THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS

Chapter 1. The Glory of Christ

Joyfully
Endurance and Patience

I. Give Thanks to God for Believers

  1. Faith in the Gospel
  2. Knowledge of God's Will
  3. Experience the Power and Authority

II. Brought into the Kingdom of Christ

  1. Share in Inheritance
  2. The Kingdom of the Son He Loves
  3. Have Redemption

III. Have Supremacy in Everything

  1. Abundant Revelation
  2. Every Creature Under Heaven
  3. Christ's Body

Chapter 2. The Fullness of Christ

Buried with Him
Raised with Him

I. The Mystery of God Is Christ

  1. Encouraged in Heart
  2. United in Love
  3. All Riches of the Full Assurance

II. Fine-Sounding Heresies

  1. Hollow and Deceptive Philosophy
  2. Human Tradition
  3. Basic Principles of this World

III. Connected with the Head

  1. Triumph by the Cross
  2. Nullify Ritual
  3. Cancel the Regulations

Chapter 3. Exercises in Life

The Word of Christ
Dwell in You

I. Set Minds on Things Above

  1. Christ Is Life
  2. Put Earthly Nature to Death
  3. Put On the New Self

II. Life in the Church

  1. Five Virtues
  2. Put On Love
  3. Let Peace rule Your Heart

III. Life at Home

  1. Wives Submit, Husbands Love
  2. Obey Parents
  3. Obey Masters

Chapter 4. Being Watchful and Thankful

Make the Most of Every Opportunity
Be Wise toward Outsiders

I. Devote Yourselves to Prayer

  1. Open a Door for the Gospel
  2. Proclaim the Mystery of Christ
  3. Proclaim Clearly

II. The Ministry of Tychicus

  1. A Dear Brother
  2. A Faithful Minister
  3. Fellow Servant in the Lord

III. Paul's Greetings

  1. Greet One by One
  2. Faithful toward the Lord
  3. Greetings of Paul's Personal Signature