Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. The book of colossians is characterized by repeated emphasis on positional truth status quo of the believer in gods eyes 1. In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. Geisler the book of colossians was written by the apostle paul about a. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units.
Bible study is essential for individual prayer in the will of god colossians 1. Gunther, in his commentary, identifies fortyfour different views of the colossian heresy. John lightfoot, a commentary of the new testament from the talmud and hebraica text courtesy of. Extreme ascetic rules and regulations were being fostered upon the church members colossians 2. Colossians free bible study resources by mike mazzalongo. Bible commentary lightfoot colossians colossians lightfoot nt commentary.
Wooo n colossians alo 1 introduction to colossians c olossians is perhaps the most christcentered book in the bible. In our text we have primarily used the kjv of the bible. Bailey emphasizes the vital message of following the way to holiness as seen in the epistle to the colossians, as well as the message of restoration in that a slave becomes a brother in the epistle to philemon. This is an expository study of the book of colossians. Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. One purpose was to correct the heresy that had sprung up in the asian city of colosse. The gospel ministry is the means ordained by god to convert sinners from darkness to light. Bruce is the first time to be truly astonished his knowledge and the history involved with collosians start just grabbed me and i have sent so many emails asking people to get this book and read it. Martin franzmann, in his book the word of the lord grows. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians 1.
Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to wisdom with light blue. This church was actually founded by papayas, an earlier convert who came from ephesus. It was god bestowing his grace upon us that enabled us to simply hear the gospel. At last, colossians understandable to every christian. Our bible study of colossians contains key lessons from the passage as well as discussion. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located.
Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. All our biblical information about the church there comes from this letter and a few allusions in the letter to philemon. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. For this reason, this study guide commentary is designed to provide an introduction to each book of the bible. These studies are available by email pdffile or snailmail hard copy. As you study it, you will develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for jesus than ever before. 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.
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. Paul was careful to warn the colossians that angels should not be worshipped colossians 2. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others.
Colosse philemon 2, and epaphras was the minister colossians. Colossians bible study guide 8 free online lessons with. We preach to them jesus christ as lord, so that the same god who. Put a yellow box around the purple highlighted area. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Sermons from colossians 6 future lessons in this series on colossians will expand upon this theme, but for the time being, have you accepted and obeyed jesus christ as your allsufficient savior. In colossians, the apostle paul shows that christ is preeminentfirst and foremost in all things. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians. Read through colossians 1 and mark every reference to being in christ with a red arrow overlaid with yellow above the word in. Paul has much to say of the hope, to which the colossians have already listened and which they have already accepted. Constables notes on colossians 2021 edition without doubt colossae was the least important church to. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1.
Gnosticism and some forms of jewish mysticism greatly esteemed these supposed mediators, and considered them angelic beings of a sort. New testament commentaries gospel advocate, but end going on in harmful downloads. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Colossians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Like ephesians, the little book of colossians divides neatly in half with. The book of colossians looks at this questions carefully. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4. These numerous views reveal the complexity in trying to understand the exact nature of the colossian heresy. Paul, as he did in romans and ephesians, encourages them in the perseverance of their faith and spiritual growth, and influences them not to pursue false teaching, jewish mysticisms or traditions, or occultism. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture.
New testament commentary on ephesians philippians colossians new testament commentaries gospel. Against the tide study 1 leaders guide how to please god to please god we need to love him enough to make a difference in the way we act, think, and live. Pdf fosters commentary on colossians is a welcome addition to the blacks. 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. Read through colossians 1 and mark every reference to the recipients with an orange capital c. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. The book of colossians was written by paul to the gentile church at colosse, a city in asia minor, probably between a. Pauls letter to the church at colosse was to dispel false religious teachings that had confused and misled many of the believers there. Date paul wrote this epistle from prison, as he did ephesians, philippians, and philemon.
