Part of the reason why pastors become burned out and leave the ministry is that they neglect their walk with Christ. Perseverance in ministry can take place when pastors are rooted in Christ. From Colossians 2:6-7 this article shows how this is so.
The Christian view on stewardship of the environment is different from the worldly view of environmentalism. Colossians 2:22 shapes how Christians view the environment.
How should Walter Wink's interpretation of Paul’s language of the "powers" be evaluated? This article argues that Wink's interpretation is deeply flawed. Lynch first offers a synopsis of other approaches to put Wink’s approach in context, and then gives a summary of Wink's position.
If modesty is a virtue that shows love to others and brings glory to God through appropriate dress, then your clothing matters. It illustrates how much the gospel influences your life. This article considers this fact, through the lens of Colossians 2:20-23.
This article explains how Colossians 2:13-14 can help in winning the battle for sexual purity. The passage counsels us to trust God's forgiveness and rest in it.
In this article Harvey makes a distinction between the "with Christ" and "in Christ" motifs as used by the apostle Paul. In studies when the "with Christ" concept is addressed, it is frequently associated with Paul's eschatology. This essay wants to examine the available data and reach some conclusions about how Paul uses the phrase.
How did the apostle Paul view the scope of his ministry and mission? Bowers reviews the data available on what Paul considered within the range of his missionary calling.
What is the relationship between theological expression and the creedal character of the gospel? In what sense is the gospel a creed? This essay defends the thesis that the theology of Paul is given a structure as a creed. This creed remained constant and unchanging. The author illustrates it from the way Paul defends the gospel in Colossians, in particular Colossians 1 and Colossians 2.
