Introduction: 1. Paul concludes this powerful letter with instructions and greetings to both the church and various leaders that work with him. 2. The most important instruction Paul gives to everyone is to “pray” so that the Gospel may be “preached!” Summary of Each Section: v. 1, Paul concludes the instructions concerning social order by…

Introduction to Chapter 3: 1. In chapter 3 Paul now gives the climax and application of all the previous points made. 2. Paul uses the foundations set in chapters 1 and 2 concerning (1) “Christ in You” and (2) “The Sinful Nature is Cut off,” to give the reader direct commands and practical guides to…

Introduction to Chapter 2: 1. Paul continues in Chapter 2 with his thought from Chapter 1- that he is “struggling & laboring” to present everyone under his care “perfect in Christ,” Col. 1:28-2:1. 2. Chapter 2 will now address some of the doctrinal issues the Colosse church is facing- “legalism and lawlessness.” Summary of Each…

Notes and Highlights From Last Sunday’s Teaching on Chapter 1 from the Book of Colossians (Sept. 2, 2012): Introduction: 1 // Date Written: 62 AD 2 // Written By: Paul, with Timothy 3 // Written From: Rome (while imprisoned) 4 // Written To: The church at Colosse 5 // Colosse: Small town 100 miles east…