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What does Paul mean by the mystery that was hidden from ages and generations but is now made manifest? Colossians: Understanding The Mystery follows Paul's epistle verse by verse, placing its language in the setting of Paul's ministry and the revelation entrusted to him. Randy White examines the supremacy of Christ, reconciliation, the Pauline dispensation, the believer's completeness in Christ, freedom from religious ordinances, resurrection life, Christian relationships, prayer, conduct, and ministry partnership.
The book gives special attention to the distinctions that shape a rightly divided reading of Colossians. It considers Paul's relationship to Israel's prophetic program and the Body of Christ, the unity of Jew and Gentile in one body, and the practical consequences of being complete in Christ by grace rather than through the works of the Law.
A color-coded presentation of the biblical text helps readers distinguish statements tied to a particular person, place, or program; truths that may be applied generally; and Pauline instruction directly concerning the Body of Christ. The goal is not merely to collect doctrinal facts, but to let the wording and context of Scripture govern interpretation and application.
Across fifteen chapters, the study covers Colossians 1:1 through 4:18, including Paul's prayer, Colossian Christology, reconciliation, the unveiling of a new dispensation, dual messages, freedom and fulfillment in Christ, the peace and word of Christ, relational living, and Paul's final instructions and personal connections.
Written for pastors, teachers, serious Bible students, and thoughtful readers, this 138-page study uses the King James Version throughout. ISBN 978-1-961110-24-3.