Thanksgiving, Hope, and False Teaching

Scott and Ava talk about how thanksgiving and hope are key themes in Colossians, and how thanksgiving has an orientation towards the past (what God has done) and hope towards our future. In the present, the Colossian church needs instruction about problematic teaching to which they have been exposed. As you read through Colossians, what do you think are key aspects of this false teaching? What is Paul trying to correct?

Read Colossians Project:
Colossians is just under 2,000 words and takes the average reader less than 15 minutes to read. You can read the whole book in one sitting. For our Colossians reading project, we suggest that you read the book at least once a week in one sitting. Perhaps after a few weeks, for variety, read it more reflectively in smaller sections over the course of the week.