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Colossians 2:6-15
Big Idea: If you are a Christian… live like it! (Colossians 2:6)
3 characteristics of a life in Christ:
- Rooted in Jesus (Colossians 2:7a)
- Committed to Orthodoxy (Colossians 2:7b)
- Saturated with Thanksgiving (Colossians 2:7c)
- cf. Acts 17:25; Philippians 4:6
Book of Colossians:
- Written by the Apostle Paul from prison
- Purpose was to deal with the Colossian heresy
- It is difficult to identify the heretical teaching. It most likely had its origin in Gnosticism and possibly some form of Judaism.
- Characterized by:
- severe asceticism
- strict dualism
- adherence to food laws and rituals