Colossians
New Testament book
Colossians is a book of the New Testament, written as a letter from the apostle Paul to the Christian community at Colossae, an ancient city in what is now Turkey.
The epistle addresses theological disputes and emphasizes Christ's supremacy over all creation.
Paul's letter to the Colossians warns against false teachings.
Biblical letter-writer
- MarkCommon masculine name
- BarnabasEarly Christian apostle
- LukeMasculine biblical name
- apostleMessenger for a cause
minister · servant · prisoner · coworker · faithful · beloved
Doctrine of the Messiah's nature
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
- firstbornFirst child born
- fullnessState of being complete
reconciliation · redemption · forgiveness · atonement · mystery · wisdom · knowledge · principalities
Written symbol or message
- PaulineOf the apostle
- correspondenceExchanged written communication
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- papyrusAncient plant-derived writing material
scroll · text · churches · circulation · greeting · exhortation · instruction · authorship
Salvation through hidden wisdom
- philosophyStudy of fundamental truths
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- asceticismSevere self-denial practice
- legalismExcessive adherence to rules
circumcision · festivals · Sabbath · shadow · substance · deception · captivity · worldly
Paul
Biblical letter-writer
apostle · minister · servant · prisoner · coworker · faithful · beloved
Christology
Doctrine of the Messiah's nature
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
- firstbornFirst child born
fullness · reconciliation · redemption · forgiveness · atonement · mystery · wisdom · knowledge · principalities · powers
letter
Written symbol or message
- PaulineOf the apostle
- correspondenceExchanged written communication
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
papyrus · scroll · text · churches · circulation · greeting · exhortation · instruction · authorship · amanuensis
Gnosticism
Salvation through hidden wisdom
- philosophyStudy of fundamental truths
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- asceticismSevere self-denial practice
legalism · circumcision · festivals · Sabbath · shadow · substance · deception · captivity · worldly · mysticism
submission
Yielding to another's will
children · fathers · slaves · masters · compassion · kindness · humility · patience · forgiveness · love
- Ancient EpistlesRomans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians
- Bible BooksGenesis, Exodus, Proverbs, Matthew, Mark
- New TestamentMatthew, Romans, Mark, Acts, Corinthians
- Apostle PaulPaul, Saul, Romans, Galatians, Corinthians
- Bible studystudy Bible, study guides, study guide, study notes, scripture reading
- Early ScripturesNew Testament, Gospels, Acts, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Mark
ColossiansGospel of Matthew
Opening New Testament text
Gospel of Mark · Gospel of Luke · Gospel of John · Acts of the Apostles · Revelation
ColossiansRomans
Ancient Italy's imperial people
1 Corinthians · 2 Corinthians · Galatians · Philippians · Philemon
ColossiansJames
Traditional masculine name
Jude · Hebrews · Revelation · Gospel of John