As You Received, So Walk

Summary

Elder Dan Sammons preaches from Colossians about the purpose of gospel ministry, emphasizing that it is to mature believers in Christ and provide assurance of salvation based on Christ's finished work, not on human performance. He explains that believers receive Christ passively through election, redemption, and regeneration, and actively through conversion, which involves a willing commitment to discipleship. The sermon highlights the importance of walking in Christ as one has received Him, loving one another as Christ loved us, and being rooted and established in faith with thanksgiving. This walk requires active obedience despite the challenges posed by the carnal mind and worldly temptations.