Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on. If then you were raised with christ, seek those things which are above, where christ is, sitting at the right hand of god. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. Paul presented christ as the center of the universe, not only as the active creator but also as the recipient of creationin his taking on of human flesh. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Video series videos about main idea inside bible book liberian english videos about main. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. Colossians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. Paul then mentions several believers in rome with him when he wrote his letter, including aristarchus, mark, jesus called justus, epaphras, luke, and demas colossians 4.
This is an expository study of the book of colossians. Colossians bible study chapter 3 practical christianity. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. These colossians were troubled with these influences as we are troubled with them.
Its main theme is developed in colossians chapter 2, with a warning against being drawn away from him in whom dwelt all the fullness of the deity. Desilva notes that over 40 different ideas have been put forward attempting to infer what the philosophy was. Therefore, read the entire biblical book a second time at one sitting. And the new fancy philosophical theories were as catchy and powerful then as todays false teachers and their deceptive tv ministries that fleece the flock and leave people empty and devastated along with a bad reputation in the wake. Paul the apostle to the colossians, new testament writing addressed to christians at colossae, asia minor, whose congregation was founded by pauls colleague epaphras. In this essay, i will focus on pauls words regarding how this philosophy affected the life and faith of the colossians, rather than seek to determine exactly what the philosophical heresy. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 12 kindle edition by pao, david w. The way these chiasms have been cut out are by no means a statement of finality as to doctrine and intent of the author, but, rather, an. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of colossians in his audio message from the. This simple plan will take you through the book of colossians and would be great for individual or group study. Did god put paul in prison to write the new testament.
They arise from the basic affirmations of that book. Thus, colossians is a book that speaks to our cosmic age and to this new age movement. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. The letter of paul to the colossians work by saint paul. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the publisher. Colossae was a city that came to prominence under the greeks and was at one time the major city in southwest asia, but by pauls time it had declined in importance, being outstripped in its own region by laodicea 12 miles to the northwest and hierapolis which was. Colossians chiasm x in original order the chiasms of paul introduction in this book, you will find many very clear parallelisms and chiasms or chiasmus. 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. The letter of paul to the colossians, also called the epistle of st. This works dives into history and recent scholarship, of the books of colossians and philemon of the apostles which always helpful to pastors.
This infinite eternal powerful being is shown in this epistle to be personal, he is shown to be the one who becomes our life. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. Generally speaking, the thing desired is the perfecting of the colossians in religious knowledge, and the perfection is forcibly expressed in three different aspects. Christianity was the solution, but it is so simple, most people missed the profoundness of it and thus seek to add to it. Some of the most exalted language concerning him is found in this short jewel of a letter we know today as the book of colossians. The letter of paul to the colossians, new testament writing addressed to christians at colossae, asia minor, whose congregation was founded by pauls colleague epaphras. The creator, the one from whom all things consist, the all powerful one, the master of time and space, the head of the church. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture.
The idea of completeness up to the height of their capacity is given in the prayer that they may be filled, like some jar charged with sparkling water to the brim. Colossians core group study guide a study on the book of colossians. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. These include tychicus, who delivered this letter colossians 4. Mar 20, 2015 while talking with a few friends of mine, someone shared their idea about how they believed that god had put paul in prison to write the new testament. When these books made there way into the bible though, folks needed some system for telling them all apart. Some evil teachers had come into the colossian church and persuaded them that there were things more important than christ. This outline of colossians is intended to assist you as you investigate the pages of gods holy word his letter to you. He heard about their growth and wants to encourage them col 1.
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. Because of jesus resurrection, believers become part of a new humanity thats joined to him, and their lives are changed and transformed here on earth. How does its message connect with the main message of all of colossians. Colossians devotional reading plan youversion bible. Popular colossians books showing 150 of 69 be complete colossians.
Think about what this book teaches about god and humanity and what that teaching. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in colossae. The apostle paul was the primary writer of the book of colossians colossians 1. Christ is lord over all of creation, including the. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. In this book, the apostle paul described jesus with some of the loftiest language in all the new testament, focusing on christs preeminence and sufficiency in all things. As noted, though, the totals here are hardly extraordinary. This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. Paul intended that all who long for christlike maturity would receive this writing. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. If you contact the dead, and get messages from them, you will have an unseen source of power which will enable you to live as other people cannot live. Our text scriptures are designated by the word text.
