Study 0 From the Book of Colossians is: The
Introduction of the Book of Colossians
Introduction
Colossae was one of a group
of three cities (of which the other two were Laodicea and Hierapolis; cf. Col
4:13).
While there was cause for
thanksgiving (1:3-5; 2:5), yet there was ground also for deep concern because
of the dissemination of a plausible false teaching, which, dressed in the garb
of an enlightened philosophy (2:8), claimed to be a higher form of
Christianity. Would they have full emancipation from evil? Then they must
observe circumcision and practice a strict discipline. Would they have access to the divine
presence? Then they must worship angelic beings, by whose mediation they might
draw nearer to the throne of God. No doubt these teachers gave Jesus a high
place, but it was not the supreme place.
Paul’s answer is to set
forth Christ Jesus as pre-eminent in every sphere, and as all-sufficient for
the believer’s need. This is the main theme of the letter, which stands out
among all Paul’s Epistles for the fullness of its revelation about the Person
and work of Christ. It contains also in brief compass a wealth of practical
instruction for Christian living.
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