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Colossians. Author. Paul. Audience and Purpose. He writes to “the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse ” Paul never visited; was started by Epaphras Paul’s letter was prompted by a report from Epaphras about a heresy, called Gnosticism
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Author • Paul
Audience and Purpose • He writes to “the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse” • Paul never visited; was started by Epaphras • Paul’s letter was prompted by a report from Epaphras about a heresy, called Gnosticism • Paul wanted to encourage them to set their hearts and minds on things above, not on earthly things
Date and Place Written • Wrote while he was in Prison in Rome • Around A.D. 59 to 62
Theme • The fullness of Christ • 2:9-10
Outline • Introduction: greetings, thanks, prayer (1:1-14) • The fullness of God in Christ (1:15-2:23) • The fullness of the Christian walk (3:1-4:1) • Conclusion: personal instructions and greetings (4:2-18)
Characteristics • The deity of Christ • Teachings • Two main sections
People • Epaphras • Tychicus • Onesimus • Aristarchus • Mark • Luke • Archippus
Teachings • Fullness • Mystery • Heresy • Freedom