After you have gotten yourself together (at least somewhat), you can now begin to interact wisely with others.
All in Colossians
Colossians 3:18-4:1, Wives, Slaves, and Obedience
To explain what’s going on here, we have to start with Aristotle.
Colossians 3:12-17, List of Things You Should Do
We’ve looked at what you shouldn’t do. But, what about the positive stuff?
Colossians 3:5-11, Why Act This Way?
Why does Christian morality look the way it does? Why is it these things we’re supposed to do or not do? Why not other things? Well, it all has to do with something called an “image.”
Colossians 3:5-11, Lists of Things Not to Do
The NT has several lists of things we’re not supposed to do. Well, why those things?
Colossians 3:1-4, What We Should Focus On
Why are Christians supposed to act a certain way? Why does God care what we do? The end of our series on Colossians will answer these questions and a whole lot more.
Colossians 2.20-23
This is the end of Paul's critique of the philosophy and why he thinks Christianity is superior to every other worldview.
Colossians 2.16-19
What is the alternative philosophy and Colossae, and why is it important today?
Colossians 2.11-15, Part B
So, what does it actually mean to have a relationship with Christ? How does it work, and what actually changes?
Colossians 2.11-15, Part A
So, what does it actually mean to have a relationship with Christ? How does it work, and what actually changes?
Colossians 2.9-10
Why is the Christian worldview better than alternatives? How are theology and our daily lives connected? Paul begins to explain.
Colossians 2.8
What was the "philosophy" at Colossae? Why did Paul object to it?
Colossians 2.6-7
How is theology applied to us? How does Christianity compare to other worldviews? In this section, Paul lays out how he is going to answer these questions.
Colossians 1.28-2.5
Paul's goal for the Colossians
Colossians 1.24-27
What was lacking in Christ's afflictions, and what does it mean for Christ to be "in you?"
Colossians 1.21-23
Reconciliation through Christ and "if" salvation can be lost
Colossians Hymn: 1.18b-20
Paul shows how Christ can be the founder of a new humanity and the one who puts the cosmos back in order.
Colossians Hymn: 1.17-18a
These verses represent the transitional section of the hymn and explain the Church's role in the world.
Colossians Hymn: 1.15b-16
What does it mean for Christ to be "the firstborn of all creation?"
Colossians Hymn: 1.15a
What does it mean for Christ to be "the image of the invisible God?"