This morning we read the introduction to the book of Colossians. This book is often considered the one that shows us the importance, centrality, and meaning of the lordship of Jesus Christ.
This was absolutely necessary for the church in Colosse because they were a congregation young in faith who were constantly struggling with attractive perversions.
What this book told the people of Colosse and us today is this...
“The central message of the letter to the Colossians is the all-sufficient Christ. The Lord Jesus deserves the place, not a place in our believing and living as Christian disciples. Christians should focus time itself around celebration of the life and ongoing ministry of Jesus”
Now, this letter comes to us from Paul the Apostle. Likely it was written around 60-62 AD and was done so while Paul was a prisoner in Rome.
The church in Colosse was struggling to maintain a sincere and thriving faith, falling victim to the world around them. It was tough times, and Paul knew this as he wrote this letter.
