Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Colossians tomorrow, October 11 (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan)

The book of Colossians is a letter Paul wrote while a prisoner under guard in his own house in Rome. It was written to the church in the city of Colosse. This city is near the coast in the land we now know as Turkey. The people of the church in Colosse were non-Jewish, and referred to as Gentiles.

Paul learned that false teachers had come requiring these Gentiles to worship angels and to follow strict Jewish ceremonies. Paul wrote this letter to correct the false doctrines that had been given to them.

Paul’s message was strong in teaching a better understanding of who Jesus is, his headship over the church, and the power he has over all things. Paul encouraged the people to live holy lives and to work diligently in all things as their gift to God.