Rooted in Christ
Colossians 2:7, "Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith......
Paul uses the picture of a tree to describe the believer's relationship with Christ. Roots are usually hidden beneath the soil. People may not see them, but they determine the tree's stability, nourishment, and ability to survive.
What does the "Root" represent?
(A) John the Baptist
(B) Abraham
(C) Jesus Christ
(D) Moses
(C) Jesus Christ
"As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him". Col. 2:6.
Ephesian 3:17 speaks of being "rooted and grounded in love." As we grow in Christ, we become more stable in our faith. We learn not to be carried away by every new teaching, every discouraging word, or every difficult experience.
What does it mean to be rooted in Christ?
(A) Spending time in God's word
(B) Consistent prayer life
(C) Trusting God even when life is difficult
(D) Deeper relationship with Christ
(E) All of the above
(E) All of the above.
"My roots are in Christ, my faith is in His Word, and my hope is in His promises."
" But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 3:18
A healthy tree does not remain the same size forever. With the proper nourishment, sunlight, and water, it grows.
What does growing in grace entail?
(A) Growing in grace means allowing God to continue working in us.
(B) God allows us to have more difficult moments
(C) Growing in grace means developing Christlike character, and becoming more effective in serving others.
(D) A and C
(D) A and C
God works in our lives through His Word, His Spirit, our experiences, our relationships, and even our trials.