Book of colossians commentary pdf

If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. The glorious character of jesus christ, and what he has done for mankind, colossians 1. Colossians core group study guide a study on the book of colossians. The book to the colossians was written while paul was in prison in rome. In this context the word brother does not so much indicate a fellow christian, because timothy was obviously a christian, as it does a helper or coworker cp.

A commentary on the epistle to the ephesians pdf e. It shows his supremacy over all things, explaining what our godly response should be. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Gods creation is but a reservoir of means made ready for him to employ instantly to do his pleasure letter 1, 1897.

The focus of this letter is jesuswho he is and what he did. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. The salvation which the colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, colossians 1. In spite of the cumbersome format, all students of colossians and philemon should consult obrien on these two epistles. Saint pauls epistles to the colossians and to philemon. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. Paul was careful to warn the colossians that angels should not be worshipped colossians 2. Wooo n colossians alo 1 introduction to colossians c olossians is perhaps the most christcentered book in the bible. I recently preached a series on colossians and found n. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of colossians including big idea statement and some notable quotes.

Our text scriptures are designated by the word text. The book of colossians was written by paul to the gentile church at colosse, a city in asia minor, probably between a. The book of colossians was written to christians, not to the unsaved. Colossians was written by paul while he was in prison in. The bible knowledge commentarycolossians introduction norman l. 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. A commentary on the epistle to the ephesians pdf ebook. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Colossians commentary pdf free download as pdf file. A revised text with introductions, notes and dissertations the zondervan commentary series by j. The others were philippians, colossians, and philemon. View in pdf format pdf this material is in the public domain.

This commentary has proved invaluable for biblical scholars, clergy and theological students. Colosse philemon 2, and epaphras was the minister colossians. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The doctrine of christ in colossians gordon college faculty. 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. His introductory material, which covers approximately 28 pages, is thorough yet concise. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Colossians commentary pdf epistle to the colossians epistle. Paul and timothy are explicitly named as the authors of colossians 1.

The book of ephesians is almost certainly one of four epistles that paul wrote during his first imprisonment. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units. Alister mcgrath phd, university of oxford is the andreas idreos professor of science and religion at the university of oxford, president of the oxford centre for christian apologetics, and senior. This is an expository study of the book of colossians. One purpose was to correct the heresy that had sprung up in the asian city of colosse. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. He also mentioned archippus, which means a governor or master of horses. His commentary on colossians and philemon in the wbc series is less technical than his commentary on philippians in the nigtc series, but it is made unnecessarily difficult by the wbc format. A commentary on the letter of paul to the colossians southside.

A reservoir of means god spoke, and his words created his works in the natural world. In it paul stresses the preeminence of the person of christ and the completeness of the salvation he provides. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The brazos theological commentary on the bible advances the assumption that the nicene creedal tradition, in all its diversity, provides the proper basis for the interpretation of the bible as christian scripture. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to. Its message is of a god who is a friend and lover of the souls of men. Colossians and philemon macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series macarthur, john on. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Complete in christ we proclaim him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in christ. Paul wrote his letter to the colossians to declare the supremacy of jesus christ. Date paul wrote this epistle from prison, as he did ephesians, philippians, and philemon. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Colossians commentary pdf epistle to the colossians.

Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Their timeless truth speaks to the dilemmas facing the world today. He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. Geisler the book of colossians was written by the apostle paul about a.

The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. Book 1 philip and pat juler book 2 chun kertyoo book 3 reg and marjorie vines book 4 david clines book 5 john and grace robertson book 6 bob and vic mccallum book 7 chue petnamngern book 8 vic and jean fleming in the present book, as in my other books, my aim is to provide biblical reference material that bridges two gaps at the same time. His defense of the pauline authorship of the epistle is especially. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. New international commentary on the new testament grand rapids. Colossians and philemon macarthur new testament commentary. I felt that, while other commentaries often jumped to conclusions with the passages i was studying, wright offered a simple exposition that was rooted in the history of the text. The commentary on colossians and philemon by peter obrien number 44 in the word biblical commentary series is a worthy endeavor, suitable for the biblical scholar and the layperson alike.

Paul took care to show that jesus did the work of reconciliation himself colossians 1. 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. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians. The series encourages readers to extend the vital roots of the ancient christian. Yet they are the very issues paul dealt with in his epistle to the colossians b. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the.

Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Paul has much to say of the hope, to which the colossians have already listened and which they have already accepted. A devotional commentary on the book of colossians by paul g. Colossians focuses on jesus christ, presenting him as the ultimate answer to any problem. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. 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. Colossians brazos theological commentary on the bible. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A study in colossians the purpose of this study is to investigate the apostle pauls letter to the colossians chapter by chapter. In our text we have primarily used the kjv of the bible. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2.

For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide an introduction to each book of the bible. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Colossians, philemon plagiarism acknowledged by peter t. An exegetical and devotional commentary womens studies. We will focus on the main themes that arise throughout the book such as the supremacy of christ, the freedom we experience through the gospel, and how to live a life pleasing to the lord. Popular colossians books meet your next favorite book.

Colossians through the bible book by book myer pearlman. In spite of the cumbersome format, all students of colossians and philemon should consult obrien on. Commentary on the book of philemon christian ambassadors. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death.