Colossians
Purpose
Affirms the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ against false teaching and calls believers to live out their new identity in him.
Author
Traditionally Paul the apostle
Time Period
Written c. 60-62 AD, during a Roman imprisonment
Key Themes
- Supremacy of Christ
- Fullness in Christ
- New self
- Wisdom
- Christian household
Outline
The preeminence of Christ (ch. 1-2); putting on the new self (ch. 3-4).