Colossians has similarities to ephesians, probably because it was written at about the same time, but it has a different emphasis. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Colossians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Colossians, philemon niv application commentary garland, david e. Colossians brazos theological commentary on the bible. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Colossians the ivp new testament commentary series bible. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. Colossians 1 commentary john calvins commentaries on. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of colossians. 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. Often they teach extra things or add rules to the gospel.
The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. Best colossians commentaries updated for 2020 best. Because of his divine nature, jesus is sovereign, above all things with an authority given him by the father.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Our faith in jesus christ should transform the relationships we have in every area of our livesin our homes, our churches, and our world. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was. Suddenly the epistle to the little flock in the declining city has become perhaps the most contemporary book in the new testament library. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Bible study on colossians this bible study on colossians provides us an insight into the nature of jesus christ. Bible study on colossians part 1 thoughts about god. Paul reminded the christians about the importance of jesus.
For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. He wrote to refute each of the theological errors the colossians were tempted to embrace. Colossians 1 bible study, summary and discussion questions. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Books about the bible can be helpful, but we encourage everyone to spend the majority of their time becoming familiar with the bible text itself. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. This church was actually founded by papayas, an earlier convert who came from ephesus. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sins deceitfulness, hebrews 3.
The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of. Summary of the book of colossians story of the bible. 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. Book of colossians matthew henrys bible commentary. The apostle paul was the primary writer of the book of colossians colossians 1. 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. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. No one has spent more time than christopher seitz over the past generation writing about the relationship of the two testaments to one another and how. Colossians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john calvin, helps you experience his lasting impact on. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings.
Carson of the commentary on the new testament use of the old testament and the author of numerous books, including a new. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible. This is part 1 of a 15 part bible study on the book of colossians compiled and written by norma becker, a true woman of god and gods word free printable e book version. From prison, paul had heard that the colossian christians, who had at one time been strong in their faith, were now vulnerable to deception about the faith 2. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. Colossians, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. Colossians, like each commentary in the series, is designed to serve the church and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the bible. Colossians is one of pauls four prison epistles col 4. Our perception of him shapes uswhat we say, how we treat others, even what we think. Colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on the. Colossians, which presents him as the architect and sustainer of the universe, as well as the reconciler of all things, both earthly and heavenly, provides the church with the material it may and must use.
The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. Colossians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Colossians free bible study commentary in simple english. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. Therefore, read the entire biblical book at one sitting. Why is encouragement so important according to the bible. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. 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. Study colossians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Colossians and philemon tyndale new testament commentaries book 12. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. But he often prayed for the christians there colossians 1. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. The book of colossians is pauls letter to the christians at colosse. 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.
Specifically, we see jesus as the very image of god, as the creator, as he who has always existed, as the head of the church and as the great reconciler, and most importantly, as the one in whom all the fullness of god dwells. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Paul wrote to the christians at colossae to remind them about jesus christ and about his true message. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. The letters, however, take readers far beyond these issues of deception. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. He has no equal among the religious leaders of the world religions because he and he alone is gods son and the way, the truth, and the life john 14. You can find the best commentary on colossians for you using the tools on the right side. H ere is a bible study on colossians chapter one with a summary and discussion questions to follow colossians 1. David guzik commentary on colossians 1, which emphasizes the greatness of jesus christ and talks about how it touched the lives of the colossians. The book of colossians was likely written between a.
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