But it is very clear that he has false teachers in mind, from such phrases as “that no one may delude you” (2:4); “that no one take you captive” (2:8); “let no one act as your judge” (2:16) Chart 89 shows what were probably the bases for the speculative doctrines of the Colossian heresy Observe the following: a The false religionists attempted to solve the problem of the great gulf What was that problem? b Two solutions were suggested: (1) God reaching man by way of emanations from Himself, each successive emanation being of less holiness How was Jesus regarded, as compared with angels? (2) Man reaching God in the realm of mental activity.4 Why was mind and spirit worshiped? c Since esh was regarded as essentially evil, asceticism and legalism were the consequences What is asceticism? Does the Bible teach that flesh itself is evil? CHART 89: TEACHINGS OF THE COLOSSIAN HERESY Read 2:4—3:4 What verses refer directly or indirectly to each of the following heresies shown on Chart 89: worship of angels; denial of deity of Christ; speculation; dei cation of human knowledge; asceticism; Judaistic legalism? As correctives for the heresies, what di erent truths about Christ does Paul teach in the passage? D CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION (3:5—4:6) Up to this point in the letter, Paul has written about doctrine: rst, true doctrine (1:1—2:3); then, false doctrine (2:4—3:4) Now in the typical Pauline pattern, he directs attention to practical Christian living Observe references in the passage to speci c conduct and speci c groups Follow this outline as you read: Christian living in personal life 3:5-17 in domestic life 3:18—4:1 in relation to the world 4:2-6 E THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS (4:718) Read the passage and observe especially the references to Christian fellowship For example, how is the word fellow used in ... each of the following heresies shown on Chart 89: worship of angels; denial of deity of Christ; speculation; dei cation of human knowledge; asceticism; Judaistic legalism? As correctives for the. .. essentially evil, asceticism and legalism were the consequences What is asceticism? Does the Bible teach that flesh itself is evil? CHART 89: TEACHINGS OF THE COLOSSIAN HERESY Read 2:4—3:4 What verses... teach in the passage? D CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION (3:5—4:6) Up to this point in the letter, Paul has written about doctrine: rst, true doctrine (1:1—2:3); then, false doctrine (2:4—3:4) Now in the typical