| 1:1-2 |
The Colossian Epistle - Why? |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson introduces his series of teachings on Paul's letter to the Christians in the small community of Colossae. |
| 1:3-8 |
Thanksgiving, the Golden Triad and the Gospel |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the introduction of Paul's letter to the Colossians, pointing out how the Apostle reminds the believers of specific truth conveyed to them. |
| 1:9-14 |
From Knowledge to Life Through Christ |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson exposits Paul's thanks for the Colossian Christians' faithfulness. Dr. Johnson discusses how Paul's message stresses the importance of the believer's growth in knowledge of Christ and not merely resting on the faith, hope and love given by God. |
| 1:15-20 |
Christ the Lord in Creation and Redemption |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the passage that has been called "the Great Christology." |
| 1:21-23 |
From Enmity to Amity |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on the practical effects of his great Christology: reconciliation between God and sinners. |
| 1:24-29 |
Paul, the Church and the Mystery, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's conception of his own ministry and its hardships. |
| 2:1-5 |
Paul, the Church and the Mystery, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson completes his study of the purpose of Paul's ministry. Dr. Johnson explains the goal and hope of Paul's commitment to the truth of the gospel. |
| 2:6-10 |
Christ, Philosophy and the Fullness of Deity |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's continuing confrontation with the Colossian believers over the false teachings to which they have been exposed. Dr. Johnson comments on the proper relationship of philosophical reasoning to Christian truth. |
| 2:11-15 |
Union With Christ |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the unseen, spiritual method by which humans receive reconciliation with God through Christ. |
| 2:16-23 |
A Defense of Christian Liberty |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains the Colossian Christians' difficulties with the influences from their pagan community. A contextual understanding of Christian liberty is given. |
| 3:1-4 |
Christ Our Life, Now and Then |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's exhortation that the Colossian Christians set their minds on Christ's saving work and "the things above." |
| 3:5-11 |
Trashing the Old Rags, or the Grand Old Doctrine of Mortification |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's admonition for Christians to put to death sinfulness in their bodies. |
| 3:12-17 |
The Christian in Vogue |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's exhortation to the Colossian Christians to "put on the new man" they now have by virtue of their faith in Christ. |
| 3:18-4:1 |
The New Man in the Old Relationship |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's instructions to the Colossian church concerning family relationships that reflect the new life through Christ. |
| 4:2-6 |
Prayer and the Outsiders |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Apostle Paul's further teachings on Christian living. |
| 4:7-18 |
Paul's Last Words to the Colossians |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his series on Paul's letter to the Colossians with exposition on those who are mentioned as being involved the the church at Colossae. |
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