Colossians Intro

A brief overview of the epistle to the Colossians Colossians; Revelation 2-3; 2 Timothy 3:1-7 Revelation ch2-3 incorporates letters to the angels of the seven churches. Ephesus – Revelation 2:1 Smyrna – Revelation 2:8 Pergamos – Revelation 2:12 Thyatira – Revelation 2:18 Sardis – Revelation 3:1 Philadelphia – Revelation 3:7 Laodicea – Revelation 3:14 Three applications of these churches: Historical – actual churches (past) Doctrinal – applies (Revelation 2-3) to churches in tribulation (future) Practical – ages within the church dispensation (present) Colossians and Laodicea comparison – end times applicable