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Q 1. What is the basis of Paul’s thanksgiving? In other words, why is Paul grateful?2. Did Paul start the church at Colossae? Explain.3. What does Paul pray for?4. Given what Paul is grateful for and what he has prayed for, what sorts of themes do you anticipate in this letter?5. In Colossians 1.14-15, Paul summarizes what God has done in and through Jesus Christ. Restate this in your own words (How would you explain to a person who has no familiarity with Christianity?).

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The basis of Paul’s thanksgiving is the faith, love and belief which the people of Colossae have developed in Jesus Christ and in all the chosen people of God. The chosen people of God were the saints who were admired and loved by the people of Colossae and that is why Paul is so grateful to the people of Colossae. Paul is grateful to the people of Colossae as they respect and love the Holy Spirit which dwells in most of their hearts and in the hearts of the saints.