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Written by John Plantz   

Colossians

I.  Introduction

  • The author is Paul the Apostle Paul is his Greek name and Saul is his Hebrew name as is the custom of the Jews to have two names even today this day.
  • Tradition says that Paul wrote Colossians at prison in Rome. Acts 28:16, 30, 31.
  • Colosse is about 140 miles from Ephesus.
  • It seems that Paul never visited Colosse but traveled close to this area when he was at Ephesus and went to Antioch on his third missionary journey.
  • Colosse was like a tri-city with Laodicea and Hierapolis.
  • Colosse was known for its acceptance of oriental mysticism.
  • Laodicea was known for its wealth and also its philosophers
  • See Rev. 3:14 -22  known for its wealth but really poor
  • It was also the chief city of the Phrygia region.
  • Hierapolis was known for the birthplace of Epictetus a moralist
  • Epictetus taught in Rome and Nicopolis of Greece.
  • The church at Colosse was probably started by Epaphras Phil 1:4-8, and 4:12, 13.
  • Paul was probably teaching at the school of Tyrannus in Acts 19:9, 10 – 26

A. Paul’s Address Col. 1:1

  1. Written in the same fashion as Philippians
    The style of ancient letter writing  see Philippians notes.
  2. Paul’s designation of himself
    1. An apostle of Jesus Christ had to see the risen L-RD.  1 Cor. 9:1,2,  Acts 1: 2- 8
    2. By the will of G-D  see 2Tim. 1:1, Eph. 1:1, 2Cor. 1:1.
    3. To confront error on his Apostleship.
  3. 3. Paul’s designation of Timothy
    1. Timothy our brother Col. 1:1
    2. Not an apostle
      1. Not referred to in a hierarchy
      2. A fellow Christian

B. Paul’s Salutation Col. 1:2

  1. Paul’s designation of the Saints
    1. It is given to every believer in Christ.
      1. Collection for the saints 1Cor. 16:1
      2. Salute every saint in Christ JESUS Phil. 4:21
      3. To all that be in Rome, beloved of G-D called to be Saints. Rom. 1:7
      4. Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the L-RD JESUS and love unto all the saints. Eph. 1:15
      5. We are sanctified made saints Heb. 10:10 set apart.
    2. Saints towards G-D
    3. Faithful brethren towards Christians.
  2. Christians mentioned in Colossians
    1. Epaphras   - Col. 1:7, 4:12, Philemon v.23 at Colosse
    2. Onesimus  - Col. 4:9,          Philemon v.10 at Colosse
    3. Archippus  - Col. 4:17,        Philemon v.2 at Laodicea
    4. Nymphas   - Col. 4:15                             at Colosse
  3. Christian connections in the Laodicea Epistle.
    1. Philemon - Philemon v.1 church is in Philemon house
    2. Apphia    - Philemon v.2
  4. Christians who are Paul’s fellow labours
    1. Timotheus  - Col. 1:1, Philemon v.1
    2. Tychicus     - Col 4:7, Sent off to Ephesus 2 Tim. 4:12
    3. Marcus       - Col 4:10, Philemon v.24 known as Mark.
    4. Aristarchus  - Col 4:10, Philemon v.24
    5. Jesus         - Col 4:11,                      known as Justus
    6. Lucas         - Col 4:14, Philemon v.24 known as Luke
    7. Demas       - Col 4:14, Philemon v.24

After this letter was sent the cities of the Lycus valley suffered a devastating earthquake C.E. 61

C. Paul’s designation of Christian gifts Col. 1:2

  1. Grace from G-D the Father and the L-RD Jesus Christ
    Grace in Hebrew is CHEN in Strong’s 2580, kindness,favor, precious.
    Grace in Greek is CHARIS in Strong’s 5485 manner or Act divine influence upon the heart, joy, gift, thanks
    1. Noah - Gen. 6:8
    2. Moses - Ex. 33:13-17
    3. Gideon - Judges 6:16,17
    4. David - Psa. 84:11
    5. JESUS - John 1:14, 16, 17
  2. Peace from G-D the Father and the L-RD Jesus Christ
    Peace in Hebrew is SHALOM in Strong’s 7965, well, health, prosperity, be at peace, salute, all is well, favor.
    Peace in Greek is EIRENE in Strong’s 1515, to join quietness, rest, set at ease.
    1. Abraham - Gen. 15:15
    2. Issac - Gen. 26:29
    3. Jacob - Gen. 41:16
    4. Moses - Lev. 26:6
    5. JESUS - Luke 24:36, John 14:27

Grace and peace are really blessings for the saints at Colosse and a security against error.

D. Paul’s Thanksgiving for the Colossians Col. 1:3- 8

  1. We give thanks to God our Father 1:3
    1. Praying always for you v. 3
    2. Remembering their faith v. 4
    3. Love the saints v. 4
    4. Their hope v. 5
    5. Their belief in the gospel v. 5
    6. Their fruit v. 6
    7. Their truth in God v. 6
  2. Gives Thanks for Epapaphras’ Mission
    1. Fellow servant v. 7
    2. Faithful minister of Christ v. 7
    3. Faithful witness v. 8
    4. Prayer v. 9-11
    5. Giving thanks to God the Father (inheritance) v. 12

II. Jesus Christ supreme in Age of Darkness Col. 1:13-15

A. Delivered us from the power of darkness

  1. Ps. 107:14 – “He brought them out of darkness and the shadow ofdeath, and brake their bands in sunder.”
  2. I Pet.2:9 – “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, apeculiar people, that ye should show forth the praises of Him whohath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
  3. Acts 26:18 – “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness, and from the power of Satan unto G-D that they may receive forgiveness of sins and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me (Jesus).”

B. Translated Us in the Kingdom of His Dear Son 1:13

  1. Ps. 2:7 – “I will declare the decree; the L-RD hath said unto me, thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee.”
  2. II Sam. 7:13 – “He shall build an house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of His kingdom forever.”
  3. Read Ps. 145:1-13
  4. Isa. 9:7 – “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the L-RD of hosts will perform this.”
  5. Dan. 7:13,14Son of man, a kingdom everlasting (18) saints
  6. Mt. 10:7 – “the kingdom of heaven is at hand”
  7. Mt. 16:28 – “the Son of man is coming in his kingdom”
  8. I Pet. 1 – “For son an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our L-RD.”
    1. Precious faith I Pet. 1:1
    2. Righteousness of G-D 1:1
    3. Saviour Jesus Christ 1:1
    4. Knowledge of G-D & Jesus Christ our L-RD 1:1
    5. Divine power unto life and godliness 1:3
    6. Divine nature 1:4
    7. Diligence 1:5
    8. Faith 1:5
    9. Virtue 1:5
    10. Knowledge 1:5
    11. Temperance 1:6
    12. Patience 1:6
    13. Godliness 1:6
    14. Brotherly kindness 1:7
    15. Charity 1:7
    16. Fruitful 1:8

C. Redemption through His Blood Col. 1:14

  1. Psa. 49:8 – “For the redemption of their soul is Precious, and it ceaseth forever.”
  2. Psa.130:7 – “Let Israel hope in the L-RD for with the L-RD there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption.”
  3. Lk. 2:38 – “And she (Anna) coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the L-RD, and spake unto all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
  4. Lk. 21:7 – “…Son of man coming in a cloud with Power and great glory.”
    Lk. 21:8 – “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh.”
  5. Rom. 3:24 – “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
  6. I Cor. 1:30 – “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of G-D is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”
  7. Heb. 9:12 – “Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holyplace, having obtained eternal redemption for us.” 

D. The Forgiveness of Sins Col. 1:14

  1. Psa. 130:4 – “But there is forgiveness with Thee, that Thou mayest be feared.”
  2. Acts 5:31 – “Him hath G-D exalted with his right hand to be a prince (Isa. 9;6) and a Saviour (I Jn. 4:14) for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.” Acts 26:18
  3. Eph. 1:7 – “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace.”

E. Image of the Invisible G-D Col. 1:15

  1. Gen. 1:26,27 - man created in God’s image
  2. Ex. 20:4 - not to make any graven images
  3. I Cor. 15:49 – “And as we have borne the image of the earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.”
  4. II Cor. 3:18 – “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the L-RD, are changed into the same image fromglory to glory, even as by the spirit of the L-RD.”
  5. II Cor. 4:4 – “In whom the god of this world hath blinded theminds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of G-D, should shine unto them.”
  6. Heb. 1:3 – “Who being the brightness of his glory, and expressimage of his person, and upholding all things by the word of hispower, when he by himself purged our sins, sat down on the righthand of the majesty on high.”

III. Jesus Christ Supreme in an Age of Ecumenism Col.1:16-29

“ecumenical” (Webster) = general; universal; specifically, an epithet (applying to a word, or a person, or thing) applied to an ecclesiastical council regarded as representing the whole Christian, or Catholic church

A. Taught that G-D was not knowable

  1. Mars’ Hill (the unknown G_D) Acts 17:18-31
  2. Created all things Col. 1:16
  3. He is before all things v. 17
  4. Head of the church v. 18
  5. All the fullness dwelt in Him v. 19
    1. Ps. 10:11 fullness of joy
    2. Eph. 1:23 fullness of Him that filleth all in all
    3. Jn. 1:16 “Of His fullness have all we received and grace for grace”
    4. Col. 2:9 “in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the God-head bodily”
  6. Peace through the Blood of the Cross
    1. Heb. 8:11 came as a High Priest.  8:12 his blood
    2. Eph. 2:12-16 blood of Christ, peace, new man
    3. 1 Pet 2:24 body on the tree, dead to sin, live unto righteousness
  7. Alienated and enemies
    1. In your mind
    2. Wicked works
  8. Body of His flesh v. 22
  9. Continue in the faith
    1. Grounded
    2. Settled
    3. Be not moved
    4. The hope of the gospel

B. Dispensation of G-D

  1. To fulfill the word of G-D
    1. Mt. 5:17 “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy but to fulfill”. (more sure,fully known, believable)
    2. Mt. 5:18 “for verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled”.
    3. Psa. 145:19 “He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them”.
    4. Psa. 19:7 “The law of the L-RD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the L-RD is sure making wise the simple”.
  2. The Mystery that G-D could be known Col. 1:26,27.
    1. Rom. 16:25 ‘Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ,according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began”.
    2. Deut. 29:29 “The secret things belong unto the L-RD our G-D: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law”
    3. Assignment: write out verses, give overall insight on each of the following words.
      1. Secret: Amos 3:7, Psa. 25:14, Prov. 3:32, Judges 13:18, Job15:8, 29:4, Ps. 31:20, Isa 48:16, 52:10, Dan 2:18,19 Mt. 13:35, John 18:20, Rom. 16:25.
      2. Mystery: Mk. 4:11, Rom. 11:25, 16:25, 1Cor. 2:7, 1Cor. 15:51, Eph. 1:9, 3:3,4,9, 5:32, 6:19, Col 1:1, Col. 2:2, 4:3, 2Thess. 2:7,1 Tim. 3:9,16.
      3. Mysteries: Mt 13:11, Lk 8:10, 1Cor 4:1, 13:2, 14:2
      4. Foundation: Psa 104:5, Mt. 13:35, 25:34, Lk.11:50, John 17:24- 26, Rom. 16:25, Heb. 9:26, 1 Pet. 1:20.
      5. World began: John 9:32, Rom 16:25, 2Tim 1:9, Rev 13:8

IV. Jesus Christ supreme in an Age of Philosophy. Col. 2:1-10

A. Comforted in the mystery of G-D v. 1,2

  1. together in love v.2
  2. full assurance v.2
  3. treasure of wisdom and knowledge v. 3

B. Stay Away From Enticing Words v. 4

  1. by beholding your order v. 4
  2. steadfastness of your faith in Christ v.5
  3. received Christ the L-RD v. 6
  4. walk in Him v. 6
  5. rooted and built up v. 7

C. Don’t Let Man Spoil You v. 8 (see Acts 17:18)

  1. Through philosophy
    1. Epicureans – Epicurus 342-271 BC
      1. good is pleasure, pain evil
      2. experience, not reason
      3. true pleasure, and not absolute truth
    2. Stoics – Zeno 280 BC (see Acts 17:18)
      1. Adaption of Socrates
      2. Ideal of virtue, endurance, self sufficiency
      3. Believed in the force of the universe
      4. Force pervades all and becomes the reason and soul in the animate creation
    3. Epictetus CE 50-135 Stoic
      1. Taught that we should not demand events to happen as we want but want them to happen as they do or should
      2. Repeated the views of Socrates
      3. “The emotions of grief pity, and even affections are well known disturbances of the soul. Grief is the most offensive”
      4. quotes of Epictetus by Arrian Anthology – “Conduct me, Zeus, and thou, O Destiny, wherever thy decree has fixed my lot. I follow willingly, and; did I not, wicked and wretched would I follow still” Albert Ellis founder of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
    4. Plato 424-347 BCE teacher of Aristotle, see Wikipedia
      1. Cannot see the visible world of ideas
      2. Visible work of matter formed the substantum of first century Gnosticism (matter equated with evil)
      3. Was said that his mother became pregnant through a virginal conception
      4. The material world as it seems to us is not the real world but only a shadow of the real world
    5. Socrates 469-399 BCE Plato’s teacher, see Wikipedia
      1. He compares the body to prison house for the soul.
      2. The brain is like a bird caged with pieces of knowledge,fluttering about in it like doves and pigeons, so that a man might reach in for one fact and pull out the wrong one.
      3. Compares intellectual debate to the physical contests so popular in the ancient Greek world.
      4. “Says that a person who lies deliberately is a better man than the man who lies unwittingly, just as a man who throws an athletic contest is better than the man who loses from lack skill
    6. Zeus and the other gods. Zeus – Greek and in Rome Jupiter
      1. King of the gods-god of sky and thunder. Ruler of Olympus
      2. his symbols are the thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and the oak.
      3. he absorbed the role of the chief Phrygian god. Phrygian area has Colosse, Laodicea, Hierapolis as its main cities.
    7. Traditions of men – rudiments of the World
      1. Mk. 7:7 “Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men”. See also Mark 7:1-10
      2. Mt. 15:6 “And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free, thus have ye made the commandments of G-D of none effect by your tradition.
      3. 1 Tim. 1:4 “Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is faith: so do.
      4. Titus 1:14 “Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
      5. Isa. 29:3 “Wherefore the L_RD said, for as much as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their face toward me is taught by the precepts of man.”
      6. I Tim. 6:20 “O, Timothy, keep that which is committed tothy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called.” (evolution) I Tim. 6:21 “…which some professing have erred concerning the faith.”
    8. Jesus Christ Col 2:8
      1. Dwelled all the fullness Eph. 1:23; Jn. 1:16; Ps. 16:11
      2. God-head bodily - Triunity I Jn.5:7; Isa. 48:12-16
        Rom. 1:20
        Acts 17:29
        Jn. 1:14
      3. Complete in Him 2:10
        Col.4:12
        Jn. 17:4
        Heb. 12:2
      4. Head of all principalities and powers
        Eph. 6: 12 “…wrestle not against principalities, powers,
        rulers, darkness, spiritual wickedness

V. Jesus Christ supreme in an Age of Legalism Col 2:11-17

A. Jewish legalism

  1. Circumcision Col 2:11
    1. Deut. 30:6 “And the L-RD thy G-D will circumcise thine heart…”
    2. John 3:4 “… how can a man be born when he is old?...”
    3. 1 Pet 1:23 “Being born again…of incorruptible by the word of G-D”
    4. Gal 6:1 “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything
  2. Baptism Col. 2:12 Jewish Mikveh
    1. Mt. 3:7 “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his Baptism”. (John the Baptist)
    2. Mk. 1:4 “John did Baptise in the wilderness, and preach the Baptism of repentance for the remission of sins”.
    3. 1 Cor. 10:2 "And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea”. See Ex 14:13-22
  3. Penalty of the Law. Col 2:14
    1. Eph 2:15 “Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the lawof commandments contained in ordinances”.
    2. Col. 1:20 “ And having made peace through the blood of his cross,by himself to reconcile all things unto himself,…”.
  4. Judge you in meat, or drink Col. 2:16
    1. I Cor. 8:8“…but meat commendeth us not to God…”
    2. Rom. 14:17 “…for the kingdom of God is not meat or drink…”
  5. In respects of holy days, new moons, Sabbath days
    1. Heb. 10:16“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days saith the L-RD, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them.”
    2. Isa. 66:23 “And it shall come to pass that from one new moon to another, and form one Sabbath to another shall all flesh come toworship before me, saith the L-RD.”
  6. Shadow of things to come Col 2:17
    1. Read Heb.8:1-6

VI. Jesus Christ Supreme in the Age of Mysticism Col. 2:18

A. Let no man beguile you of your reward v. 18

  1. See notes Who’s who in the history of Western Mysticism

B. Voluntary humility v. 18

  1. 1 Pet. 5:5 “… yea all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed
    With humility: for G-D resisted the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
  2. Eph. 4:2 “with all lowliness, and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love."

C. Worshipping angels v. 18

  1. Gal. 1:8 “but though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed”.
  2. 2 Cor. 11:14 Satan transforms himself into an angel of light.
  3. Mohammad - Gabriel, Joseph Smith - Moroni, Benny Hinn – many angel
  4. Gen. 3:1- 13 Satan came to Adam and Eve and beguile them.

D. Intruding into things not seen v. 18

  1. Heb. 11:1 “now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
  2. Some were using mystical or magic to look at things not seen.
  3. Paul is wanting the people to walk by faith.

E. Vainly puffed up mind v. 18

VII. Jesus Christ Supreme in an Age of Asceticism Col 2:20

Asceticism- body self denial, training of the body will aid in training of the soul

A. Rudiments of the world

  1. touch not
  2. taste not
  3. handle not

B. Doctrines of men

  1. see ‘philosphies’ section
  2. wisdom in will worship
  3. humility
  4. neglecting of the body
  5. satisfying of the flesh

VIII. Jesus Christ Supreme in an Age of Rebellion Col 3:1-17

A. Ten Commandments

  1. Remember the L-RD G-D Ex. 20:2
    “Christ sitteth on the right hand of G-D” Col. 3:1
  2. Thou shalt have no other gods before me Ex. 20:3 see v. 4
    “Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth” Col. 3:2
  3. Thou shalt not take the name of the L-RD thy G-D in vain Ex. 20:7
    “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ” Col. 3:17
  4. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy Ex. 20:8 (rested the 7th day)
    “When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory?” Col. 3:4
    “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you REST” Mt. 11:28
  5. Honor thy father and thy mother Ex. 20:12
    “Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing unto the Lord” Col. 3:20
  6. Thou shalt not murder Ex. 20:13
    “But now ye also put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth” Col. 3:8
  7. Thou shalt not commit adultery Ex. 20:14
    “Fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, concupiscence.Col3:5
  8. Thou shalt not steal Ex. 20:15
    “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of Perfectness”. Col. 3:14
  9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against the neighbour.Ex. 20:16
    “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deed”. Col. 3:9
  10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house.Ex. 20:17
    “Covetouness, which is idolatry”. Col. 3:5

