Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Observation on Col. 1:1-8

The first 8 verses are an introduction or greeting from Paul, accompanied by Timothy

Writer-Paul(by inspiration from the Holy Spirit)
Other whos are Timothy, Epaphras, God, Christ, believers

Where- Colossae
What- The Truth of the Gospel
Repeated words (You-9times), And (Christ-5times) kind of says it all doesn't it?
Structure
Gram. We give thanks -Writing -Greeting, introduction
Atmosphere
Deep concern
Literary style
Letter
Terms
Bond-servant: slave
Truth: genuineness, honest
Learned: obtained knowledge
Fruit: growth, produce
Understand: comprehend

Question going into The Interpretation phase:

In this passage of scripture-the word You was used 9 times. Why was the focus as much on the people as what Christ did/
What was going on that made it necessary to address this audience in this way?


Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

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