Colossians Bible Study

Faith Baptist Church

Fall, 2005

I. Introduction (1:1-1:9)

A. A Word about Colosse

B. The Writers

C. Reason for writing

D. The Recipients

E. Paul’s Prayer (1:3; 9ff)

F. Effect of the Gospel

II. Christ – His Nature and Work (1:9-1:29)

A. Preeminence of Christ (1:9-18)

B. Reconciliation in Christ (1:19-23)

C. Mystery in Christ (1:24-29)

III. Christ – His Centrality (2:1-3:11)

A. Christ vs. Philosophy (2:1-10)

B. Christ vs. Legalism (2:11-23)

C. New Man in Christ (3:1-11)

IV.Christ – Results of His Indwelling (3:12-4:6)

A. Character of New Man (3:12-17)

B. Relationships in the Home (3:18-4:1)

C. Christian Graces (4:2-6)

V. Closing Thoughts (4:7-18)