In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture on Colossians, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Professor Paul Foster—New Testament scholar and Daniel’s PhD supervisor—for an in-depth conversation on the theology and message of Colossians, and why it matters who Christ is.From the Christological poem in chapter 1 to warnings against false teachings, angel worship, and spiritual powers, Colossians insists on the supremacy of Christ in every area of life. Paul Foster shares insights from his own commentary, explores the historical and cultural background of the Colossian church, and reflects on the letter’s central themes of reconciliation, wisdom, and transformation. Whether you’re curious about why Christology is the heartbeat of Colossians, what “stoicheia tou kosmou” means, or how early Christian exclusivity stood out in a world of mixed religions, this episode offers a rich and thoughtful guide to one of the New Testament’s most theologically dense letters. Don’t Miss the Next Episode:This episode features a conversation with Ian Paul on the imagery and theology of Revelation 12. Chapters: 00:00 – Why This Conversation on Colossians Matters 01:39 – Meet Paul Foster: Scholar, Teacher, Supervisor 03:37 – From Maths to Greek: An Unlikely Journey into Biblical Languages 06:06 – The Secret to Keeping Greek Alive 08:49 – What You Miss If You Only Read in Translation 10:35 – Colossians in Greek: Surprising Details 15:17 – Why Context is King for Interpretation 19:06 – The Story Behind Writing a Colossians Commentary 23:06 – How Teaching Shapes Research (and Vice Versa) 25:07 – What We Know About the Colossian Church 30:44 – Big Themes: Christology, Reconciliation, and the Church 36:06 – False Teachings and the Supremacy of Christ 38:08 – Where Does “With Joy” Belong? (Col 1.11–12) 42:31 – Angels, Powers, and Spiritual Beings in Colossians 46:10 – What Paul Meant by “Bearing Fruit” 49:15 – Why True Wisdom Is Only Found in Christ 53:25 – What Are the στοιχεῖα τοῦ κόσμου (Col 2.8)? 58:46 – Did Colossians Warn Against Angel Worship? 01:06:15 – Why Early Christians Refused to Join Other Religions 01:10:02 – How the Second Half of Colossians Builds on the First 01:14:13 – Colossians for Today: Living Out Its Message Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat 🔗 https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/aspirePlease, let us know what you thoughts on the episode.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, please consider becoming an Explorer! Your support helps keep the podcast ad-free, allows us to bring in more guests, and enhances the content we create. By joining our Explorer community, you’ll receive exclusive benefits, including Q&As, priority for Greek tutoring applications, and discounts on tutoring. Explore more and join the Explorer programme here: Become an Explorer. Podcast Keywords:biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.

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