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Written by Paul
4 chapters · 26 min read
~60-62 AD
The church in — a small city in modern-day Turkey
Colossians is Paul's response to problematic teachings infiltrating the church — a blend of Jewish legalism, worship, and misguided spiritual philosophy. His answer is straightforward: Jesus is enough. The Christ hymn in chapter 1 is one of the most exalted statements of Jesus' divinity in the entire Bible.
The mystery hidden for centuries turns out to be six words: Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1 — The Letter That Puts Everything in Its Place
Paul says the quiet part out loud: strict religious discipline and visible self-denial can look impressively spiritual, but they have zero power to change what's wrong inside.
Colossians 2 — The Only Foundation You Need
Your deepest identity isn't your job title or relationship status — it's hidden with Christ in God, and that should set your compass for daily life.
Colossians 3 — The Life You're Actually Living Now
Paul doesn't pray for his own release — he prays for clarity in his message, reframing prayer as faithfulness inside your circumstances rather than escape from them.
Colossians 4 — Final Instructions From a Man in Chains
ChatGPT can write a sermon. It can't mean it. John 1 explains why that matters.
1 Corinthians 13 describes love as patient, kind, not keeping score. Paul was describing a discipline, not a feeling.
The most basic question in philosophy. And 'it just happened' isn't an answer.
3.2 billion letters of instructions. Written by no one?
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To counter false teaching and affirm that Christ is supreme over all creation