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Colossians: The pre-eminence of Christ

Salutation, 1:1-2

A. The Praise of God’s Glorious Grace, 1:3-8

  • For their testimony, vv. 3-5a
  • For the gospel, vv. 5b-6a
  • For Epaphras, vv. 6b-8 (cp. 4:12-13)

B. The Prayer of the Apostle, 1:9-14

  • The constancy of his prayer
  • The content of his prayer

C. The Pre-eminence of Christ, 1:15-18

  • Over creation, vv. 15-17
  • Over the Church, v. 18

D. The Purposes of God, 1:19-29

  • That all the Fullness should dwell in Christ
  • That Christ should be the agent of reconciliation
  • That Christ will use His servants to accomplish His purposes

E. The Passion of the Apostle, 2:1-7

  • His conflict, v.1
  • His desire, vv. 2-3
  • His concern, vv. 4-5
  • His exhortation, vv. 6-7

F. The Perils Facing the Colossians, 2:8-23

  • The problem of human philosophy, vv. 8-10
    • Solution: Our union with Christ
  • The problem of legalism, vv. 11-17
    • Solution: The cross of Christ
  • The problem of mysticism, vv. 18-19
    • Solution: The headship of Christ
  • The problem of asceticism, vv. 20-23
    • Solution: Our death with Christ

G. The Practical Outworking of New Life, 3:1-4:6

  • Know your position, 3:1-4
  • Put to death your earthly members, 3:5-7
  • Put off the old man, 3:8-11
  • Put on the new man, 3:12-13
  • Put on love, 3:14
  • Let the peace of God rule, 3:15
  • Let the word of Christ dwell, 3:16
  • Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, 3:17
  • Application to relationships, 3:18-4:1
  • Final exhortations, 4:2-6

H. Passing on Greetings, 4:7-15

Conclusion, 4:16-18

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