S. Lewis Johnson
Paul, the Church and the Mystery, part I
Colossians 1:24-29
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's conception of his own ministry and its hardships.
Paul, the Church and the Mystery, part II
Colossians 2:1-5
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson completes his study of the purpose of Paul's ministry. Dr. Johnson explains the goal and hope of Paul's commitment to the truth of the gospel.
Christ, Philosophy and the Fullness of Deity
Colossians 2:6-10
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's continuing confrontation with the Colossian believers over the false teachings to which they have been exposed. Dr. Johnson comments on the proper relationship of philosophical reasoning to Christian truth.
Union With Christ
Colossians 2:11-15
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the unseen, spiritual method by which humans receive reconciliation with God through Christ.
A Defense of Christian Liberty
Colossians 2:16-23
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains the Colossian Christians' difficulties with the influences from their pagan community. A contextual understanding of Christian liberty is given.
Christ Our Life, Now and Then
Colossians 3:1-4
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's exhortation that the Colossian Christians set their minds on Christ's saving work and "the things above."
Trashing the Old Rags, or the Grand Old Doctrine of Mortification
Colossians 3:5-11
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's admonition for Christians to put to death sinfulness in their bodies.
The Christian in Vogue
Colossians 3:12-17
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's exhortation to the Colossian Christians to "put on the new man" they now have by virtue of their faith in Christ.
The New Man in the Old Relationship
Colossians 3:18-4:1
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's instructions to the Colossian church concerning family relationships that reflect the new life through Christ.
Prayer and the Outsiders
Colossians 4:2-6
Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the Apostle Paul's further teachings on Christian living.
