This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to all other powers and attempts to gain. Book of ephesians overview insight for living ministries. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture. Ephesians, colossians and philemon written at the same time. This presentation serves as a commentary wherein feast keepers will be. Book of colossians explained juli camarin september 3, summary. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. By comparing the epistle to the colossians with that written to philemon, it is reasonable to suppose that the church at colosse met in their home cf.
They were probably written at about the same time, during pauls first imprisonment, and are therefore called the prison epistles of the apostle paul. The primary difference between the ephesians and colossians is that the colossians had a problem, and it is on this problem that the apostle is. The power of the bleeding love of god is stronger than the power of caesar, of the law, of mars, mammon, aphrodite and the rest. Author the pauline authorship of colossians is supported by abundant evidence both in and out of the book. Jan 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. They unpack the highly relevant truths and exhortations that paul wrote to rescue the christians at colosse from the terrible reductions of jesus christ and salvation that were infiltrating the church. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2.
The title in the greek new testament literally reads to titus. In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. This reveals that a believers life is systemically inside and outside to reflect the life of jesus christ and thank god that. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to. As ive mentioned previously, im studying through the book of colossians because i plan to teach through the book during the month of march and the first. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Colossians intro to colossians biblica the international bible. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 12 kindle edition by pao, david w.
The book of colossians is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of colossians with commentary on each scripture within the text. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Two significant prayers of paul are found in this book eph 1. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc moo, douglas j. This epistle is named for its recipient, titus, who is mentioned by name times in the new testament. The epistles to colossians and to philemon dunn, james d. Unlike other churches paul wrote to, he had not personally met the believers in colossae. Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the most technologically advanced age of all time. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. But this was apparently so because the doctrine that god was trying to convey needed such. The letter to the colossians, like the letter to the romans, was a letter addressed to a congregation that paul had not established himself. This helps explain the personal greetings he included at the end of the letter.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of colossians in his audio message from the. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in colossae. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Paul was careful to warn the colossians that angels should not be worshipped colossians 2. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and. Shortly after pauls letter was delivered, the entire valley was devastated by a severe earthquake, which further reduced colossaes importance as a city. Authorship the colossian letter makes the explicit claim to be from the hand of paul.
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. But let us not miss the fact that this movement has its source in the occult though hidden under new names and in eastern religions that go all the way back to the beginnings of history with the fall of man. And this is still more manifest from his having all fulness dwelling in him, to supply his body the church, of which he is the head, colossians 1. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. This helps explain the personal greetings he included at the end of the letter, a practice he usually reserved for letters to churches he had not visited for example, romans. Ephesians and colossians have a number of parallels.
Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Colossians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. The second half is a miniethics course, addressing every area of christian life.
The name of the recipient though is mentioned straight at the beginning. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. In this video tom leads out a complete readthrough of the book of colossians. The book of colossians, despite being written nearly 2,000 years ago, is stunningly relevant today, with its warnings against following false philosophies, worshiping angels, and becoming mired in legalism. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor. Creator but also as the recipient of creationin his taking on of human flesh. Colossians author, recipients, and greeting alan knox. Introduction to ephesians bible exposition commentary. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. The epistles to the colossians and to philemon the new. He heard about their growth and wants to encourage them col 1. The book of colossians was likely written between a.
Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Colossians free bible study commentary in simple english. Introduction to colossians we are so excited your group has decided to join faith promise for our series roots. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. You, the bible and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of colossians.
An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. G download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Day as you read the book of colossians and observed the facts about the author andthree recipients, you probably were awed at the truths about christ that fill this book. Also known as the epistle to the colossians, the book of colossians was written by the apostle paul from 58 to 62 a. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of christology anywhere in the new testament. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Did it ignite a longing to understand more about him. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. The landscape of the book of colossians scholars believe colossians was penned in a prison in rome, to the church at colossae, in the lycus river valley, now modern turkey. And that is the reason for the colossians gratitude.
Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Outline of the book of colossians christian library. Colossians 1 bible commentary john gills exposition of. Introductory remarks because of the rising tide of human philosophies confronting us today, no new testament book speaks with more relevancy than does the epistle to the colossians. He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. Tom constables expository notes on colossians this is also available in the net. Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. There is not one exhortation in the first three chapters.
As in the past, this is a day where, duped by the ageold lie of satan, man still continues to believe in. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. An introduction to the book of colossians related media. Thus, colossians is a book that speaks to our cosmic age and to this new age movement. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings.
The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar. An analysis of his refutation suggests that the heresy was diverse in nature. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul. An introduction to the book of colossians an argument of the book of colossians a selected bibliography of colossians and philemon. Commentary on the book of colossians by matthew henry. One purpose was to correct the heresy that had sprung up in the asian city of colosse. The books of reference used for this study of the book of colossians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. The book of colossians is an important look into the mystery of christ which was hidden for generations and now disclosed to the saints col. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of colossians insight, commentary and analysis. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Ephesians and colossians were probably composed at the same time in rome.
Gnosticism and some forms of jewish mysticism greatly esteemed these supposed mediators, and considered them angelic beings of a sort. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Philemon was one of its members, to whom paul wrote the letter we know now as the book of philemon. Paul makes a few statements as to why he wrote this letter. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Along with 1 and 2 timothy, these letters to pauls sons in the faith are traditionally called the pastoral epistles. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
The epistles to the colossians and to philemon the new international greek testament commentary kindle edition by dunn, james d. Ephesians, on the other hand, stands at the opposite end of the spectrum as one of pauls most formal letters. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. According to these scholars all that paul was combating, for example, were superstitious, ascetic, and legalistic. Author, date, and recipients the apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae.
It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed the letter to an. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. The book of colossians was written to christians, not to the unsaved. You will also find options for commentaries on colossians that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Unlike what we find with most other churches to whom paul wrote, we dont have a record of the. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. Sermons in this series call his name jesus matthew 1.
The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. Overview of the book of colossians reformed answers to. The primary difference between the ephesians and colossians is that the colossians had a problem, and it is on this problem that the apostle is primarily focusing. Paul obviously wrote the book of colossians or the letter as he opens it by writing paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. Colossians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. The book of colossians addresses problems the church at colossae faced, and it challenges believers to examine all of life and be transformed through the resurrection and love of jesus. Colossians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of colossians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. Commentary on the book of colossians by matthew henry new. The last of the three synoptic gospels does not bear any direct indication as to its author.
Each week during this series pastor chris will preach from the book of colossians. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. New testament this category is for questions and answers related to colossians, as asked by users of. Its teaching that if a christian at some point says forget it jesus, i dont want you in my life, and im not going to trust you as my lord and savior anymore than they can do that.
This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. The peace of god the greek word peace here refers to both the call of god to salvation and consequent peace with him see note on rom. Read and study colossians 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Epaphras had been converted and had carried the gospel to colosse cf. The next step is to enter your payment information. Paul dedicates an enormous amount of his letter to the colossians about how christians are to live.
This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Second corinthians and galatians abound with personal touches from paul, either about his own life or that of the recipients. Luke with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The indication is that the epistles to the colossians, philemon and the ephesians were carried to their destination by tychicus and onesimus cf. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. But literary differences can be explained by appealing to the new content of the letter, the heresy. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. Colossians praises the spiritual growth of the recipients because of their love for all the setapart ones in christ. Best colossians commentaries updated for 2020 best. Paul took care to show that jesus did the work of reconciliation himself colossians 1. Bible commentary on the book of colossians bible explained. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
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