B. Your life is hid with Christ in G-D.

  1. Put on the new man v.10
    1. renewed in knowledge v.10
    2. after the image of him
  2. Put on therefore, as the elect of G-Dv12
    1. holy
    2. beloved
    3. bowels of mercies see Phil 2:1
    4. kindness
    5. humbleness of mind
    6. meekness
    7. longsuffering
    8. forbearing one another
    9. forgiving one another
  3. Put on charity v.14
  4. Let the peace of G-D rule in your hearts v.15
  5. Be ye thankful v.15
  6. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly v.16
    1. in all wisdom
    2. teaching and admonishing
    3. in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
    4. singing with grace in your hearts to the L-RD

IX. Jesus Christ supreme in an Age of Syncretism Col 3:18-4:3

Syncretism – blending ideas of different Religions and Philosophies

A. Family

  1. Wives
    1. “submit yourselves unto your own husbands as it is fit in the L-RD”.
    2. submission is a great characteristics of G-D’s workmanship Eph. 5:22,23,1 Cor. 11:3.
    3. the Wife’s submission is associated with Christ’s submission to G-D
      1 Cor15:28.the wife is equal to her husband as Christ is equal to G-D
  2. Husbands
    1. “love your wives, and be not bitter against them
  3. Children
    1. “obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the L-RD. See Eph. 6:1
  4. Fathers
    1. provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. See Eph 6:4

B. Servants. See Eph. 6:5-8

  1. obey in all things your master according to the flesh fear and trembling.
  2. Not with eye service as men pleasers See Eph. 6:6,7.
  3. In singleness of heart fearing G-D. See Eph. 6:5
  4. Do it heartily. See Eph. 6:6 the will of G-D

C. Masters. See Eph. 6:9

  1. Give unto your servants(just and equal)see Eph 6:9
  2. Remember your master in heaven see Eph. 6:9
  3. Continue in prayer.
  4. Watch with thanksgiving.

D. Philosophers views on Family

  1. Wives and husbands see page 3 of Aristotle“ it is a matter of natural necessity not of choice that one exists as male and female and desires union with the opposite sex to reproduce another like one’s self”. Page 6 “ the relationship of husband to wife essentially political.
  2. Children and parents page 6 of Aristotle “superior… monarchic both are free. Page 12 of Plato “ willing to destroy the state to create an ideal family. Page 7 Parents love their children as being something of themselves.
  3. Fathers Wikipedia from Plato on Socrates “Socrates twice compares the relationship of the older man and his boy lover to the father–son relationship.Socrates’ disciple, towards he displays more concern than his biological sons, says they will feel “fatherless” when he is gone.Many dialogues, like these suggest that man – boy (which is spiritual) is a wise man’s substitute for father – son biology (which is bodily).”
  4. Servants Page 6 "slave is the property of the master."
  5. Masters Page 6 "Master own the slave."

X. Paul’s Benediction. Col 4:5-18

A. Walk in Wisdom 4:5

  1. Luke 2:40 “And the child(JESUS) grew and waxed strong in spirit,filled with wisdom…”.
  2. Jas. 1:5 “if any man lack wisdom let him ask of G-D”.
  3. Eph. 5:15 “see then ye walk circumspectly , not as fools, but as wise”.

B. Speech be always with grace. Col. 4:6

  1. Seasoned with salt.
  2. Salt is “common used for seasoning and preserving food from earliest age”. Webster’s dictionary.
  3. Mt. 5:13 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted?”

C. Sending of workers. Col 4:7-9

  1. Tychicus:
    1. Col. 4:7 “… beloved brother, a faithful minister, fellowservant in the L-RD”.
    2. Eph. 6:21 “ beloved brother, faithful minister in the L-RD”.
    3. See Acts. 20:4 and Titus 3:12
  2. Onesimus:
    1. Col. 4:9 “a faithful and beloved brother”.
    2. Philemon v.10 begotten in my bonds,v.11 now profitable to theeand to me.v.16 “not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brotherbeloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee…”.

D. The Salute-Shalom-Eirene-Peace of Paul. Col. 4:10-18
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