The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians
I. Introduction—1:1-8A. The apostle's greeting—vv. 1-2B. The apostle's thanksgiving—vv. 3-8II. The preeminent and all-inclusive One, the centrality and universality of God—1:9-3:11A. The portion of the saints—1:9-14B. The image of God and the Firstborn both in creation and in resurrection—1:15-23C. The mystery of God's economy—1:24-29D. The mystery of God—2:1-7E. The body of all the shadows—2:8-23F. The life of the saints—3:1-4G. The constituents of the new man—3:5-11III. A living in union with Christ—3:12-4:6A. The arbitrating peace of Christ—3:12-15B. The indwelling word of Christ—3:16-17C. The expression of Christ in ethical relationships—3:18-4:1D. Praying with perseverance and walking in wisdom—4:2-6IV. Conclusion—4:7-18A. The apostle's fellowship—vv. 7-17B. The apostle's greeting—v. 18Outline of Colossians
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