The Book of Colossians
Christ is supreme over all, and believers are complete in him.
- Author
- The apostle Paul
- Date
- c. AD 60–62
- Chapters
- 4
- Genre
- Paul's Letters
Summary
Paul writes to the church in Colossae, which was being drawn toward teachings that added rules, rituals and special knowledge to faith in Christ. He responds with a majestic portrait of Christ as the image of the invisible God, the creator and sustainer of all things, and head of the church.
Because believers have been raised with Christ, they are to set their hearts on things above and put on compassion, kindness, humility and love. Paul applies this new life to families and work: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."
Outline
- Chapters 1–2 — The supremacy of Christ
- Chapters 3–4 — New life in Christ
Key Themes
Key Verses
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Start reading ColossiansWhatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters