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Colossians: Summary & Key Themes
Colossians at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Paul |
|---|---|
| Written to | the church in Colossae |
| Type | Letter |
| Chapters | 4 |
| Position | Book 51 of 66 · book 12 of the New Testament |
Summary
Paul shows that Christ is supreme over all creation and enough for salvation, so believers need no extra rules or secret wisdom. He then describes setting hearts on things above.
Main themes
- the supremacy of Christ
- new life
- Christ is enough
Key verse
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.Colossians 3:2 (KJV)
How to read Colossians
Read it in one or two sittings first; short letters were written to be read aloud in one go. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?
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