A Suggested Outhne of the Book of Colossians

Theme: Jesus Christ is preeminent

Key verse: Colossians 1:18

I. Doctrine: Christ’s Preeminence Declared (Colossians 1)

A. In the gospel message (Colossians 1:1–12)

B. In redemption (Colossians 1:13–14)

C. In creation (Colossians 1:15–17)

D. In the church (Colossians 1:18–23)

E. In Paul’s ministry (Colossians 1:24–29)

II. Danger: Christ’s Preeminence Defended (Colossians 2)

A. Beware of empty philosophies (Colossians 2:1–10)

B. Beware of religious legalism (Colossians 2:11–17)

C. Beware of man-made disciplines (Colossians 2:18–23)

III. Duty: Christ’s Preeminence Demonstrated (Colossians 3—4)

A. In person purity (Colossians 3:1–11)

B. In Christian fellowship (Colossians 13:12–17)

C. In the home (Colossians 3:18–21)

D. In daily work (Colossians 3:22—4:1)

E. In Christian witness (Colossians 4:2–6)

F. In Christian service (Colossians 4:7–18)