Introduction

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so
walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and
established in the faith, just as you were taught,
abounding in thanksgiving. Col. 2:6

I. Author(s) (4:18, 3:9; Eph. 4:25; Tit. 1:9)

   A. Paul

     1. An Apostle of Christ Jesus (1:1; Eph. 2:20;
1 Thess. 2:13)

     2. By the will of God (Heb. 5:4-6; Rom.
15:15-16; Gal. 2:9)

   B. Timothy (Acts 16; Rom. 16:21; 1 Cor. 4:17; 2
Tim. 3:15)

     1. A collaborative effort...teaches us to
appreciate different ministers of God's Word. 

     2. The importance of official offices...teaches
us that there should be cooperation and
accountability in the ministry.

     3. The ultimate authorship of Jesus
Christ...teaches us to receive this letter as His
Word to us.   

Conclusion