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NT Final Colossians
Jeff Patterson CCSOM
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
12/07/2006

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Date and Place of Colossians Authorship
Definition
58 AD, Roman Imprisonment(House Arrest)
Term
Theme of Colossians
Definition
Pre-eminence of Christ in all things(he is above works)
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Purpose of Colossians
Definition
To combat heresy in Colossae (gnosticism type of heresy) (special knowledge)
Term
What are the 5 characteristics of Colossian heresy?
Definition
(1)Undermines Creation
(2)Attacks person and work of Jesus Christ
(3)Challenges ethical approach to life*
(4)highly intellectual (special knowledge)
(5)exclusive to those who had special knowledge.

*the body and spirit are separate so what you do with the body will not affect the soul. therefore do whatever you want.. and it wont affect your relationship with God. (wrong duh)
Term
Colossians 1-2
Definition
Doctrinal: emphasize the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ
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Colossians 3-4
Definition
Practical: emphasize the position and lifestyle of believers.
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Colossians KEY WORDS
(1)sophia
(2)sunesis
(3)epignosis
(4)pleroma
(5)somatikos
Definition

(1)sophia - wisdom
(2)sunesis - intelligent
(3)epignosis - SUPER knowledge
(4)pleroma - fullness
(5)somatikos - bodily
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Theological Emphases

(1)(2)(3)
Definition
(1)Deity of Christ affirmed
(2)Our hidden life in Christ(complete life)
(3)Our freedom from vain human philosophies and religious superstition
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