St. Paul Lutheran Church, Matteson, Illinois & Pastor Troester

Encouragement to stay strong in faith in Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit working through God's Word/The Bible.

Loving like a mother and a father, nurturing, correcting, disciplining and directing with the Word of God

The beginning of a letter of encouragement and teaching for all Christians.

Greeting to fellow Christians and encouragement to stay strong.

Rules for living for those who are thinking in God's ways, "above" in heavenly ways.

Defending faith in Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior of all against every other teaching.

To shore up what is being taught and believed among Christian, Paul writes to those in Colossae and by inspiration, also to us.

A closing with prayers for blessings and thanks.

The surpassing greatness of knowing Christ about all things.

Jesus is God and He is Man, Who became a Servant to save us.