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The Lost City That Received Paul’s Letter
- Colossae was a small city off the main road that declined after deadly earthquakes in the 60s AD.
- Its tel remains unexcavated and largely forgotten, yet it received one of Paul's letters.
Colossians Echoes Ephesians’ Structure
- Colossians mirrors Ephesians structurally with theology first and practice second.
- Paul pairs doctrinal exposition with household ethics to address context-specific problems.
Paul Confronts Gnostic Dualism
- Colossae struggled with a local Gnostic-influenced teaching that split spirit and matter.
- Paul responds by affirming Christ's full creation role and rejecting dualistic denigration of the material world.