choose to select from more
than 250 languages for instant
translation of the information presented.
Creative Bible Study
STEP FOUR: GATHER INFORMATION ON THE DOCTRINE
For this study we first read and outlined the book of Colossians:
The Book Of Colossians
I. Introduction: 1:1-14
A. Greetings: 1:1-2 B. Thanksgiving: 1:3-8 C. Paul's prayer for Christians at Colossae: 1:9-14
II. The person and work of Jesus: 1:15-23
A. Lord of creation: 1:15-17 B. Lord of the Church: 1:18-19 C. Reconciler: 1:20-23
III. Paul: God's minister of reconciliation: 1:24-2:7
A. Sufferings: 1:24 B. Minister of mystery of Christ: 1:25-29 C. Desire for unity and stability in Christ: 2:1-7
IV. Christ's lordship over false teaching: 2:8-3:4
A. Lord of every power: 2:8-10 B. Source of the new life: 2:11-14 C. Conqueror of principalities and power: 2:15 D. Colossian practices as denial of Christ's lordship: 2:16-3:4 1. Ritual: 2:16-17 2. Angel worship: 2:18-19 3. Subject to rudiments of world: 2:20-23 4. Worldly, temporal affections: 3:1-4
V. Christ's lordship and the Christian life: 3:5-4:6
A. Old life to put off: 3:5-9 B. New life to put on: 3:10-17 C. Special situations: 3:18-4:6 1. Home: 3:18-21 2. Work: 3:22; 4:1 3. General guidelines: 3:23-25
VI. Final instructions: 4:2-6
A. Duty of prayer: 4:2-4 B. Duty of witness: 4:5-6
VII. Closing: 4:7-18
A. Personal greetings: 4:7-17 B. Salutation: 4:18