Paul is letting the Christians in Colossae know that their identity is found in the Messiah, not in their own “stuff.” He warns the Christian to take a step back and understand who they are in Christ.

Paul teaches us that we need to guard ourselves against false teaching. And the most effective way to guard ourselves is by walking in Jesus. This makes us rooted, built up, and established in the faith.

Paul teaches us that we need to guard ourselves against false teaching. And the most effective way to guard ourselves is by walking in Jesus. This makes us rooted, built up, and established in the faith.

We are warned that we will suffer. Our sufferings for Jesus are expected as his followers. Paul is teaching the church that he rejoices in the suffering that he gets to endure for their sake.

Our sin alienates us from God. This leads to a hostile mind and evil deeds. But, the Gospel teaches that Jesus reconciled us to the Father by his death. This is great news!

The study of Jesus is important for many reasons. Mainly, your life will ultimately show what you really believe about Jesus. And knowing who Jesus is helps in understanding who you are to be.

Paul continues to teach the Colossians that Jesus is everything, period! He holds all things together and knows us intimately. And because He is the firstborn from the dead it means there can be more born from the dead. This is great news for followers of Jesus!

We don’t have to wonder what God is like. Paul teaches us that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, so whatever we want to know about the Father’s character and nature is revealed in the Son.

Paul continues to teach the Colossians that our hope is in Jesus! He’s the one that qualified you in justification. And because of that, He expects the pursuit of holiness from His people.

The people who dwelled in Rome had a sense of comfort. For 1,500 years the Roman Empire ruled and protected it’s people. Paul had to write to the people in Colossae to remind them that their hope isn’t found in Rome, it’s found in Heaven. This section covers the elements of encouragement to the Colossians.