Colossians

 

Colossians

Epaphros, one of Paul’s converts founded the church in Colosse. Paul was never there but he heard about false teachers infiltrating the church. He wrote this letter to warn the believers, and to establish them in the faith.

The false teachers mixed Christian truth with their doctrines of Jewish legalism and Oriental mysticism. The true gospel was being polluted with various worldly philosophy that compromised the integrity of the Christian message.

This letter was written the same time as Ephesians. Ephesians emphasized on the body (the church) while Colossians emphasized on the Head of the body (Jesus Christ). The letters compliment each other.

Paul’s short letter presents Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe. He is preeminent in all things.

Today’s “what’s true for you may not be true for me.” Is a misnomer. Colossians reminds us that being a little “off” is a big deal!

The best way to discern between true and false is to study the original. There is only one original, that is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Make time to know who He is and to remember what He has done for you.

Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary

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