Colossians 3 by Jill

Who: Paul, you (church of Colossae), Greek, Jew, circumcised, uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free, God’s chosen ones, wives, husbands, children, slaves

What: Stand firm, live as new self

Where: seated at the right hand of God, focus on above

 

Structure:

If raised with Christ then seek things from above

v8-28 Direct Instructions on what should and should not be a part of their lives

v 8 (cause) Because of evil desire (result) God’s wrath is coming

(cause) you have died (effect) life is with Christ

 

Atmosphere: Tone: Warning, concern, admonishment to stay faithful, instructional

 

Literary Form: Letter

 

Terms:

raised

above

died

death

richly