In this letter, Paul refutes certain false teachings that are impeding the church in Colossae, reaffirming the deity and superiority of Jesus Christ.
INTRODUCTION TO
Colossians
Outline:
- Paul’s prayer for the Colossians. (1:1-14)
- Supremacy of Christ. (1:15–2:5)
- Deceptive philosophies. (2:6-23)
- Exhortation for holy living. (3:1-17)
- Guidelines for Christian relationships. (3:18–4:1)
- Final instructions. (4:2-18)
Author: The Apostle Paul.
Date Written: Between a.d. 60 and 61.
Title: Named after the addressee of this letter, the church at Colosse.
Background: Paul establishes the church at Ephesus on his second missionary journey. While at Ephesus he develops a special concern for the church at Colosse, even though he has never visited there. Colosse, once similar to the thriving commercial cities of her neighbors, Laodicea and Hierapolis, is declining. The city is infiltrated with false teachings from the Jews, Greeks, and Orientals. Paul responds to these false teachings, especially that of Gnosticism—which claims secret knowledge and powers and denies Christ’s true humanity. Paul sends this letter by way of Tychicus and the converted slave Onesimus to the church at Colosse after Epaphras’s visit and report on the conditions there. Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon comprise Paul’s Prison Epistles.
Where Written: From a Roman prison.
To Whom: To the church at Colosse.
Content: The first portion of Colossians is doctrinal in nature, and the last is practical application. Paul combats the false teachings of legalism, angel worship, and ceremonialism. His defense against such heresy is coupled with his urging commitment to the lordship of Christ. Believers are encouraged to take off the old self and put on the new self (3:9-10) by living righteous lives before God. These rules for holy living give them freedom from human regulations as they follow Christ’s example.
Key Words: “Supremacy”; “Head.”
The book of Colossians is written to a church being diluted with vain, worldly philosophies. The “supremacy” of Christ in every area of life is emphasized as Christ is presented as “head” of the body, His church.
Themes: • Jesus alone is sufficient to meet every need of our lives. • The perfect reflection of the invisible God is the perfect Jesus Christ. • Philosophies that do not exalt Christ are not from God. • Our relationship with God is reflected through our relationship with others.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
