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Colossians 2:6-23 Introduction: Translations use words They are described as vain, empty, hollow, high-sounding, nonsense (NLT) Theosophy = any of a number of philosophies maintaining that a knowledge of God may be achieved through: One of the challenges being taught by legalists (Jews) was that of the role of Circumcision. 1A. Role of Circumcision Part…

Colossians 1:16-23 Introduction: Probably the greatest single theme of Colossians in the Supremacy of Christ! The supremacy of Christ is a doctrine surrounding the authority of Jesus and His God-nature. In the simplest of terms, to affirm the supremacy of Christ is to affirm that Jesus is God. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines supreme as “highest in…

Colossians 1:9-14 NLT – ‘To give you complete knowledge’…. Knowledge – epignosis = precise and correct knowledge. Knowledge of things ethical and spiritual. Difference between ‘understanding’ and ‘wisdom.’ Understanding – comes from the Greek – epistemon which focuses on intellect and factual knowledge. Wisdom – Sophos – more related to the practical, real-life use of…