Colossians 2 Bible Study
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Intro
Intro
The first 15 verses show that Christ is the answer to philosophy (head) . The remainder show that He is the answer to ritual (heart).
Christ is the wisdom of God and should not be mixed with man’s philosophy
5 errors in the Colossian church
enticing words
philosophy
legality
mysticism
asceticism
In the vs 1-3 Paul expressed his concerned for the Colossians. He hadn’t been there nor did he plant the church but he was concern just as if he did. His absence as well as his inability to see them face to face didn’t take away his concern. He wanted the Colossians to be comforted and knit together in love. He knew what the attack was toward the church. His desire was that they would be fully committed to gospel & doctrine of Jesus Christ.
BECAUSE
1 of the 5 errors in the church was ENTICING WORDS
And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
Some men would use big words to lead others on a wild goose chase. They sound good but had false conclusions.
Remember the serpent beguiled Eve.
For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
Paul wanted them to know that although he wasn’t there, he was there in spirit, supporting and appreciating.
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Paul wanted them to continue in the tradition of the message of the gospel. This differ in the tradition of false teaching
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
True gospel and sound doctrine in Jesus Christ brings stability.
rooted in Him
built up in (on) Him
stablished in the faith
The MSG says Stop studying it and live it
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,
That bringeth forth his fruit in his season;
His leaf also shall not wither;
And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
The hymn verse that says, My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness.
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
Beware = Look out!
Paul addressed the Colossian heresy that was influenced with old traditions: Judaism, mysticism, mystery cults, etc.
Human tradition were derived by humans and not from God
But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
Rudiments of the world - water, earth, wind & fire
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
Nature of God & the nature of the Holy Spirit were present in Christ.
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
We are complete in him and ready to walk in Him
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
Circumcision was a physical sign of covenant but a circumcision of the heart weighs more.
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
The spiritual significance of baptism
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
We once were dead but not He has quickened us and forgave us of all trespasses
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Is like paying off the debt against us