Colossians 1:1-8

We now begin a new study in the book of Colossians. This young, small church is currently under attack. Any time there is a true work of God taking place, you can be certain that it will come under the attack of Satan.The enemy will first question the word of God. He will then question the deity of Jesus. Once a believer has been thoroughly softened up, Satan will alure us with the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life. Paul counters this attack by placing great emphasis on the preeminence of Christ. Further, he places additional emphasis on living a mature, godly life in Christ Jesus. This is done by living in faithful obedience to Jesus and His word. Obedience to God's word solidifies our foundation in Jesus. As we go through this letter, we will see how great it is to be in Christ, how great it is to live for Christ and how great it is to know that we will live for all of eternity with Christ.

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1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

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