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Off the Track A Time-Traveler’s Guide to Colossae, Home to Judaistic Heresy

This article gives the background to the letter of Paul to the Colossians. It discusses the city, the issue of authorship, and the false teaching that was there.

The Christian Way of Life: The Paraenetic Material in Colossians 3:1-4:6

The Christian lifestyle described in Colossians 3:1-Colossians 4:6 makes use of three types of traditional catechetical and ethical material.

Return to Colossae

This article identifies the heresy that was facing the church at Colossae, and how the apostle Paul fought against it by writing on the true identity and sufficiency of the Lord Jesus. The author ends up with a call for today's Christian to heed the word of Paul to the Colossians.

Sceva, Solomon, and Shamanism: The Jewish Roots of the Problem at Colossae

What is the background to the problems Paul addresses in his letter to the Colossians? Arnold wats to take a new look at the possible Jewish background for the veneration of angels at Colosse. The Jew Sceva receives specific attention as a possible source of the problem.

Creed and Theology: Reflections on Colossians

What is the relationship between theological expression and the creedal character of the gospel? In what sense is the gospel a creed? This essay defends the thesis that the theology of Paul is given a structure as a creed. This creed remained constant and unchanging. The author illustrates it from the way Paul defends the gospel in Colossians, in particular Colossians 1 and Colossians 2.

Christ's Glory as Head of the Covenant of Grace

Looking at Colossians this article shows how the glory of Christ is seen through the fulfilment of the covenant of grace.

Colossians for Women: Living in Christ

The book of Colossians can help Christian women, wives, and mothers to place Jesus in the center of their lives. This article discusses how Christian women can develop maturity, live in a Christian manner with others, and be obedient to God's call for submission.

Colossians for Women: Restored Relationships

The book of Colossians can help Christian women and mothers to put Jesus in the center of their lives. This article discusses how we can let Christ's light shine in our personal relationship with God, as well as our relationships at church at at home.

Colossians for Women: Wrapped Up in Jesus

How do we get past the distractions of life and focus only on Jesus? This article works from the book of Colossians to encourage Christian women to make Jesus central in their lives. Here the author discusses getting past the fear of what people think about you, and focusing instead on being captivated by Jesus.

"Colossians-Style Discipleship"

The book of Colossians teaches us a lot about discipleship. At the heart of discipleship is a life of thanksgiving for what Christ has done for us. Discipleship results from the awareness that Christ has redeemed us from a life of slavery. Discipleship involves suffering in joy while serving Christ.

Believers Need the Gospel

Looking at how Paul dealt with church issues in his letter to the Colossians, this article shows that exalting Christ is the way to deal with problems in the church. The gospel is the solution, and the gospel must be preached to all.