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Accept No Substitutes! Colossians 1:1-2 1. The People Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and.

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2 Accept No Substitutes! Colossians 1:1-2

3 1. The People Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ... Paul Jesus Christ Timothy The Saints

4 Paul Student of the Scriptures Missionary Apostle Minister Writer

5 Jesus Christ The Lord 1:2 The Redeemer 1:14 The Image of God 1:15 The Creator 1:16 The Head 1:18 The Fullness of the Godhead 2:9 The Risen One 3:1 Our Life 3:4 The All in All 3:11 The Forgiver of Sins 3:13

6 Timothy Good Reputation: Acts 16:2 – “He was well spoken of by the brethren...” Disciple of Paul: 1 Timothy 1:2 – “To Timothy, a true son in the faith...” Apprentice of Paul: 2 Timothy 3:10,11 – “But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose,...”

7 Saints “Saints” = consecrated by Christ’s Righteousness Brethren = common believers In Christ = our Common bond In Colosse = their local church

8 2. The Place To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse a.Originally located on a busy trade route b. Large and significant to smaller and more localized. c. Culture – varied philosophical ideas.

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10 3. The Purpose “...grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Grace of God Peace from God Relationship with God

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