Colossians
One of my favorite books of the Bible is the letter of Colossians. I have spent many sessions teaching this little letter in the past. I love the care and concern that Paul expresses to these believers even though he has never met them. I love how unselfish he is. He is in prison, yet he doesn't go on and on about how hard things are for him. He also doesn't ask for material things or pray for the Colossians that they would be comfortable. Rather, Paul focuses on how Christ and the cross are of first importance. I have heard that there are over 40 opinions on what the heresy or problem was that caused Paul to write to the Colossians. Though there is much to be commended about them, including their faith, hope and love. There is a problem or concern that Paul had. It seems that someone is trying to add to the gospel with some type of philosophy or tradition, whether it is a Hellenistic group of Jews or gnostic group or something else. It is possible that