In our previous blog posts, we have delved into Paul's letter to the Colossian church, focusing in detail on the first chapter. Today, we move forward to the core of Paul's message, which begins in chapter 2. Here, we witness the genuine heart of an apostle of Jesus Christ. Paul expresses his care for the brethren at both the Colossian and Laodicean churches, as they were located in close proximity to each other. Paul urged the leaders of the Colossian church to convey his concerns to the brethren in Laodicea. What a great conflict I have for youAn apostle is not just a church administrator, nor is he simply the CEO of a religious organization. He is more than a visionary or a gifted preacher or teacher. As we can see from the examples in this text and other passages in Paul's writings, an apostle is a loving father who cares dee ...