The supremacy of Christ over every philosophy and principality — then and now
Paul introduces himself as "an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God." By stating this, Paul emphasizes that his authority and calling as an apostle come directly from Jesus Christ and were not self-appointed or conferred upon him by any human authority.
For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. - (Col 1:19–20).
The apostle Paul begins his letter to the brothers and sisters at the church in Colossae by calling them saints. According to the biblical definition of a saint, Paul’s greeting should not come as a surprise. However, the biblical definition of a saint may not be immediately clea
"Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations- “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandment
Welcome to this Bible study on the book of Colossians! Before diving into the text, let us first explore the historical context surrounding this letter.
Despite the challenges facing the church at Colossae, Paul's letter contains a message of hope and encouragement. He reminds the Colossians of the supremacy of Christ, who is the image of the invisible God and the head of the church. Paul emphasizes that it is through Christ that