Colossians 1, holman christian standard bible hcsb the. Colossians starts with both an introduction on how to read the book and an introduction telling about the book of colossians. Then the way you live will always honor and please the lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. 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. You can find the best commentary on colossians for. To beware of false teachers, who strove to pervert the. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. In that to the romans, it is justification by faith. This passage reveals and confirms the preexistent, omnipotent, exalted, and eternal son of god. We may say that each of pauls greater epistles has in it one salient thought. Nov 01, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The supremacy of the work of christ part 3, the propagation of christs work col. Colossians 4 masters, treat your bondservants justly and.
Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In verse 5, paul reminded the colossians about the things that belonged to their past life. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Meyer then offers 14 chapters full of information from the book of colossians written to help you keep your faith and god and live a better christian life. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. The book of philippians was written by paul and delivered by. The apostle paul salutes the colossians, and blesses god for their faith, love, and hope. It is likely that paul himself had never visited the city colossians 2. Christ above all the apostle does not directly argue with the colossians about their false doctrines. The positive aspect of the transformation regeneration wrought by god through conversion to christ. An exegetical and devotional commentary womens studies.
Many regard the commentary as the best older work on the greek text. Colossians focuses on jesus christ, presenting him as the ultimate answer to any problem. Here we see it in pauls epistle to the colossians, in a more specific way. The collective new christianethical condition, conceived as personified and set forth objectively, so that it appears as becoming individually appropriated by the putting on. The first 2 chapters present christ as our lord, chapter 3 presents christ as our life and. The sum and substance of the apostles preaching, and the manner in which he executed his ministry, colossians 1. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The epistle to the colossians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 9 chapter two chapter three 17 chapter four 21 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. In chapter 3, paul talked about being renewed in the knowledge and. In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. Paul probably wrote the letter because of the visit of epaphras from colosse colossians 1. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages.
Secondly, colossians is regarded by many as the most christological book in the bible. Just as christ is the image of the invisible god colossians 1. Those who are the elect of god, holy and beloved, ought to be lowly and compassionate towards all. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. Chapter 1 this epistle was sent because of some difficulties which arose among the colossians, probably from false teachers, in consequence of which they sent to the apostle.
Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Lexicons describe pleonexia as the insatiable desire to have what rightfully belongs to others. Rather, beginning in the first chapter, he builds a. Colossians and philemon macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series macarthur, john on. Chapter 5 colossiansfalse teaching and its antidote false teaching and its antidote 2. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. If the book of ephesians can be labeled the epistle portraying the church of christ, then the focus of colossians must surely be the christ of the church.
And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image. Colossians free bible study commentary in simple english. God has chosen me to be an apostle of christ jesus. James rosscup writes that lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in christ who are in colosse.
Tychicus was a coworker of paul who would have been able to help the colossian believers understand and apply the apostles teachings in the letter. The book of colossians is an important look into the mystery of christ. Verse 8 10 christians are responsible for the way that they behave towards other people. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of colossians.
Colossians and philemon macarthur new testament commentary. So paul sent this letter, along with the letters to philemon and to the ephesians, with tychicus, accompanied by onesimus colossians 4. The salvation which the colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, colossians 1. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. The apostle shows his great concern for the church at colosse and at laodicea. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Colossians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. For i want you to know how great a struggle i have on your behalf and for those who are at laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face. Colossians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In this letter to the colossians, paul establishes christ as their north.
In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. Paraphrase of colossians and commentary of colossians. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. The word translated covetousness here is the greek word pleonexia. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. David guzik commentary on colossians 1, which emphasizes the greatness of.
Knowledge which comes from christ is noted throughout colossians as an important part of the christian life colossians 1. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. A free bible commentary on pauls letter to the colossians in easyenglish. Thelo gar human eidenai helikon agona echo huper humon kai ton en laodikeia kai hosoi ouch eorakan to prosopon mou en sarki.
While in this world, where there is so much corruption in our hearts, quarrels will sometimes arise. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. You can read about this in the books called exodus, deuteronomy and joshua in the old. Because of what christ said, we can understand that it is not impossible for us to redirect our energies and feelings. The glorious character of jesus christ, and what he has done for mankind, colossians 1.
Date of the book of colossians there is evidence that the books of colossians, philemon, and ephesians were all carried to their destinations by tychicus and onesimus cf. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And to walk in christ, as they had been taught, and to abound in faith and holiness, colossians 2. Like ephesians, the little book of colossians divides neatly in half with the first portion. Choose a chapter and verse from colossians to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on studyl. It suggests ruthless selfseeking and an arrogant assumption that others and things exist for ones own benefit. 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.
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