Colossians 2 - Introduction

COLOSSIANS CHAPTER TWO

VAIN DOCTRINES VS.

THE VICTORIOUS CHRIST

Paul's Ministry; (Colossians 1:24-29; Colossians 2:1-5)

1.

Walk in Christ as you received Christ; (Colossians 2:6-7)

2.

Vain doctrines Opposed to Christ; (Colossians 2:8-23)

a.

Philosophy; Colossians 2:8-10

(1)

It makes spoil of you; Colossians 2:8 a

(2)

It is after the traditions of men; Colossians 2:8 b

(3)

Christ has the fulness of God-hood; Colossians 2:9

(4)

Christ makes us complete; Colossians 2:10 a

(5)

Christ is head over all; Colossians 2:10 b

b.

Judaism; Colossians 2:11-17

(1)

Christ gives us perfect circumcision; Colossians 2:11-12 a

(2)

Christ gives us perfect life; Colossians 2:12 b - Colossians 2:13 a

(3)

Christ gives forgiveness; Colossians 2:13 b

(4)

Christ has nailed the ordinances to the cross; Colossians 2:14

(5)

Christ made a complete triumph; Colossians 2:15

(6)

Let no man judge you over Judaistic ceremonies; Colossians 2:16-17

(a)

Ceremonies are a shadow

(b)

Christ is the body

c.

Angel worship; Colossians 2:18-19

(1)

It robs you of your prize; Colossians 2:18 a

(2)

Its devotees are puffed up; Colossians 2:18 b

(3)

It does not hold fast the Head; Colossians 2:19

d.

Ordinances about self-denial (Asceticism); Colossians 2:20-23

(1)

You died with Christ from such ordinances; Colossians 2:20-21

(2)

The ordinances deal with perishing things; Colossians 2:22

(3)

The ordinances have no value against fleshly indulgence; Colossians 2:23