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Outlines – Book 51: Colossians (20170917)

Colossians Outlines

Disclaimer: These outlines are, to the best of my knowledge, original materials.  Where appropriate, acknowledgement is given for “inspiration”. Content is intended to be mostly devotional in nature, although doctrine may “slip in.” Long-term intent is to post at least one outline for every chapter of the Bible.

Keith Anthony, 17 September 2017.

Colossians 1 Outlines

A Good Prayer

  1. To Know God’s Will (Colossians 1:9)
  2. To Please God (Colossians 1:10)
  3. To be Fruitful (Colossians 1:10)
  4. To Grow as a Christian increasing in knowledge (Colossians 1:10)
  5. To Live in God’s Strength (Colossians 1:11)
  6. To Handle the Difficulties of Life with joy (Colossians 1:11)
  7. To Develop a Grateful Heart (Colossians 1:12)

Paul’s Message to the Colossians

  1. His Ministry (Colossians 1:7, 23, 25)
  2. His Motive (Colossians 1:9-11)
  3. God’s Might (Colossians 1:10, 11, 29)
  4. What God has Made (Colossians 1:12, 20, 23, 26, 28)
  5. A New Mind (Colossians 1:21)
  6. Manifestation (Colossians 1:26)
  7. The Mystery (now revealed) (Colossians 1:26,27)

Colossians 2 Outline

Poisoning by Philosophy

  1. A Conflict Arisen (Colossians 2:1)
  2. Paul’s Concern Abounds (Colossians 2:1)
  3. The Comfort Available (Colossians 2:2)
  4. Corruption that has Arisen (Colossians 2:7)
  5. Christ’s Completeness Abides (Colossians 2:9)
  6. The Cross Avails (Colossians 2:14)
  7. The Commandments Abolished (Colossians 2:21-22)

Colossians 3 Outline

Instructions for Colossae

  1. Seek things Above (Colossians 3:1)
  2. Set your Affections (Colossians 3:2)
  3. Remember that you are Submersed in Christ (Colossians 3:3)
  4. Let the New Man be Seen (Colossians 3:9)
  5. Sing with Grace (Colossians 3:16)
  6. Submit to authority (Colossians 3:20)
  7. Serve with Singlesness (the right Attitude) (Colossians 3:22)

Colossians 4 Outline

Duties

  1. Administer Equally (Colossians 4:1)
  2. Appeal to and for All Men (Colossians 4:3)
  3. Appreciate the World’s Watching Eyes (Colossians 4:5)
  4. Have an Answer for Every Man (Colossians 4:6)
  5. Accept the Brethren (Colossians 4:10)
  6. Apprehend the Ministry (Colossians 4:17)