Studies in Colossians

The Epistle to the Colossians is the Bible’s most “Christ-focused” book and was written to counter the cunning invasion of error in the Lord’s Church. Christians were being persuaded to leave the purity of the gospel’s doctrine and rely upon intellectual “wisdom,” angelic worship, and astrology, compromising their loyalty to God’s revealed Word. The answer to this serious spiritual conflict was immediately sent to the Christians in Colossae: they had to embrace that the Lord Jesus Christ was the only safe way to spiritual devotion. He is the Supreme Savior!

This updated and revised book examines the application of the book of Colossians in today’s world to those who continue to trust upon materialism, intellectual degrees, mystical spiritual forces, and astrological movements instead of our Lord. Paul’s epistle emphasizes “The Savior’s Supremacy” so Christians have practical suggestions for strengthening their faith.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Colossians
2. The Supreme Savior Helps You to Accept Life (1:1-2)
3. Epaphras: A Man With a Supreme Savior (1:3-8)
4. Associates Of The Supreme Savior (1:9-14)
5. The Savior’s Supremacy! (1:15-23)
6. Attitudes Instilled By The Supreme Savior (1:24-29)
7. Redesigned By The Supreme Savior (2:1-5)
8. Living Life With The Supreme Savior (2:6-15)
9. Supplanting Christ’s Supremacy! (2:16-23)
10. Branded By The Supreme Savior (3:1-4)
11. The Past Is NOT Present With The Savior (3:5-11)
12. Supremacy’s Visibility (3:2-17)
13. The Leaven Of Christ’s Supremacy (3:18-4:1)
14. Hankerings Fostered By The Supreme Savior (4:2-6)
15. A Chorus Sings Christ’s Supremacy (4:7-18)
16. Short Sketches on Colossians

About The Author

John Kachelman Jr. has worked with congregations in Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee and continues to speak regularly at various congregations, lectureships and gospel
meetings. He is a graduate (‘76) of Freed-Hardeman University and has written several books, lesson series, and articles for religious publications.

Since 1994, John has worked closely with evangelism in Ukraine. His many trips have helped establish congregations and provide continued teaching for spiritual growth. He has also helped
coordinate efforts to provide humanitarian aid distributed through local congregations in Ukraine and other countries around the world. As a point man in helping coordinate these humanitarian
shipments to other countries, he works to collect donated items and ship them to faithful congregations in the receiving countries. He works to ensure that all benevolent aid is distributed by local
Christians and the Lord’s Church receives credit for the good accomplished.

John is married to the former Jennifer Davenport and has four children Brian, John III, Rachel, and Rebekah. John and Jennifer live in Montgomery, AL where his mission work is overseen by the Dalraida church of Christ.