Books of the Bible

New Testament · Paul's Letters

Colossians

Paul answers teaching that added rules and spiritual experiences to Christ by showing how completely sufficient Christ is, then applies that to household and daily life.

Authorship
Written by Paul, from prison.
Historical setting
A small city in the Lycus valley Paul had not personally visited.
Key themes
The supremacy of Christ · Fullness in him · Freedom from empty religion · New self
Where it sits in the story
The letter that most concentrates on who Christ is over all creation.

Colossians belongs to Paul's Letters. Romans to Philemon. Letters to churches and to co-workers.

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