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Paul identifies himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of ______, emphasizing divine appointment.
Paul identifies himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of ______, emphasizing divine appointment.
God
The gospel is described as bearing fruit and growing throughout the world, indicating its transformative and expansive ______.
The gospel is described as bearing fruit and growing throughout the world, indicating its transformative and expansive ______.
impact
Paul prays that the Colossians may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and ______, seeking their spiritual maturity.
Paul prays that the Colossians may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and ______, seeking their spiritual maturity.
understanding
Believers are strengthened with all power, according to God's glorious might, enabling them to have endurance and ______ with joy.
Believers are strengthened with all power, according to God's glorious might, enabling them to have endurance and ______ with joy.
God has delivered believers from the dominion of darkness and transferred them to the kingdom of his beloved ______, signifying a change in allegiance.
God has delivered believers from the dominion of darkness and transferred them to the kingdom of his beloved ______, signifying a change in allegiance.
Christ is described as the image of the invisible God, emphasizing that he is the perfect representation of the Father's ______.
Christ is described as the image of the invisible God, emphasizing that he is the perfect representation of the Father's ______.
All things were created through Christ and for him, emphasizing his central role in both creation and its ultimate ______.
All things were created through Christ and for him, emphasizing his central role in both creation and its ultimate ______.
Christ is the head of the body, the church, signifying his leadership and authority over the community of ______.
Christ is the head of the body, the church, signifying his leadership and authority over the community of ______.
Through Christ, God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, making peace by the blood of his ______, thus removing hostility.
Through Christ, God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, making peace by the blood of his ______, thus removing hostility.
Paul rejoices in his sufferings for the sake of the Colossians and completes what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his ______.
Paul rejoices in his sufferings for the sake of the Colossians and completes what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his ______.
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Who are the Colossians?
Who are the Colossians?
Saints and faithful believers united with Christ in Colossae.
What did Paul commend the Colossians for?
What did Paul commend the Colossians for?
Their faith in Jesus and love for all believers.
What is the impact of the Gospel?
What is the impact of the Gospel?
The gospel is growing worldwide, bearing fruit since it was first heard and understood.
What does Paul pray for the Colossians?
What does Paul pray for the Colossians?
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From what has God delivered us?
From what has God delivered us?
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What do we have in Christ?
What do we have in Christ?
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Who is Jesus Christ?
Who is Jesus Christ?
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What is God's reconciling work?
What is God's reconciling work?
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What does Paul urge the Colossians to do?
What does Paul urge the Colossians to do?
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What was Paul's ministry?
What was Paul's ministry?
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Study Notes
- Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, and Timothy greet the saints and faithful brethren in Christ at Colossae.
- Grace and peace are wished upon them from God our Father.
- Thanks is given to God for the Colossians' faith in Christ Jesus and love for all the saints.
- This is rooted in the hope laid up for them in heaven, which they heard in the gospel.
- The gospel is bearing fruit and growing worldwide, as it has done since they first understood God's grace.
- They learned the Gospel from Epaphras, a beloved and faithful minister of Christ.
- Epaphras informed Paul of the Colossians' love in the Spirit.
- Prayers are offered for the Colossians to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, spiritual wisdom, and understanding.
- This is so they may lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him.
- Bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with power, according to His might.
- This will allow for endurance, patience, and joy.
- Thanks is given to the Father, who has qualified them to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
- God has delivered them from the dominion of darkness and transferred them to the kingdom of His Son.
- Redemption and forgiveness of sins are found in Christ.
- Christ is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation.
- All things were created through Him and for Him, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.
- He existed before all things, and in Him, all things hold together.
- Christ is the head of the body, the church, the beginning, the first-born from the dead.
- This is so in everything He might be pre-eminent.
- The fullness of God was pleased to dwell in Him.
- Through Him, God reconciles all things, making peace by the blood of His cross.
- Those once estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, have now been reconciled through Christ's death.
- This is to present them holy, blameless, and irreproachable before God.
- This requires continuing in faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel.
- The gospel has been preached to every creature under heaven, and Paul became a minister of it.
- Paul rejoices in his sufferings for the Colossians' sake.
- In his flesh, he completes what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of His body, the church.
- He became a minister to make the word of God fully known.
- The mystery hidden for ages is now made manifest to His saints.
- God chose to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in them, the hope of glory.
- Christ is proclaimed, warning and teaching every man in all wisdom.
- The goal is to present every man mature in Christ.
- Paul toils and strives with the energy God inspires within him for this purpose.
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