New Life Church Morning Worship, February 3, A.D. 2013
4th of 14 Planned Messages on Colossians 
Colossians 1:21-23 "The Big IF"

Intro: Looking for a preacher

I. Only the lost need that glorious Redeemer

A. The fallen nature of Man: How easily we forget!

	1. We forget as individuals

	2. We have forgotten as a nation

B. The Alienated must be reconciled

II. The goal of His redemption

A. Holiness 

B. Blamelessness 

C. A people above reproach 

III. Does "IF" destroy assurance? 

A. Armchair coach's answer: God's decree includes the truly potential

B. Linebacker's Answer: You must be in the "game" 

IV. Conclusion: How do we apply Paul's Statement about himself?