ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS, Colossians 2, Saturday, November 1, 2025
Context for Chapter 2 Chapter 1 introduced Christ as supreme over all of creation. Chapter 2 refines this argument by showing how the salvation offered through Jesus is superior to false, alternative systems. Paul specifically refutes several ideas, such as legalism, asceticism (self-denial), and mysticism. These are not how God intends us to grow, spiritually. Later chapters will contrast these false, external attempts with the true, inner spiritual growth which comes only by faith in Christ. A S ource: https://www.bibleref.com/Colossians/2/Colossians-chapter-2.html 1. Standing Firm Against Deception , Verses 1-10, KESHIA 1 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Chr...