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An Outline Introduction to the Bible—Colossians

Bible: Divine revelation of God’s plan for redemption in Christ, kingdom rule in Christ, and the glory of God in Christ—resulting in love for God and man 1

Part 2: New Testament—Redemption through faith in Christ and the kingdom of God accomplished [Redemption Provided] 2

II. The Epistles: Redemption applied [practiced] in the church, while waiting for the kingdom

  1. The Pauline Epistles: Letters to the predominantly Gentile churches 3
    1. Colossians: Completeness in Christ guards against the counterfeits of mysticism, legalism, and traditionalism
      1. Introduction: Greetings of grace and peace from an Apostle of Christ (the all-sufficient One) to those complete in Christ [(the All-sufficient One) at Colossae] (Col 1:1-2)
      2. Intercession/Edification: Encouragement through thanksgiving and prayer for those in Christ (the all-sufficient One) at Colossae (Col 1:3-14)
      3. Instruction: Completeness in Christ starts with the understanding of the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ (Col 1:15-2:5)
      4. Refutation: Completeness in Christ cannot be obtained by human wisdom, religious tradition, mystical experience, or human effort—it is a gift of grace received by faith (Col 2:6-23)
      5. Exhortation: Completeness in Christ is a gift of God that should shape one’s thinking, desires, and actions [the entirety of one’s life] (Col 3:1-4:6)
      6. Information/Participation: Completeness in Christ brings fellowship, love, and concern for the other believers (Col 4:7-18)

1 See 2Ti 3:15; Eph 1:3-14; Mat 22:37-40; cf. Gen 1:1ff; Isa 45:18-25; Dan 2:44; Zec 14:9, 16-17; Rev 22:3-5

2 See for example Mat 28:18-20; Luk 24:44-47; Jhn 20:31; Act 1:6-8; Act 8:30-31; Rom 1:1-5; Heb 1:1-3; Rev 1:17-18; Rev 22:1-5

3 See Gal 2:7-9

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