Exegetical Analysis of Colossians

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Recommended: a literary exegesis to the book of Colossians

Scripture Paragraph Text:
Colossians 1:24 – 2:5
Book Purpose:

Paul’s purpose in writing this book is to teach against the false teaching’s being taught there.
The main theme of the book is that Jesus Christ is God and the only true way to heaven.

Subject of Paragraph:

Sacrificial Service for Christ

Scriptural Context:

Immediate: The Passage before this one deals with the Supremacy of Christ. It tells that Christ is God and how he reconciled us to him. The passage after this one deals with living in him. It tells of the fullness that can be found in him. Paul also writes of our forgiveness and how he was triumphant over the cross. Basically Paul tells us of the freedom we have in Christ.
Book Context: The passage I chose deals with what we need to do as Christian’s. It also tells of the labor we will face for Christ. I think it is meant to be an encouragement to stay strong in the faith. The book of Colossians to me relates to the passage I chose by the way it flows. It seems to flow in an orderly fashion. It starts with the explanation of how Christ is Supreme and the proof of His Deity. Paul then transitions to telling about what he has gone through for the gospel and how he is compelled to labor for the Gospel. From there he goes into the freedom we have in Christ and how we are made alive in him. Paul then goes on to give us rules for Holy living. He also instructs us on how to run a Christian household. He...

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