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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