Placement in the Holy Bible:

• Twelfth book of the New Testament

Author:

• Paul, who wrote this letter to provide guidance and warnings to the church in Colossae.

Intended Audience:

• Members of the church in Colossae and all Christians interested in the fullness of Christ, protection against false teachings, and principles of Christian living.

Purpose:

• To affirm the fullness and divinity of Christ.
• To protect the church from the influence of false teachings and false teachers.
• To provide guidance on the moral and spiritual aspects of Christian life.

Key Themes:

• Fullness of Christ: The divinity of Christ, His completeness, and the importance of salvation through Him.
• Opposition to False Teachings: Criticism of false teachings and false teachers, and affirmation of true doctrine.
• Christian Conduct: Personal morality, family relationships, and behavioural norms within the church.

Major Sections:

1. Fullness of Christ (Chapters 1-2): The divinity and completeness of Christ, the significance of salvation through Him, and opposition to false teachings.
2. Christian Conduct (Chapters 3-4): Guidance on personal morality, family relationships, and behavioural norms within the church.

Structure:

1. Chapters 1-2: Details on the fullness and divinity of Christ, the significance of salvation, and opposition to false teachings.
2. Chapters 3-4: Guidance on personal morality, family relationships, and behavioural norms within the church.

Characteristics:

• Fullness of Christ: Clear description of Christ’s divinity and completeness, and the freedom and salvation obtained through Him.
• Opposition to False Teachings: Critique of false teachings and affirmation of true doctrine.

Christian Conduct: Principles of morality, family relationships, and personal behaviour within the Christian context.