We’re starting a six-week journey through the book of Colossians, a letter from the Apostle Paul to the church at Colossae. Amid competing claims, Paul focuses them on the real Jesus and living a life consistent with faith in that Jesus. His letter opens with a greeting that reads like an overview (or map) of how the gospel will shape a truly Christ-centered life. This week we begin the series “Following the Real Jesus” with the letter introduction Mapping Gospel Effectiveness.