COLOSSIANS AT-A-GLANCE & N.T. BOOK #12 AUTHOR: APOSTLE PAUL WRITTEN: 60-62 AD Old Testament: 39 Books Ne 12 stament: 27 Books CLAIMS TO FAME: Famous for teaching us to be wary of false teachers. PROBLEMS OR ISSUES THIS BOOK IS ADDRESSING: MOST FAMOUS VERSES: • The Colossian church was trying to mix Greek philosophy with Christian theology. The result was called Gnostic philosophy. Among other things, it taught that the physical world was evil and Jesus was a spirit and not a man. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 Important Points about the Book: Paul begins this book by defending the authority of Jesus and warning against spiritual practices which are not of God. He tells the people that Jesus is divine. They were starting to say what many people say today, that he was simply a great prophet and teacher and there are other paths to contact with God the Father. In Chapters 3-4, he teaches the people about love. He feels if they put on the love of Christ they will stop getting distracted by false doctrines. He teaches believers how to live at home, how to manage family matters, and how to get along with other believers in Christ.