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The '''Epistle to the Colossians''' (pronounced "kuh-LOH-shuhnz") is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]] written by the [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]] to the church in [[Colossae]], as written from prison.

The '''Epistle to the Colossians''' (pronounced "kuh-LOH-shuhnz") is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]] written by the [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]] to the [[church]] in [[Colossae]], as written from prison.

The central [[theology|theological]] theme of the Epistle to the Colossians is the supremacy and sufficiency of [[Jesus Christ]] - especially his [[Sovereignty of God|sovereignty]] over all [[creation]] and his role in [[redemption]]. The book also emphasizes the believer's complete union with Christ and the [[Sanctification|transformative, life-changing power]] of his death and [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ|resurrection]]. In addition, Colossians stresses the importance of standing firm in the faith, being against false teachings and living a life that reflects the life of Christ and Christ's teachings.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/colossians/lessons/theological-themes-in-colossians Theological Themes in Colossians]</ref><ref>[https://www.integrityseminary.net/blog/an-examination-of-the-book-of-colossians-background-themes-and-structure#:~:text=The%20primary%20theme%20of%20Colossians,Basic%20Outline%20of%20the%20Book An Examination of the Book of Colossians: Background, Themes, and Structure]</ref><ref>[https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-colossians/ The Book of Colossians]</ref><ref>[https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-is-distinct-about-the-theology-of-colossians/ What Is Distinct about the Theology of Colossians?], Crossway.org</ref>

The central [[theology|theological]] theme of the Epistle to the Colossians is the supremacy and sufficiency of [[Jesus Christ]] - especially his [[Sovereignty of God|sovereignty]] over all [[creation]] and his role in [[redemption]]. The book also emphasizes the believer's complete union with Christ and the [[Sanctification|transformative, life-changing power]] of his death and [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ|resurrection]]. In addition, Colossians stresses the importance of standing firm in the faith, being against false teachings and living a life that reflects the life of Christ and Christ's teachings.<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/colossians/lessons/theological-themes-in-colossians Theological Themes in Colossians]</ref><ref>[https://www.integrityseminary.net/blog/an-examination-of-the-book-of-colossians-background-themes-and-structure#:~:text=The%20primary%20theme%20of%20Colossians,Basic%20Outline%20of%20the%20Book An Examination of the Book of Colossians: Background, Themes, and Structure]</ref><ref>[https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-colossians/ The Book of Colossians]</ref><ref>[https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-is-distinct-about-the-theology-of-colossians/ What Is Distinct about the Theology of Colossians?], Crossway.org</ref>