Colossians 4:7-18 Paul’s Associates
Paul closes this letter with greetings from, and instructions for a few of his closest friends. Today we investigate who these people are.
Colossians 4:2-6 Steadfast in Prayer, Stable in Life
The final instructions, exhortations. Be steadfast in prayer, and be careful and wise in all that you say and do. That sums it up.
Colossians 3:1-17 The New You — All Together Now
Today we do a summary of Colossians 3:1-17 to put it all together. The instruction Paul gives here is as important today as it was when he wrote it. The Church is failing our society and the culture is infecting the Church. Let’s get back to the basics.
Colossians 3:11-13 The Garment Of Christ-Likeness
To be ‘like Christ’ is a tall order; Paul gives examples in this passage. Only by diligent effort and the help of the Holy Spirit are we able to progress in our Christ-likeness.
Colossians 3:5-10 Old Self, New Self
Paul has moved from the doctrinal portion of his letter to the practical. Notice in this passage how many times he references putting off the old self in favor of putting on the new self, like changing a garment. Follow along as we ‘flesh’ this process out.
Colossians 3:1-4 Above the Fray
Living above the fray. This begins the practical portion of Paul’s letter to the Church. This portion instructs us how to “live above the fray” of the world. This his critical in the Christian life. Let’s dig in.
Colossians 2:16-23 Christ Alone
Given all that Paul has taught about the Nature and Person of Jesus the Messiah, some still think it necessary to add to the work accomplished on the cross for their salvation. Paul demolishes those arguments in this passage.
Colossians 2:11-15 Spiritual Circumcision & Baptism
Paul mentions a “circumcision made without hands”, and “buried with him in baptism.” In this lesson we will discuss the importance of these things.
Colossians 2:10 Complete In Him
This is an expansion on the study last week of what it means to be “complete” in Christ. We will go to 1 Corinthians 1:30 for depth in this study. I will also be referencing the excellent commentary by Albert Barnes.
Colossians 2:9-10 Truly God, Truly Man
Can one letter in a word really make that much difference? Does it matter if two different Greek words are translated by the same English word? Yes, a letter can change things; yes, word translation can matter. These are examples.
