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    Colossians was written by Paul and Timothy to combat doctrinal errors in the church in Colosse. It emphasizes the sufficiency and deity of Christ, addressing false philosophies and legalism. It also provides practical exhortations on Christian conduct and relationships.

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    CONVENTION BAPTIST BIBLE COLEGE

    New Testament Survey

    THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS

    AUTHOR AND DATE:


    Colossians 1:1 identifies Paul and Timothy as the authors. It was likely written between A.D. 58-62.

    PURPOSE OF WRITING: The theme of this book is the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His sufficiency in meeting
    our needs in every area.
    1. The first half of the Book of Colossians is a theological treatise that includes a beautiful and profound
    description of Christ. (Colossians 1:15-20)
    2. The second half is a mini-ethics course, addressing every area of Christian life. Paul progresses from the
    individual life to the home and family, from work to the way we should treat others.
    3. To combat the doctrinal errors that might influence the church by exalting Christ…

    KEY VERSES:
    1. "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created:
    things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all
    things were created by Him and for Him." Colossians 1:15-16
    2. "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,
    humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against
    one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:12-13
    3. "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be
    always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Colossians 4:5-6

    BRIEF SUMMARY:
    1. Colossians was written explicitly to defeat the heresy that had arisen in Colosse, which endangered the
    existence of the church. While we do not know what was told to Paul, this letter is his response.
    2. We can surmise based on Paul’s response that he was dealing with a defective view of Christ. Paul appears
    also to dispute the “Jewish” emphasis on circumcision and traditions (Col. 2:8-11; 3:11). He does a remarkable
    job in pointing us to the sufficiency of Christ.
    3. The Book of Colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of Christ and false philosophies (1:15-
    2:23), as well as practical exhortations regarding Christian conduct, including friends and speech (3:1-4:18).

    OUTLINED SUMMARY OF COLOSSIANS


    CHAPTER 1:1-8. THE APOSTOLIC GREETING
     1:9-14. THE APOSTOLIC PRAYER
     1:15-17. CHRIST’S DEITY AND CREATORSHIP
     1:18-19. CHRIST’S HEADSHIP OVER THE CHURCH
     1:20-23. CHRIST’S WORK OF RECONCILIATION
     1:24-29. CHRIST’S GLORY PROCLAIMED IN PAUL’S MINISTRY
    CHAPTER 2:1-7. CHRIST THE ANSWER TO DOCTRINAL ERROR
     2:8-13. THE PERIL OF FALSE PHILOSOPHY
     2:14-17. THE PERIL OF LEGALISM
     2:18-19. THE PERIL OF FALSE MYSTICISM
     2:20-23. THE PERIL OF ASCETICISM
    CHAPTER 3:1-4. UNION WITH CHRIST AND A HEAVENLY WALK
     3:5-7. PRONOUNCING DEATH ON A SINFUL LIFE
     3:8-17. PUTTING ON TH ENEW MAN
     3:18—4:6. A HEAVENLY WALK AND DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS
    CHAPTER 4:7-18. A HEAVENLY WALK AND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

    PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Colossians teaches us today about the total and complete sufficiency of Christ in
    our lives, both for our salvation and our sanctification.
    1. We must be on guard for any deviation that would diminish the centrality of Christ as Lord and Savior,
    including any subtle forms of legalism and heresy.
    2. Any “religion” that tries to equate itself with the truth using books that claim the same authority as the
    Bible, or which combines human effort with divine accomplishment in salvation must be avoided.
    3. Christ gives us absolute standards. There is no compromising with sin.
    4. Christianity is more than a religion or way of life; it is a relationship with God.
    5. Good deeds, astrology, occultism and horoscopes do not show us God’s ways. Only Christ does.
    6. His will is revealed in His word, His love letter to us; we must get to know it!

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