1. How does Paul describe the Colossian Christians?

2. Paul prayed that the Colossian Christians might grow in their knowledge, wisdom, and understanding so that they would have patience and endurance and give thanks to God.

3. Apparently, the Colossian believers did not join the false teachers in their celebration.

4. The author of this letter encouraged the Colossian Christians to be confident in living in the liberating power of Christ's spirit.

5. Lastly, as Paul was giving thanks for the Colossian Christians' faith, love and hope, he could not help but recognize that it was the proclamation of the gospel message that made it all possible.

6. Paul is praying that the Colossian Christians may have a complete, practical knowledge of the will of God every day of their lives.

7. When Paul wrote to the Colossian believers, they were facing some conflicts. They had difficulty connecting their lives in Christ with their lives in Colossae .

8. Epaphras longed that the Colossian Christians might fully develop in Christ and become mature Christians, absolutely certain of their position in Christ.

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9. In these verses Paul reminds the Colossian Christians that there ought to have been a difference in their lives since they came to Christ, because of their position in him.

10. For the Colossian Christians, previously, they were without God, without hope.

11. This is why Paul could be thankful when he thought of the Colossian believers.

12. We all need this today. False teaching in the Colossian church weakened the bonds of fellowship. It does today.

13. Paul wrote to warn about the subtle arguments and false teachings that threatened to undermine the Colossian 's faith.

14. With this drop , Paul wrote this letter to the Colossian believers.

15. Epaphras came to Paul because of the problems the Colossian church was encountering.

16. What is the first definite request Paul asks?Paul prayed that the Colossian Christians might be filled with the knowledge of God's will.

17. With this as back drop, Paul wrote this letter to the Colossian believers.

18. Paul is still writing about the change that should have taken place in the lives of the Colossian Christians when they came to Christ.