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New Testament Survey


CHAPTER ELEVEN

COLOSSIANS

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

  • Name the author of the book of Colossians.
  • Identify to whom the book of Colossians was written.
  • State the purpose for the book of Colossians.
  • Write the Key Verses of the book of Colossians from memory.
  • State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Colossians.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Paul

TO WHOM: Believers at Colosse who were to share the letter with the believers at Laodecea.

PURPOSE: To deal with doctrinal issues in the church.

KEY VERSES: Colossians 3:1-3

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLES: Christ is all and is in all.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Tychicus, Anesemus, Aristarchus, Markus, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, Demas, Nymphas, Archippus

OUTLINE

I. Introduction: Colossians 1:1-14

A. Greetings: Colossians 1:1-2
1. From: Paul and Timothy: Colossians 1:1
2. To: The saints and faithful brethren in Christ at Colosse: Colossians 1:2
3. Grace and peace from God and Jesus: Colossians 1:2
B. Thanksgiving: Colossians 1:3-8