The Image of God – Colossians (Part 1)

St. Paulwrotea letterto the congregation inColossaeto counter false teachers who had tried to ply the people away from Christ to instead worship other things or beings. In this letter (the Epistle to the Colossians), Paul emphasizes the pre-eminence of Christ in all things.

Paulbegins by greeting the church in the name of Jesus Christ. He then speaks of the inheritance and deliverance that they have all received through Jesus Christ. Then, Paul explains who Jesus is and what he has done. Paul...