Paul has warned the Colossians to continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, not moved away from the hope of the gospel.
He gives further encouragement and focus by defining that gospel, distinguishing it from false and therefore hopeless gospels, and simultaneously advancing the purpose of his letter.
He identifies the gospel which proclaims and provides hope in terms of personal reception (it is the gospel which they heard, and having heard, believed); universal declaration (it is the gospel which was preached to every creature under heaven, the universality of which is a testament to its divine origin and power, its authenticity, credibility, and efficacy); ministerial vocation (the gospel of which I, Paul, became a minister, called to be a working servant of the good news concerning Christ Jesus).
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