In his letter to the Colossians the Apostle Paul delivers a strong correction to any notion that “religion” is a substitute for the gospel. In this brief letter Paul holds up before the church the love of God the Father, the deity of Jesus His Son, the forgiveness that was accomplished on the cross, and the transformation of the Christian life that results. Nothing else can be added to the “good news” of what God has done through Jesus out of love for us.