Connections: As with all the early churches, the issue of Jewish legalism in Colosse was of great concern to Paul. So radical was the concept of salvation by grace apart from works that those steeped in Old Testament law found it very difficult to grasp. Consequently, there was a continual movement among the legalists to add certain requirements from the law to this new faith.
Koneksyon sa Lumang Tipan: Gaya ng nangyayari sa ibang iglesya, ikinabahala ni Pablo ang isyu ng legalismo sa Colosas. Napaka radikal ang katuruan ng kaligtasan sa biyaya kaya't napakahirap tanggapin ang katuruang ito ng mga nanghahawak sa Lumang Tipan.