Principles of interpretation overview of colossians outline. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentaries only the scriptures provide an infallible, authoritatively inspired revelation of gods will for man 2 timothy 3. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the gospel. The recipients there is no mention in the book of acts that paul ever went to the city of colosse, a city of asia minor see note 3 at ac 16. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to knowledge with lavender. Lightfoot wrote his commentary on colossians in 1875, the exact nature of colossian heresy has been fiercely debated. Bible study questions on the book of colossians introduction. While the book of ephesians portrays the church of christ, colossians portrays the church of christ. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2.
In addition to what is in the letter, commentaries, bible. Its message is of a god who is a friend and lover of the souls of men. Sometimes this calls for us to stand against the tide of public. The numerous parallels of vocabulary and matters discussed in ephesians and colossians link these epistles together. They also advocated the worship of angels colossians 2. Colossians was likely penned, as were ephesians, philippians, and philemon, during pauls first imprisonment at rome 1. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book to the colossians was written while paul was in prison in rome. The gospel of matthew shows the jews that jesus is. The bible knowledge commentarycolossians introduction norman l. The basic outline for this introduction was adapted heavily from the bible exposition commentary, volume 2, by warren w. Paul wrote his letter to the colossians to declare the supremacy of jesus christ. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a.
Epaphras was very close to paul in prison as if he was in prison with him. Summary page for preaching outline and commentary on the book of colossians including big idea statement and some notable quotes. It is the authors effort to share his insights about gods. Doctrinal, chapters 1, 2 in christ, the fullness pleroma of god, we are made full. Session 1overview of colossians and the supremacy of jesus jesus and false religious beliefs paul wrote his letter to the colossians to declare in extremely positive terms the supremacy of jesus christ. The book we were to study was the letter to the colossians, and the commentary which was lent to me was that by h. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Tyndale nej testament commentaries colossians and philemon.
Ephesians, colossians and philemon written at the same time. The book of jeremiah records the warnings of the destruction to come on jerusalem. This passage reveals and confirms the preexistent, omnipotent, exalted, and eternal son of god. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. A system of ideas that limited the greatness and the authority of christ and the sufficiency of his atonement colossians 2. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. I have cited you in the footnotes and salute you for your exceptional research work, without your great insight this book would not be a reality. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians.
Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paul took care to show that jesus did the work of reconciliation himself colossians 1. Jan 31, 2020 a verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of colossians. See dr ruckmans commentary the book of proverbs pp 203205, 627628. A special thank you to all the truth seekers who contributed to make this concise exposition of the colossians book a reality. The book of colossians was written by the apostle paul about a. Therefore, it can be assumed that the colossians were some of those to whom the gospel had been taken while paul preached in ephesus for three years ac 20. A study in colossians by steve pettit 2016 unless otherwise indicated, all scriptural citations are from the new american standard bible nasb. Paul says the colossians understood the grace of god in truth. View in pdf format pdf this material is in the public domain.
The book of genesis tells the story of the creation and the beginnings of the human race. Colossians attacks the false teachings while ephesians develops its central themes to prepare other churches for the emerging heresy. Colossians teaches principles for living a christian life in the midst of a nonchristian culture. Our text scriptures are designated by the word text. An expository study on the book of colossians table of contents. Life for today bible commentary the book of colossians andrew wommack special note these commentary ebooks are just the footnotes from andrews life for today study bible and commentary. This book was previously selfpublished as coffee with the. In it paul stresses the preeminence of the person of christ and the completeness of the salvation he provides. Secondly, colossians is regarded by many as the most christological book in the bible. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of colossians.
The epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Colossians summary sermons commentaries bible study. Read through colossians 1 and mark every reference to the author with a green capital p. Colossians 1 william barclays daily study bible bible. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to glory with purple.
For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Because these footnotes appear without change from the printed books, there are certain things that may not make sense. Ephesians, colossians and philemon written at the same. Colossians and philemon is an easy reading verse by verse commentary on those most blessed new testament letters of the apostle paul. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Earle ellis, the epistle to the colossians, in the wycliffe bible commentary, p. In other words, ephesians emphasizes the church, the body of christ, while colossians emphasizes its head, jesus christ.
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