Colossians Outline
Colossians 1:1 - 1:12 - Introduction
Greetings : 1:1 - 1:2
Gratitude : 1:3 - 1:8
Growth (Prayer For) : 1:9 - 1:12
Colossians 1:13 - 1:23 - Christ is supreme, and his work has reconciled us to himself.
The Supremacy of Christ : 1:13 - 1:20
The Work of Christ : 1:21 - 1:23
Colossians 1:24 - 2:7 - Paul is a minister of the Gospel, and is concerned
for the Colossians.
Paul's Ministry : 1:24 - 1:29
Paul's Desire For Colossian Maturity : 2:1 - 2:7
Colossians 2:8 - 2:23 - Avoid deception and false ethics ('elementary principles')
Defense of Christ and His Work : 2:8 - 2:15
Attack on Useless Rules : 2:16 - 2:23
Colossians 3:1 - 3:17 - Set your mind on things above
The Christian Life - Foundations : 3:1 - 3:4
The Christian Life - Lay aside evil practices : 3:5 - 3:11
The Christian Life - Put on the character of God : 3:12 - 3:17
Colossians 3:18 - 4:1 - Rules for roles
Wives and Husbands : 3:18 - 3:19
Children and Parents : 3:20 - 3:21
Slaves and Masters : 3:22 - 4:1
Colossians 4:2 - 4:18 - Prayer, Evangelism, and Closing
Prayer and Evangelism : 4:2 - 4:6
Closing Matters : 4:7 - 4:18