BIB539 : Colossians

Many Bible scholars have concluded that Colossians is the most profound letter Paul ever wrote. The circumstance that prompted its writing was the introduction of heresies, which arose there and later developed into Gnosticism.

Cults misrepresent revealed truth with regard to Christ's deity and His redemptive work. If we strive for "spiritual perfection" or "fullness" by means of formulas, disciplines, or rituals our progress is reversed. We must beware of teachers who offer victory and fullness yet bypass simple devotion to Jesus Christ. Those familiar with the Colossian teaching will not be misled by occult deception, like New Age, or other mysticism now being foisted upon the naive.

(2 credits)

Length of Class

This class is scheduled for 8 weeks. Login and click on “All Courses” in your “My Courses” block.

Prerequisites

Required Materials

If you've already taken New Testament Survey, you already have these materials.

Audio/Video Materials – select from ONE of the following:

Current Members

Log in to the Campus to enroll in this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available.

Non-Members

Purchase a Koinonia Institute Membership to start this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available.

Koinonia Institute Online offers these benefits not found in Self Study:

  • Community Learning Environment – Interact with other students studying the same material to help you learn.
  • Unit Quizzes – Take online quizzes to keep your studying on track and measure your learning.
  • Paced Learning – Online classes are paced to fit into your busy schedule and provide a focused, guided Bible study.
  • Discussion Boards – Ability to discuss studies with students and facilitators.

The weekly format of an online class is:

  1. Watch or listen to the weekly assignment from your materials (typically one hour).
  2. Go to the class forum and answer two discussion questions and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses.
  3. Take the quiz online. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching etc.)
  4. The class will end with a final exam - usually around 100 questions.
  5. Each class varies in length – 4 weeks up to 24 weeks.