Explore the Bible Dean, School of Christian Studies, University of Mobile KNOWING THE TRUTH Colossians 1:1–20 Address (1–2) Paul named himself as author, identified the readers to whom he sent the letter and gave the usual greeting of grace and peace. Thanksgiving (3–8) The apostle who called the Colossians to give thanks (Col. 1:12; 2:7; 3:15, 17; 4:2) here practiced…