As in the past, this is a day where, duped by the ageold lie of satan, man still continues to believe in. The book of colossians encourages christians to not compromise or turn from jesus. First, colossians is unrivalled in its portrayal of the person of the lord jesus christ. The gospel message came to the colossians through epaphras, pauls. So then, just as you received christ jesus as lord, continue to live in him. Get a quick summary of the inspired letter to the colossians, which highlights the wonderful position of jesus christ. 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. 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. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. The main idea is usually reinforced by a series of other points or details which support the premise of the main idea. Religious and philosophical currents of the first century, some of which found a home in colossae while others moved through the city, reflect diverse religious practices, dualistic thought patterns, pagan mystery cults, worship of physical elements and powers of the. The developed theology of the letter, many believe.
The book of colossians was written by paul to the gentile church at colosse, a city in asia minor, probably between a. Key verses and themes in colossians and philemon bible. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. It is revelatory of a deep basic lack of harmony with the mind of paul to restrict. Colossians and philemon begins with the typical study into the introductory matters of this book of the bible, this is common place in zondervan exegetical commentary series on the new testament. 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. Book summary colossians shows jesus christs divine characteristics. They become real in the churchs temptation to complicate the stern simplicity of the message of colossians. Video video download options videos about main idea inside bible book share. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul.
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. And that is the reason for the colossians gratitude. The developed theology of the letter, many believe, indicates that it was composed by paul in rome about ad 62 rather than during. Things like keeping the law, traditions of men and the worship of angels. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Wiersbe shelved 4 times as colossians avg rating 4. Bible biblestudytools video whats the message of the book of colossians.
The book of ephesians was very likely written between a. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to. In colossians all stops are out on the majestic hymn of praise sung to him who is the fullness of the godhead bodily col. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Today, we wait until the end of the letter to identify the writer, but in the first century they would put it in the beginning. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians. These are called supporting ideas and may also be stated or implied. Jan 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. After introducing himself and timothy to the colossians, paul gives thanks to the lord for their faith in him and love for the brethren in accordance with their certain hope of future glory, and intercedes in prayer on behalf of the colossians that they might increase in their knowledge of the lord so that they might live their lives in a way which pleases him 1. The location of the people mentioned in colossians during the.
This book begins by identifying paul as the author. Colossians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of colossians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Galyn wiemers teaches verse by verse through the book of matthew. About us finding god copyright permissions contact us. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the most technologically advanced age of all time.
In this book, the apostle paul described jesus with some of the loftiest. They must grasp who jesus is and what he did for them. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 3. List some of the main points discussed in each chapter. Introduction to colossians general circumstances colossians is one of the prison letters of paul, written, most likely, when he was a prisoner in rome around a. Colossians chapter 1 kjv king james version when everything is working out for you to succeed in an impossible task that can lead you into your final destiny for the lord. Colossians core group study a study on the book of colossians. This infinite eternal powerful being is shown in this epistle to be personal, he. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. If you get in touch with the invisible spirits, you will have power.
The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. Please use any of the printable main idea worksheets below in your classroom or at home. God worked in creation, making humans workers in his image colossians 1. 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. It was written to a church located in what we now call turkey, in the roman province of asia minor, about one hundred miles south and east of ephesus. In our text we have primarily used the kjv of the bible. Christ the fullness of god, and the preeminent, allsufficient savior. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. Stating the main point, the relevant supporting point and. I was a little struck back at the idea, but it seemed to make sense because paul did so much writing. They are soluble only by the radical reaffirmation and consequent implementation of the theme christ is all, christ is in all col.
Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Paul makes a few statements as to why he wrote this letter. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4. Jul 28, 2015 why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. Before we get into a study of the book we will say a few things about the city of colossae. Because of this theological, philosophical atmosphere, the book of colossians emphasizes. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Pauls main focus is continuing in the truth of the gospel continue in the faith. Main points for all 66 books of the bible knowable word. Outline of the book of colossians christian library.
Weve been talking clothes from the book of colossians lately. Interestingly and in line with the idea of timothy as scribe for ephesians and colossians, 10 words are found only in colossians and ephesians in the nt, and 15 more are found in these two letters alone of letters attributed to paul. Colossians the book of colossians is the 12th book of the new testament, which contains the epistle of paul to the colossians, a letter written by the apostle paul to the church of colossae around 50 ce. Paul gives thanksgiving to god for the colossians faith in god. The next step is to enter your payment information. The city of colossae was located in the lycus river valley and was a neighboring city to laodicea colossians 2. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. 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. A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. The book of colossians was likely written between a.
Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. This church was actually founded by papayas, an earlier convert who came from ephesus. Enclosed within the book of ephesians is the discipline needed to develop into true children of god. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. In his book the discipline of grace, jerry bridges tells about a cold warera russian pilot who flew his fighter plane to a u. Getting the main idea, book d specific skills boning on. It promotes the hideous idea that humanity, nature, and god are not.
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