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Date and Place of Colossians Authorship |
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58 AD, Roman Imprisonment(House Arrest) |
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Pre-eminence of Christ in all things(he is above works) |
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To combat heresy in Colossae (gnosticism type of heresy) (special knowledge) |
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What are the 5 characteristics of Colossian heresy? |
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(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) |
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Doctrinal: emphasize the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ |
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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 |
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(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) |
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(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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