Did you do your homework? How many times is Jesus referred to in the Book of Colossians? I counted over 70 times in the NASB. So, what is the Book of Colossians really about? It is about Jesus – specifically the supremacy of Jesus Christ! Let’s quickly review – Paul begins this letter with a […]
Let’s continue to look at Paul’s introduction. After he commends the believers in Colossae for letting the Gospel (the good news of Jesus Christ) penetrate their hearts and work powerfully in them and through them, Paul prays a beautiful prayer over them beginning in verse 9 “For this reason also, since the day we heard […]
By: Matt Dickinson Welcome Back! I trust you reflected on your ‘newness’ in Christ last week. Today, I want us to look at the introduction of this letter (Colossians). Paul’s introduction to the people of Colossae is pretty normal for his writings: 1) states the author(s) – Paul and Timothy, 2) states the recipients – […]