Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8
Lesson Outline
Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3)Introduction (Colossians 1:1-14)The salutation (Colossians 1:1-2)The writer (Colossians 1:1)The recipients of the epistle (Colossians 1:2a)saintsfaithful brethren in ChristThe greeting (Colossians 1:2b)grace to youpeaceThe thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3-8)The expression of thanksgiving (Colossians 1:3)Main verb in vv. 3-8: “We give thanks”“God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Colossians 1:3)“Praying always for you”The occasion of thanksgiving (Colossians 1:4)“Faith in Christ Jesus”“Love for all the saints”The explanation of their condition (Colossians 1:5-8)“Because of the hope” (Colossians 1:5)“Laid up for you”“Which… the gospel”“Which… the grace of God in truth” (Colossians 1:6)“In all the world”“Epaphras” (Colossians 1:7)“Love” (Colossians 1:8)“In the Spirit”Conclusion and application