Day 105.99

Colossians: Hope

Acrostic Theme: HOPE

Author: Paul

Date Written: 61-63 A.D.

Audience: The Church at Colossae facing four errors in understanding who Jesus is

Key Verse: 2:9-10

Outline:

Introduction (1:1-14)

I. The Preeminence Of Christ (1:15-23)

   A. In Creation (1:15-17)

   B. In Redemption (1:18-23)

II. The Apostle Of Christ (1:24-2:7)

   A. Paul's Service (1:24-29)

   B. Paul's Solicitude (2:1-7)

III. Warnings Against The "Colossian Heresy" (2:8-23)

   A. Warning Against Philosophy (2:8-10)

   B. Warning Against Judaistic Ceremonialism (2:11-17)

   C. Warning Against Angel Worship (2:18-19)

   D. Warning Against Asceticism (2:20-23)

IV. The Christian Solution (3:1-4:6)

   A. Set Your Mind On Things Above (3:1-4)

   B. Put Off The Old Man (3:5-9)

   C. Put On The New Man (3:10-17)

   D. Familial Responsibilities (3:18-4:1)

   E. Exhortations To Prayer And Proper Conduct (4:2-6)

V. Paul's Companions (4:7-14)

   A. Commendations Of His Messengers (4:7-9)

   B. Greetings From His Friends (4:10-14)

Conclusion (4:15-18)

Colossians

01. Hope produced by Christ

02. Objections to false teachers

03. Principles for Christian lifestyle

04. Expectant prayer and greetings

Recap: The Law, Church, Joys