Book 51: Colossians (Mar 1, 2026)

Pastor Colby Friday introduces the Book of Colossians, highlighting that the Apostle Paul wrote it from a Roman prison to guide a church he had never personally visited. He uses a personal story about his daughter bowling with "bumpers" to illustrate how new believers rely on guardrails to stay out of the "gutter," whereas spiritual maturity requires navigating life's challenges without them. Pastor Colby explains that the Colossian church was battling toxic ideologies like legalism, mysticism, and asceticism, which complicated the simple message of the gospel. To combat these false teachings, the first chapter of Colossians emphasizes the absolute supremacy of Jesus, portraying Him as the visible image of the invisible God and the creator of all things.