Colossians Outline

The following is my outline for the book of Colossians.

1. Opening 1:1-8
   1. Salutation 1:1-2
   2. Encouragement 1:3-8
2. Instruction 1:9-2:23 (Doctrine)
   1. Affirmative Instruction
      1. Prayer 1:9-14
      2. Jesus is Preeminent 1:15-23
      3. Christ-like Ministry 1:24-29
   2. Corrective Instruction 2:1-23
      1. Paul’s Conflict 2:1-3
      2. Paul’s Warning 2:4-23
         1. Persuasive Words
         2. Philosophy
         3. Legalism
         4. Gnosticism
         5. Asceticism
3. Christ-Centered Walk 3:1-4:6 (Duty)
   1. Seek 3:1-4
   2. Put Off 3:5-11
   3. Put On 3:12-17
   4. Relationships 3:18-4:1
   5. Exhortation 4:2-6
4. Closing 4:7-18
   1. Brothers 4:7-14
   2. Final Greeting 4:15-18