Colossians Playlist: Truth vs. Misinterpretation


The book of Colossians is one of the most misunderstood writings of Paul—especially chapter 2, which is often used to argue that God’s law has been abolished. In this playlist, Tom carefully walks through the text in context to show that Paul is not doing away with obedience, but warning against deception.

Colossians reveals a battle between truth and error—between the Word of God and the philosophies, traditions, and teachings of men. When read correctly, it becomes clear that Paul is defending a life patterned after Yeshua, not replacing it.

Posts in our Colossians playlist include:

Book of Colossians: Apostolic Law 101 (Part 1 of 2) 

Book of Colossians: Apostolic Law 101 (Part 2 of 2) 

Stop Misreading Colossians 2 (Meat, Holy Days & Judgment) 

Let No Man Judge You ~ Colossians 2: Context is Key 

Prophetic Insights

  • Colossians 2 is commonly misused to dismiss God’s commandments.
  • Instead of dismissing them, it is warning God’s people to not let others judge you, especially with philosophy or deceit, for obeying God’s commandments, and that only the church (the body of Christ) is able to rightly help bring brethren into obedience.
  • Paul is warning against philosophy, tradition, and deception—not obedience.
  • The “handwriting of ordinances” refers to the record of our sin debt, not God’s law.
  • Yeshua’s sacrifice removes the penalty of sin, not the definition of sin.
  • End-time deception will rely heavily on misinterpreting Scripture using philosophy.
  • The closer we walk with Yeshua, the more we will face opposition and judgment from others.
  • True understanding comes from keeping Yeshua central, not elevating earlier or partial revelation above Him.

Key Bible Texts

  • Colossians 2:8 – Beware of philosophy and vain deceit
    Colossians 2:14 – Handwriting of ordinances
    Colossians 2:16–17 – Let no man judge you
    Colossians 2:9–10 – Fullness of the Godhead in Christ
    John 14:6 – Yeshua as the way
    Ezekiel 36:26–27 – New heart and Spirit
    Revelation 22:14 – Commandments and the tree of life

Key Takeaways

  • Context is essential—without it, Scripture is easily misused.
  • Paul never teaches that God’s law is abolished. The real danger is being led away through philosophy and tradition.
  • The penalty of sin—not the law—was nailed to the cross.
  • Believers are called to walk as Yeshua walked.
  • Progressive revelation means we must prioritize Yeshua and the fuller light given through Him.

Related Teachings

  • Does Torah Keeping Deny the Gospel?

Timeline Connection

Colossians helps explain a key issue in the end-time deception: misinterpreting Paul to oppose Yeshua.

  • Old Testament → foundational truth
  • Yeshua → fullest revelation
  • Paul → expanded understanding through the Spirit
  • End times → widespread misuse of Paul’s writings

Understanding Colossians correctly protects against one of the most dangerous doctrinal errors in the last days.