Colossians Lesson 15: Clothed in White Linen

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction Doctrinal: the person and work of Christ (Colossians 1:1-2:3) Defensive: Against human philosophy (Colossians 2:4-3:4) Duty: the practice of the life of Christ (Colossians 3:5-4:18) In personal life (Colossians 3:5-17) Negative precepts (Colossians 3:5-11) Positive precepts (Colossians 3:12-17) The imperative (Colossians 3:12a) The responsibilities (Colossians 3:12b-14) Regarding treatment of others (Colossians 3:12b) Regarding one’s view of self (Colossians 3:12c) Regarding one’s reaction to others (Colossians 3:12d-14) The obligations (Colossians 3:15-17) To be ruled by peace (Colossians 3:15a) To be thankful (Colossians 3:15b) To be governed by the word of Christ (Colossians 3:16) To be in subjection to the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17) Conclusion and application