The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - April 22, 2003
Living Faith, Lasting Fulfilment; Col 3:1-4:6
Col 3:1-4:6; Four things to pray with regard to the Lord's Prayer; Col 2:9-10; In Him you have been filled full;In Chapter 3, Paul calls the believer into a place of accountability: either you are going to live for yourself or you are going to live a selfless life; 2Co 5:14; Let God prove His power by transforming you into a masterpiece of grace; Three postures of the Christian life: sitting(rest of faith), walking(work of faith), standing(warfare of faith); "Put on"; Eph 6:10-14; Pro 3:5-6; Job 13:15; Three keys to having an effective witness; Be a masterpiece of service!
Scripture References: Job 13:15, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 6:10-14, Colossians 2:9-10, Colossians 3:1-4
From Series: "Colossians - Living Faith Lasting Fulfillment - Uniontown PA - 2008"
Bible Conference given in Oct. 2008 in Uniontown PA