Jensens survey of the old testament adam 512
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But it is very clear that he has false teachers
in mind, from such phrases as “that no one
may delude you” (2:4); “that no one take
you captive” (2:8); “let no one act as your
judge” (2:16).
1. Chart 89 shows what were probably the
bases for the speculative doctrines of the
Colossian heresy. Observe the following:
a. The false religionists attempted to solve
the problem of the great gulf. What was that
problem?
b. Two solutions were suggested:
(1) God reaching man by way of
emanations from Himself, each successive
emanation being of less holiness. How was
Jesus regarded, as compared with angels?
(2) Man reaching God in the realm of
mental activity.4 Why was mind and spirit
worshiped?
c. Since esh was regarded as essentially
evil, asceticism and legalism were the
consequences. What is asceticism? Does the
Bible teach that flesh itself is evil?
CHART 89: TEACHINGS OF THE COLOSSIAN
HERESY
Read 2:4—3:4. What verses refer directly
or indirectly to each of the following
heresies shown on Chart 89: worship of
angels; denial of deity of Christ; speculation;
dei cation of human knowledge; asceticism;
Judaistic legalism?
As correctives for the heresies, what
di erent truths about Christ does Paul teach
in the passage?
D. CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION (3:5—4:6)
Up to this point in the letter, Paul has
written about doctrine: rst, true doctrine
(1:1—2:3); then, false doctrine (2:4—3:4).
Now in the typical Pauline pattern, he
directs attention to practical Christian living.
Observe references in the passage to
speci c conduct and speci c groups. Follow
this outline as you read:
Christian living
1. in personal life 3:5-17
2. in domestic life 3:18—4:1
3. in relation to the world 4:2-6
E. THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS (4:718)
Read the passage and observe especially
the references to Christian fellowship. For
example, how is the word fellow used in
