The book of Colossians was written by Paul to the saints and faithful family of Christ at Colossae. The Christians in this city lived amidst cultural pressure to add to the work of Jesus or subtract from his rule over their lives and the world. Paul responds to that pressure by reminding them who Jesus is and who He has empowered them to be in their hearts, homes, jobs and city. The call to them is: live as those who have life in Christ. The call for the church then is the same call for the Church today.”