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The circumstance which prompted the writing of Colossians seemed to be the special heresy that arose there.
This false teaching seemed to be the beginning of what later (in the second century) developed into Gnosticism.
It contained several characteristics.
(1) It was Jewish, stressing the need for observing Old Testament laws and ceremonies.
(2) It was philosophical, laying emphasis on some special or deeper knowledge (gnōsis).
(3) It involved the worship of angels as mediators to God (2:18).
(4) It was exclusivistic, stressing the special privilege and “perfection” of those select few who belonged to this philosophical elite.
(5) It was also Christological.
But this seminal Gnosticism denied the deity of Christ, thus calling forth one of the greatest declarations of Christ’s deity found anywhere in Scripture (1:15–16; 2:9).
A. Greetings 1:1-2
Grace and Peace from God our Father
B. Thanksgiving 1:3-8
Thankfulness for continued Faith
C. Petition 1:9-14
Prayer of Petition for faith.
This petition goes for us as well
Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding
Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord
D. Exaltation of Christ, Incomparable 1:15-20
He Rescued us
Who he is
He Holds us together
Laminin (Pictures) Christ Holds us together
E. Reconciliation by Christ 1:21-23
Old life is gone/ paid for/ buried
You have been Reconciled
F. Revelation of the mystery of Christ 1:24-27
Pauls Stuggles to this point
Happy to do it in order to present Christ
Helping other understand Christ
G. Perfection in Christ 1:28-29
Discipling and training others
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