About this episode

This episode introduces the book of Colossians and discusses its themes including unity in the church and the purpose of life.

Introduction Colossians answers questions related to... Science and Technology Unity in the Church Authority Purpose of Life Relationships in our lives End Times Gnosticism: (gnosis) Emphasizes a secret knowledge of God and salvation. Emphasize an inferior god of creation to the superior god of redemption (material created is evil, only spiritual world is good). 1. Greetings Colossians 1:1-2 2. Thanksgiving Source of gratitude Colossians 1:3 Colossians 1:7-8 Content of gratitude Colossians 1:4-6 Hebrews 11:6 Colossians 1:4-6 John 15:12 1 John 3:14 Colossians 1:6 Application: Express Gratitude for God's People Live in such a way that people hear about your faith.

Topics covered

• Introduction to Colossians
• Unity in the Church
• Purpose of Life
• Relationships
• End Times
• Gnosticism

Keywords

• Colossians
• Unity
• Purpose of Life
• Relationships
• Gnosticism
• End Times
• Gratitude

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: High Pointe Church

Books & works: Colossians

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