Notice in Colossians 1:28 that there are four things about the message that Paul was privileged to proclaim:
•Him we preach: The essential aspect of Paul’s message was the person and work of Jesus.
•False teachers, teach themselves and their achievements
•Educator’s, teach teaching and philosophy
•Entertainers, present a program worthy of applause
Paul didn’t teach Jesus, he presented Jesus, introduced Jesus and let the Holy Spirit communicate His goodness and truth.
•Warning every man:Paul didn’t stop at proclaiming Jesus he warned people as well. Like any parent would their child Paul saw that the message needed to have application to guide and protect children.
•Teaching every man: The message must be instructive for in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (Col. 2:3) There is no “new teaching” as all we need to know is related to Jesus. Wisdom is the right use of knowledge and all wisdom will lead a person to humility and brokenness!
•Presenting every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Paul’s message has an end which is to present every believer “complete and mature” in Christ. It described an apprentice who was no longer a novice but was now a journeyman. The goal of preaching, warning and teaching is maturity!