Understanding the Literature and Message of Colossians
Explore the didactic and doctrinal nature of the book of Colossians, its purpose, structure, and key themes such as right doctrine, right living, and warnings against false teachings. Uncover the main message through insightful analysis of Paul's reason for writing, the supremacy of Jesus, and practical guidance for believers.
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Identify the type of literature that Colossians is. Its didactic literature doctrinal apply doctrine duty principle practice right doctrine right living orthodoxy ortho-praxis
A...writer B...recipients C...greeting D...thanksgiving/prayer E...body or thought F...farewell or good-bye
Get some background material on the book/letter. In a study bible, this is usually at the beginning of the book/letter. Read the book/letter all the way thru in one setting. You can do this if it s a small book/letter. Then, read it thru again. Now, make an outline of the book/letter
Identify Pauls reason forwriting the book/letter of Colossians. What is the difference between chapters 1&2 and chapters 3&4? What is the main message of Colossians?
For the more advanced student: Notice important word/phrase connectors, like... Example 1...connects Question 2....connection B) Chiastic structure C1V15...the first born
11:1) original meaning 11:2) Bridging the gap 11:3) 21stcentury significance... I C1V3-14 Paul s prayer for the church I-A1) faith & love...effect... I-A2) results I-A3) transformation
II) The suprememacy of Jesus C1V15-C2V3 III) Paul s warnings to the church III-A) ...beware of false teachers III-B) ....thru a decision III-E) ...warnings against false teachings.
IV-A1) ...positive things... IV-A2) ... what NOT to do...exhaustive... IV-A4) ...V5-11 is sandwiched... IV-A5) ...Read them and memorize them.
IV-B......in our personal life....are you loving... ...are you supporting...are you woking... Employers... IV-C...live as individuals... IV-D...is sandwiched in between IV-E...How can you have the peace of Christ
V)...to the Colossians responsibility...What message... ... What Jesus are you worshipping? . V-1) Pray continually V-2) Live godly lives V-3) Speak the truth in love...
V-A7) ...easily be shaken...tempted to look for security...This transformed life Week 6-A)...He is NOT a prophet Week 6-B)...by a decisionof my will. Week 6-C)...a little bit of truth....there s enough falsehoods... Week 6-D) ...worth doing right.
Week 6-1...know who Jesus is... Week 6-2...know who we are... Week 6-3...live a life pleasing to God...
