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2. Paul’s Epistles To The Churches & Saints In
Galatia
Philippi
Ephesus
Colossae

3. Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians
What do we know about Colossae?
In Phyrigia
On the East-West trade route through the Lycus river valley
Named for a particular type of die for wool that was probably a reddish purple, Colossinus
Lost its prominence to Laodicea and Hieropolis
Roughly 100 miles from Ephesus
Known for the existence of an angel cult
What is the theme of the letter?
Christ is all you need

4. Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians
I work so that:
You may be comforted by your unity
Sharing in riches… (Col. 2:2; Eph. 4:1-16)
You may know the mystery of Christ
Where all treasures are hidden (Col. 2:3; Eph. 4:14-16)
You may not be deceived by those with plausible arguments (Col. 2:4; Eph. 4:14-16)

5. Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians
As you were taught
Walk in Him
Remain rooted
Build yourself up in Him
ESV, NKJV – Established in faith, NIV – strengthened
Remain thankful

6. Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians
Beware of philosophical Judaism (2:8-15)
Do not let anyone take away what you have
The fullness of Deity dwells in Him (v.9)
In Him you are made full (v.10)
In Him the body of flesh is put away (v.11)
You were buried with Him in baptism (v.12)
Made alive in Him (v.13)
Delivered from the old law by Him (v.14)
Christ won the victory (v.15)

7. Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians
Do not submit to men’s restrictions (2:8-15)
Do not let anyone condemn you in regard to food, drink, or special days (v )
Do not be enticed by those who devise their own worship to impress people with their piety (v )
Do not subject yourselves to commandments men make up to impress others with their holiness (v )

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