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When Paul is arrested in Jerusalem in late A.D. 57, it plunges Paul into a legal morass that sees him held under protective custody in Caesarea for nearly two years, transported to Rome for his legal appeal, and two more years waiting in Rome for his court hearing. Altogether, Paul is sidelined for nearly five years, A.D. 58 – 62. It is important to understand that Paul is not a prisoner at this time: He is a Roman citizen, first arrested for inciting a riot, but quickly put under protective custody and sent to Rome for a legal appeal that he initiates.

The third of Paul’s so-called “Prison Epistles”, Paul writes to the church in Colossae, a church he had not founded, nor ever visited. So just how did this church come to be, and what was Paul’s relationship with it? Join Logos Bible Study’s Dr. Bill Creasy as he answers these questions and explores the challenges facing this developing church.

Prior to his death Paul confronted the question of Jesus’ place in the cosmos. He experienced Jesus as his source of grace and was challenged to reflect on his role in creation. Paul proclaimed that Jesus does not fit into the worldview of the Ephesians and Colossians: rather Jesus is the worldview. Program covers the Biblical theology of creation, from Genesis to St. Paul’s mature theology as found in Ephesians and Colossians.

Paul wrote to the Colossians to counteract Gnosticism, a mixture of heresies that had invaded the church. The theme of the book, as Skip Heitzig teaches, is that the believer is complete in Christ.

The book of Colossians begins with thanksgiving for God's work building up the faith of the Christians at Colossae and allowing the Gospel to bear fruit in their lives. The writer, Paul the Apostle, then expresses the hope that we have in Christ and the effect that this knowledge should have on us individually, as a church body and in our everyday relationships. Pastor Jarrod Cruise delivers this series of sermons on this epistle which contains both inspiring truths and practical instruction.

Why does a 2,000-year-old book still matter? Why should it? The answer is found in The Message: REMIX New Testament, today's Bible in contemporary language for tomorrow's leaders. The Message has had a profound impact on millions of people worldwide, including some of the best-known artists in contemporary Christian music today. The Message: REMIX is read by artists whose lives have been impacted by The Message.

Giving Glory to God from Sarasota, Florida

Studies through the New Testament book of Colossians with Pastor Gene Pensiero of Calvary Hanford

This 12 part series is an easy to understand explanation of Paul's epistle to the Colossian church. In it, the Apostle describes the many facets of Christ's pre-eminence (superiority) in both the physical and spiritual worlds thus establishing the reasons for His Lordship over all.

Have you ever wondered how to stay focused and faithful in your walk with the Lord? This study through the book of Colossians with Pastor Skip Heitzig gives you direction on how to remain steady and balanced in your walk and challenges you to draw closer to the One who loves you more than any other.

Adult Sunday School Messages

Lessons from the early church that will help us fulfill our mission as disciples of Jesus.

Practicing Hope is a podcast for Christians looking for honest conversations about the brokenness and beauty in the world. Hosted by your friends at The Colossian Forum, you'll learn about reconciliation, transformation, and new ways to practice hope.

Pastor Scott provides deep insight to the book of Colossians and reveal stunning facts of history that are still relevant and can be applied in your life today.

Pastor Scott provides deep insight to the book of Colossians and reveal stunning facts of history that are still relevant and can be applied in your life today.

Pastor Scott provides deep insight to the book of Colossians and reveal stunning facts of history that are still relevant and can be applied in your life today.

The Commented Bible: Book 45 - Colossians is part of a series of writings on the Apostle Paul's complete writings, in 14 parts. This book in the series is Part 7, and it covers the Bible book of Colossians, covering every verse, with commentary, extensive cross-references, and study questions for each verse. It will serve as a learning tool and continuing study reference throughout one's life. It is a valuable reference for Christians who want to study deeply the true teachings of the Bible, which writings are the basis of all true faith.