An overview of the book of Colossians:
- Probably written by Paul from Rome in his first imprisonment there AD 61, 62
- Some Christians blending other religions/philosophies/manmade ideas with Good News of King Jesus which leads to watering down of Gospel = licence or legalism
- Church started by Epaphras Col 1v7, 4v12, led to Lord by Paul who had not met church
- 1 v 4, 5 Faith, Love, Hope these three set tone for Colossians
- These three lead to changed lives (1v6) same today – Trust/faith in King Jesus- looking up; Love for God’s people – looking out; Hope for wonderful future.- looking onward.
- To counteract arguments Paul elevates Jesus to rightful position
- God’s outstanding kindness, awesome love, gave us his Son
- Paul writes to a holy people (1v2) God-given title to us
- Good News going out all over world then and now – more people come to Christ in last 50 years than in previous centuries put together, more people dying for faith than ever before.
- Sometimes wonder if talk about what we beieve and why rather than who King Jesus is .
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