2:5
Paul knew that fundamentally the Colossians were doing fine, their faith was in Christ, and firmly so, but even when people are doing well they still need encouragement. We are all weak and can be swayed in the wrong direction. They were surrounded by all these competing voices. So Paul assures them that though he is not physically present with them, he is present with them in spirit. Sometimes we need encouraging that we are going in the right direction.
2:6
In Galatians Paul is shocked that though they started off with Christ they were now in danger of going down a legalistic/fleshly route. Things had not reached that stage in Colossae, but Paul exhorts them to continue in Christ, just as they received Christ. Notice that the command is to “continue to live your lives in Him”. It is not about some “commitment” or “profession of faith”, but about living our lives in Him. It is an active faith that counts.
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