+I. The good news, what it was.+--That certain at Colossæ had not
only the Gospel, but had known the grace of God in truth, and were
now joined to Christ by faith and to His people by love.
+II. What were the results.+--1. _Abundant thanksgiving to the God of
redemption._ 2. _Constant prayer._ 3. _This epistle._
+III. Application.+--1. _It is well that ministers should be informed
of the success of the Gospel, both for their own encouragement and to
secure their sympathy, prayers, and counsel for the young converts._
2. _Established Christians and especially ministers should assure
young converts of the gratitude, joy, and sympathy they feel and the
prayers they present on their behalf._ 3. _If our hearts are right,
we shall rejoice at the success of the Gospel.--Preacher's Magazine._