Study of the Letter to the Colossians: "Everything was created through him and for him."

The book of Colossians is part of the New Testament and was written around 60 AD. The city of Colosse was in the Roman province of Asia, which is now part of Turkey. The church in this city had not been founded by Paul, and there are indications that he had not been there when he wrote this epistle intended for them. The possibility that Epaphras, Paul's companion, was a pioneer in spreading the gospel to them "According as you were instructed by Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, and as for you others, faithful ministers of Christ" (Col. 1:7).Paul was in prison and had received news of false doctrines that were being taught to the Christians in Colosse, and he wrote this epistle in order to combat the false doctrine that was emerging and to call the Colossians to the true faith that Epaphras had announced, "Beware that no one entangle you with his philosophy and vain subtleties, according to the tradition of men, according to the rudiments of the world and not according to Christ" (Col. 2:8).The essence of his teachings is that only Jesus Christ could save and only through him are sins forgiven. Paul encourages the Colossians to remain faithful, building their faith on a sure foundation, with vigilance, not believing anyone's teachings. "Act wisely towards outsiders, and take advantage of opportunities. Let your speech always be pleasant, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one" (Col 4:5:6).Throughout four chapters, Paul also points out that by accepting Jesus Christ, Christians are given a new life, and this new life is manifested especially in their love for one another. Bear with one another, forgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against another. As the Lord has forgiven you, so also forgive one another" (Col 3:12:13).And in the last greetings, the author asks that his words be sent to the churches in Laodicea, which was in a neighboring place, so that they could then take his statements to Colosse. This epistle was sent by Tychicus, and with him traveled Onesimus, on whose behalf Paul wrote the epistle to Philemon.