Colossians
The supremacy of Christ, against teaching that would add to him.
About Colossians
Colossians confronts a mixture of teaching pressing the church toward rules, visions and intermediaries. Paul’s answer is not point-by-point rebuttal but a portrait: Christ is the image of the invisible God, in whom all things hold together and in whom the fullness of God dwells. If that is true, additions are unnecessary. The later chapters describe the new self clothed in compassion, kindness and patience.
- Christ’s supremacy
- Fullness
- New life
- Thankfulness
Key verses in Colossians
All 4 chapters of Colossians
Verses to memorize from Colossians
- Colossians 3:1-2 — If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above — set your minds there, not on earthly things.
- Colossians 3:12 — As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience.
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom.
- Colossians 3:23 — Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.
Topics drawn from Colossians
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