Understanding Colossians: Overview of Paul's Ministry and Background
Discover the journey of Paul's ministry from his preaching in the North to his martyrdom in Rome, along with insights into the establishment of the church in Colossae and the reasons behind Paul's letter addressing heresy. The outline of Colossians highlights the pre-eminence of Christ in relationships, doctrine, and ethics.
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Colossians FOR BEGINNERS MIKE MAZZALONGO MIKE MAZZALONGO 1 Introduction Introduction
Pauls Paul s Ministry: 32 Ministry: 32 AD AD 67 AD 67 AD 32 32- -34 Began preaching in the North. Spent time in Arabian Desert. 35 AD 35 AD - - First tried to associate with disciples in Jerusalem. 36 36- -42 42 AD AD - - Returned to Tarsus to teach and preach. 42 42- -44 44 AD AD - - Recruited by Barnabas to work in Antioch as teacher. 34 AD AD - - Converted on the road to Damascus.
Pauls Paul s Ministry: 32 Ministry: 32 AD AD 67 AD 67 AD 44 AD 44 AD Went to Jerusalem with offering for the poor collected from various congregations 45 45- -57 AD 57 AD Missionary journeys 58 58- -60 AD 60 AD Detention at Caesarea because of Jewish accusations. Trial before Felix, Festus and Agrippa 60 60- -61 AD 61 AD Trip to Rome under Roman guard 61 61- -63 AD 63 AD Roman house arrest 63 AD 63 AD Released from Roman jail. 64 64- -66 AD 66 AD Visited churches previously established 67 AD 67 AD Arrested and martyred in Rome
Background Background Colossae Colossae Church est. by Epaphroditus and Timothy Written in Rome by Paul 61-63 AD Threat to the church
Background Background : Content &Reason : Content &Reason for the Letter for the Letter Heresy was a mixture of ideas and seen as a new and higher form of Christianity Some features: Worship of angels Observance of Jewish laws/customs Superseded the teachings of Christ Paul answers by presenting Christ and all His attributes as pre-eminent
Outline Outline 1.Salutation 1:1-2 2.Christ: pre-eminent in relationships 1:3-29 3.Christ: pre-eminent in doctrine 2:1-3:4 4.Christ: pre-eminent in ethics 3:5-4:1 5.Conclusion and greetings 4:2-18
