Colossians

Introduction

John MacArthur wrote that Colossians answers questions related to...

• Science and Technology 

• Unity in the Church

• Authority 

• Purpose of Life

• Relationships in our lives 

• End Times

Gnosticism:  (gnosis)

Emphasizes a secret knowledge of God and salvation. Emphasize an inferior god of creation to the superior god of redemption (material created is evil,  only spiritual world is good).

1. Greetings

• Colossians 1:1-2

2. Thanksgiving

• Source of gratitude

  • Colossians 1:3

  • Colossians 1:7-8

• Content of gratitude

  • Colossians 1:4-6

  • Hebrews 11:6

  • Colossians 1:4-6

  • John 15:12

  • 1 John 3:14

  • Colossians 1:6

Application: 

• Express Gratitude for God's People 

• Live in such a way that people hear about your faith.