Colossians Outline

I. The Preeminence Of Christ (1:15-23)

   A. In Creation (1:15-17)
   B. In Redemption (1:18-23)
 

II. The Apostle Of Christ (1:24-2:7)

   A. Paul's Service (1:24-29)
   B. Paul's Solicitude (2:1-7)
 

III. Warnings Against The "Colossian Heresy" (2:8-23)

   A. Warning Against Philosophy (2:8-10)
   B. Warning Against Judaistic Ceremonialism (2:11-17)
   C. Warning Against Angel Worship (2:18-19)
   D. Warning Against Asceticism (2:20-23)
 

IV. The Christian Solution (3:1-4:6)

   A. Set Your Mind On Things Above (3:1-4)
   B. Put Off The Old Man (3:5-9)
   C. Put On The New Man (3:10-17)
   D. Familial Responsibilities (3:18-4:1)
   E. Exhortations To Prayer And Proper Conduct (4:2-6)
 

V. Paul's Companions (4:7-14)

   A. Commendations Of His Messengers (4:7-9)
   B. Greetings From His Friends (4:10-14)