Colossians: Hope
Acrostic Theme: HOPE
Author: Paul
Date Written: 61-63 A.D.
Audience: The Church at Colossae facing four errors in understanding who Jesus is
Key Verse: 2:9-10
Outline:
Introduction (1:1-14)
I. The Preeminence Of Christ (1:15-23)
A. In Creation (1:15-17)
B. In Redemption (1:18-23)
II. The Apostle Of Christ (1:24-2:7)
A. Paul's Service (1:24-29)
B. Paul's Solicitude (2:1-7)
III. Warnings Against The "Colossian Heresy" (2:8-23)
A. Warning Against Philosophy (2:8-10)
B. Warning Against Judaistic Ceremonialism (2:11-17)
C. Warning Against Angel Worship (2:18-19)
D. Warning Against Asceticism (2:20-23)
IV. The Christian Solution (3:1-4:6)
A. Set Your Mind On Things Above (3:1-4)
B. Put Off The Old Man (3:5-9)
C. Put On The New Man (3:10-17)
D. Familial Responsibilities (3:18-4:1)
E. Exhortations To Prayer And Proper Conduct (4:2-6)
V. Paul's Companions (4:7-14)
A. Commendations Of His Messengers (4:7-9)
B. Greetings From His Friends (4:10-14)
Conclusion (4:15-18)
Colossians
01. Hope produced by Christ
02. Objections to false teachers
03. Principles for Christian lifestyle
04. Expectant prayer and greetings
Recap: The Law, Church, Joys
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