Paul seems to be wrting this letter to counter some kind of heresy that was entering the church, something about denying Christ's full humanity and full deity. Paul also emphasises the sufficiency of Christ. Because the idea of salvation apart from the old law was so new at that time, there were those that kept adding legal requirements such as circumcission. But, Paul points out that the ceremonial rituals of the old covenant are no longer required.
Impressions: This book is a mini ethics course addressing many areas of Christain life .... home and family, work, and the way we should treat others.
Collosians 2:8 "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ."
Readability: 3 1/2 stars
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