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2. Textual Studies From Paul’s Letter To The Colossians
“In Him you have been
made complete.”
Col 2:10
Textual Studies From Paul’s Letter To
The Colossians

3. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 1 – General Introduction
Basic Outline –
Opening greetings & admonitions 1:1-12
Description of the Christ in Whom every man can be “complete” 1:13 – 2:23
Instructions on how those “complete” in Christ are to live 3:1 – 4:6
Closing personal remarks 4:7-18 4

4. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s work for the body 1:25-29
He was made a “minister according to God’s stewardship” v. 25
For the Gentiles’ sake Acts 9:15-16
His ministry = preach the gospel, the “mystery hidden for ages…Christ in you, the hope of glory” vv

5. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s work for the body 1:25-29
The N.T. = a “mystery” hidden in the mind of God until completely revealed Mk 4: Eph 3:1-9
“Christ in you…the hope of glory”
The pervading influence of Him, His word Eph 3: Col 3:16

6. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s work for the body 1:25-29
The N.T. = a “mystery” hidden in the mind of God until completely revealed Mk 4: Eph 3:1-9
“Christ in you…the hope of glory”
The only hope we have Tim 1:1 Eph 2:11-12

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Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s work for the body 1:25-29
He “…proclaimed Christ, admonishing and teaching every man” v. 28a
“Admonish” = warn re: danger
“Teach” = instruct re: the Christ previously described :14-23

8. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s work for the body 1:25-29
His goal Ù “…present every man complete in Christ” v. 28b
Theme of the epistle 2:10
Paul “strived” in this, using the power that mightily worked in him v. 29
Origin of our word “agonize”

9. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s work for Colossae 2:1-3
Re: them, the Laodiceans, & all others who had never seen his face v. 1
A “struggle” to “…knit them together in love” v. 2a
Preaching draws men to God
It also draws, binds believers together

10. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s work for Colossae 2:1-3
“In Christ” all treasures of wisdom & knowledge are “hidden” v. 3
Something “hidden” implies a serious desire to search & find Mt 13:10-17
Connected to the “mystery”… when finally unveiled, only the one who is serious will attempt to find it

11. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s concern for Colossae 2:4-5
He did not want them to be “deluded” (deceived, beguiled) with persuasive arguments v cp. v. 8
Error was obviously a threat
The reason for his words in 1:14-23
“Smooth talk” Ù it sounds good cp. Rom 16:17-18

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Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s concern for Colossae 2:4-5
The only way to not be “deluded” was for them to have… v. 5
…good discipline (personal order) cp. 1 Cor 14: Thess 3:6-7, 11
…stability in faith (firm foundation) cp. Acts 16:5 [verb form]

13. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul’s concern for Colossae 2:4-5
Though he was absent in body, Paul was glad to know the Colossians possessed these necessary traits
A reference to the information Epaphras had shared with him? 1:8

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Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Walking in Christ vv. 6-7
“Receiving the Lord” is not just some mental ascent of His Divine identity (denominational concept)
More is required – true believers must “…walk in Him” v :10
Our manner of daily living

15. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Walking in Christ vv. 6-7
Those who have “received Him” enjoy 3 benefits v. 7
Having been firmly rooted
– Perfect tense
– Past results w/ results still going
– Planted in Christ Lk 8:15

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Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Walking in Christ vv. 6-7
Those who have “received Him” enjoy 3 benefits v. 7
Now being built up
– Present tense [continual]
– Built upon a firm foundation Eph 2: Pet 2:5

17. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Walking in Christ vv. 6-7
Those who have “received Him” enjoy 3 benefits v. 7
Being established in faith
– Present tense [continual]
– Further confirmation of faith… based on instruction

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Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Walking in Christ vv. 6-7
Those who have “received Him” also have a responsibility v. 7
Overflowing with gratitude
– Present tense [continual]
– Abundant thankfulness

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Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Beware of deception v. 8
Do not be taken captive through philosophy (human wisdom) and empty deception
Such is according to men’s traditions cp. Mt 15:1-6
It is not according to Christ’s gospel

20. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Christ’s superiority vv. 9-14
Paul presents 3 more “…in Him” statements to show His superiority over man-made traditions that take men captive

21. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Christ’s superiority vv. 9-14
“In Him” dwells all fullness of Deity in bodily form v. 9
While in the flesh, He was 100% God
He never stopped being Divine Jn 1:1, : Heb 1:3 Jn 2: Mk 2: Phil 2:6-8

22. Textual Studies In Colossians
Complete In Christ
Textual Studies In Colossians
Lesson 3 – Christ In Whom We’re Complete
Paul exhorts Colossae 2:6-23
Christ’s superiority vv. 9-14
“In Him” man has been made full or complete v [ THEME VERSE]
Perfect tense (past completed action with continuing results)
We can become all that God has destined us to be Phil 1:9-11

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