MESSAGES

Paul said he was writing to the Colossians about his struggles so that “their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ.” (v.2) The Christians...

Paul says, “I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake.” Jesus became human and died on the cross. Through this, the redemption of humanity's sins was accomplished, and His suffering came to an end. Since then, many Christians have dedicated their lives to God and...

In today's scripture, Paul teaches about the preeminence of Christ. All things were created through Him and for Him. All things are held together by Him. Furthermore, Christ was the first to rise from the dead and become the head of the church. Paul emphasized the...

At the time the letter to the Colossians was written, the Gospel was spreading rapidly throughout Asia Minor and Europe. In Colossae, evangelistic activities were carried out vigorously, and the gospel spread to the surrounding cities as well. In other words, the...

Paul said, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” He was born with Roman citizenship, which suggests that he grew up in a wealthy family. However, he lost his high social status when he became a servant of Christ. During his missionary journeys,...