Epistles make up the majority of the New Testament, and they’re packed with rich theology, real people from the early church, and responses to misunderstandings and false teachings that arose in those communities. In this episode, we explore how to read an epistle in a way that helps the message truly settle in our hearts.

We walk through the typical structure and outline of an epistle, talk about why historical context matters, and show practical ways to understand what the original readers would have heard. Finally, we discuss how to faithfully apply these letters today—so we don’t just read them well, but live them well too.

Call to Action::

1) Watch: 

 ​Reading an Epistle Literarilyy

Reading an Epistle Historically

2) Read the entire book of Colossians again in one sitting. As you read find every reference to the finished work of Christ. How does this change the way you live?

3) Write an outline for the book of Colossians.