Catholic Community Bible Study

Colossians 1:24 to 2:12. A lot of time is spent on verses 24 and 25, then St. Paul warns them as he often does to beware of the false teachers. He contrasts the deity of Jesus and what he has revealed to the "traditions of men." Ouch. This one might sting a little!

Another LOADED study from St. Paul's colossal letter! More on the sacrifice of Jesus, the Christ-hymn of Colossians, Jesus as God, creator, sustainer, reconciler. Introduction of the very difficult passage in 1:24.

Colossians 1:1-14, Introduction, background, St. Paul's greeting, redemption, sin, ransom, punishment, Father's wrath, atonement, mercy, love... WOW there is a LOT to digest!

Chapter 4: Rejoice! Think about these things! The Lord is near! Trust! Surrender! St. Paul gives us the handbook for how to live our lives in Christ!

Philippians 2:17 through all of Chapter 3

St. Paul continues with the thought that we are to have the attitude of Jesus, he points to himself as one who follows Christ, to Timothy and Epaphroditus. We delve into Paul's uncertainty of his own salvation and how he is still running the race, giving everything up for Christ!

Chapter 2:5-16 Revisiting the great Christ Hymn in Chapter 2, answering questions about the incarnation, the Trinity, what did Jesus know, what happens to the Trinity and more. Then a few verses about grumbling and questioning our suffering and how Paul points us to Christ!

Philippians Chapter 2:1-13 This is one of the most important individual episodes we've ever posted--a deep dive into Jesus, his divinity, his humanity, and how we are supposed to follow his "attitude." The beautiful Christ Hymn of Philippians 2!!!

Philippians, Introduction and Chapter 1. The joy of following Jesus and the role of suffering with Jesus!

The remainder of Chapter 6: the Armor of God! Wow, is this loaded!!

Ephesians 6:5 through 14 Paul talks about the radical relationship between Master and Slave, and then introduces the Armor of God; the spiritual gear we all need for battle!