to hold on, and therefore shrink from making a profession. But Christ is able to keep you from falling; He is able to deliver you in the dark hour of trial and temptation, from every evil device of Satan, and from the snare of the fowler.

    b.      2 Corinthians 1:10

Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

    c.       Galatians 1:4

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

    d.      1 Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

    4.      But He is still more; Christ is our SHEPHERD

    a.       Psalms 23:1-6

1, The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2, He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3, He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5, Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

    b.      John 10:4

And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

    c.       John 10:14

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

    5.      Closing

    a.       Christ is our SAVIOR, REDEEMER, DELIVERER and SHEPHERD, but He is still more. He is Almighty, Author & Finisher, Beloved, Bread of Life, Bridegroom, Bright Morning Star, Chief Corner Stone, Creator, Counselor, The Door, Emmanuel, Everlasting Father, First Born High Priest, Judge, King of King, Lord of Lords, Lamb of God, The Living Water, Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Wonderful.

Do you know him?

    b.      Matthew 11:28-30

28, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29, Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30, For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

    c.       Now that we know what Christ does for us, consider what we are to do.

Verses 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10a

1b, …seek those things which are above,…

2, Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

5, Mortify therefore your members…

8, But now ye also put off…

9, …seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

10, And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

11, Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.