Background on Colossians | Bible.org
Because of the rising tide of human philosophies confronting us today, no New Testament book speaks with more relevancy than does the epistle to the Colossians. Not only do we live in an …
What Is the Background of Colossians? - Bibles.net
Here are a few important things to know about the background of Colossians, including the author, setting, key themes, and global message.
Book of Colossians Overview - Insight for Living Ministries
Why is Colossians so important? The church at Colossae was under attack from false teachers who were denigrating the deity of Jesus; they were teaching that He was not actually God. …
Background on Colossae and the Colossians - Theology of Work
In the letter to the Colossians, Paul addresses how our relationship to God through Jesus Christ affects us in the workplace. Specifically, he writes about how slaves are to do their work for …
Introduction to Colossians - ESV.org
Purpose, Occasion, and Background. A dangerous teaching was threatening the church at Colossae, one that lessened Christ’s role and undermined the new identity of believers “in …
Colossians - Bible Book Chapters and Summary - Christianity
Context and Background of Colossians. Timeframe. Colossians was written during Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome. Multiple sources list a variety of dates within the timeframe of 57-64 …
John MacArthur :: Bible Introductions - Colossians - Blue Letter Bible
Colossians contains teaching on several key areas of theology, including the deity of Christ (1:15–20; 2:2–10), reconciliation (1:20–23), redemption (1:13, 14; 2:13, 14; 3:9–11), election …
Brief Intro to Colossians - Theology for Real Life
Mar 14, 2019 · Background to Colossians. The letter to the Colossians was composed by the apostle Paul during one of his many times in prison for declaring Jesus as the risen Lord of the …
Colossians - Executable Outline - Study Resources - Blue Letter Bible
Introduction to Colossians AUTHOR: The apostle Paul, joined in his salutation by Timothy ( Col 1:1 ), and signed by Paul himself at the end of the letter ( Col 4:18 ). Early sources in church …
Background of Colossians - Enter the Bible
Religious and philosophical currents of the first century, some of which found a home in Colossae while others moved through the city, reflect diverse religious practices, dualistic thought …