I read a little bit about the background of Colossians and the history of this letter was a little different from the others we have read recently. The letter apparently is to affirm that the Colossians are on the right track. Some teachers were preaching that the Colossians needed to "live in very strict way in order to be fully united with Christ." (from my Lutheran Study Bible). Paul, as mentioned in many of the previous letters, believes fervently that because God first loved us and forgives us we can "lead lives worthy of the Lord" (v 10) so Paul writes this letter so that the so called "teachers" do not lead the Colossians astray.
I'm looking forward to this book!
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