Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17
Lesson Outline
Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)Defensive: Against human philosophy (Colossians 2:4-3:4)Duty: the practice of the life of Christ (Colossians 3:5-4:18)In personal life (Colossians 3:5-17)Negative precepts (Colossians 3:5-11)Positive precepts (Colossians 3:12-17)The imperative (Colossians 3:12a)The responsibilities (Colossians 3:12b-14)Regarding treatment of others (Colossians 3:12b)Regarding one’s view of self (Colossians 3:12c)Regarding one’s reaction to others (Colossians 3:12d-14)The obligations (Colossians 3:15-17)To be ruled by peace (Colossians 3:15a)To be thankful (Colossians 3:15b)To be governed by the word of Christ (Colossians 3:16)To be in subjection to the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17)Conclusion and application