About this episode

The episode discusses the beginning of Paul's letter to the Colossians, focusing on Christian identity and the significance of Jesus as the firstborn of all creation.

Erick and Daniel are joined by Brian Thomas to begin Paul's letter to the Colossians. Paul believes that the identity of the Christian must precede any instruction. And what does it mean that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation? Have a listen. More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson Follow 1517: Instagram X/Twitter Facebook

People in this episode

Hosts: Erick Sorenson, Daniel Emery Price

Guest: Brian Thomas

Topics covered

• Christian identity
• Paul's letters
• Colossians
• Theology
• Firstborn of creation

Keywords

• Colossians
• Paul
• Christian identity
• Theology
• Jesus
• Firstborn
• Erick Sorenson
• Daniel Emery Price
• Brian Thomas

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Organizations: 1517

Books & works: Colossians

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