It is good that we are in colossians because it is possibly the most christcentered book in the bible. These words should follow the 20th verse, colossians 2. Some have argued that paul wrote colossians from ephesus or caesarea, but most of the evidence favors rome as the place where paul penned all the prison letters ephesians, colossians, philippians and philemon. You can read about this in the books called exodus, deuteronomy and joshua in the. An exegetical and devotional commentary womens studies. We may work at an office where everyone cuts corners and takes long coffee breaks but we break that standard. Choose a chapter and verse from colossians to begin your versebyverse study of gods word using the more than 100 commentaries available on. The apostle expresses his love to, and joy in believers. Colossians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I have never in my entire life as a christian ever met anyone who is even close to being so heavenly minded that theyre no earthly good. Colossians free bible study commentary in simple english. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Discover practical insights into the book of colossians.
Colossians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. David guzik commentary on colossians 1, which emphasizes the greatness of. Colossians chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary. God also told the jews to have special holy days leviticus chapter 23. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Study colossians 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Colossians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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.
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 apostle paul salutes the colossians, and blesses god for their faith, love, and hope. A free bible commentary on pauls letter to the colossians in easyenglish. Study colossians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Pauls letter opens with one of the most powerful testimonies of christs glory and the gospel, and it includes important warnings on legalism and humanistic thought, encouragement for godly living, and even. Read colossians 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. 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. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. Paul wrote his letter to the colossians to declare the supremacy of jesus christ. Take your bible and turn with me to colossians, and i want us to, at least, begin to look at what god might have for us here.
Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by. The book of colossians was written to christians, not to the unsaved. Serving the lord at our job gives dignity to what we do. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4. The first 2 chapters present christ as our lord, chapter 3 presents christ as our. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Paul concludes his teaching against false teachers by again noting how deceptive their approach is. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Commentaries for colossians chapter 3 the foundation of pauline ethics. In fact what colossians chapter 3 verse one is telling us is to be heavenly minded. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother,to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more.
The preeminence of jesus and the wonders of god by i gordon. Many regard the commentary as the best older work on the greek text. James rosscup writes that lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. The responsibility of the colossians in connection with this gospel. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 2 and more. It is good that we are in colossians because it is possibly the most christcentered book.
As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom the authors of them set up for men of wisdom, and were esteemed such, and are often styled mymkx, wise men. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which i, paul, have become a servant. Like ephesians, the little book of colossians divides neatly in half with the. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the lord rather than for men, what is the meaning of colossians 3. Paraphrase of colossians and commentary of colossians. 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. Colossians says there are some absolutes and jesus is. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. Colossians chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. The scope of the epistle is to show, that all hope of mans redemption is founded on christ, in whom alone are all complete fulness, perfections, and sufficiency. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under.
This abiding in faith is the only, as it is the sure way, to this presentation of themselves. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of colossians on page 16671669 of the jeremiah study bible. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Study guide for colossians 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. In him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. Colossians says there are some absolutes and jesus is the first one. 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. Even the mystery which hath been hid for ages and generations. The genuine commands begin in chapter 3 and can now be carried out because we are new creatures in christ indwelt by the spirit and thus possessors of new motivation and a new power source. 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.
Colossians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A study in colossians the purpose of this study is to investigate the apostle pauls letter to the colossians chapter by chapter. 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. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon.
A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. We may sweep floors, wash dishes, change diapers or empty the trash. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. Backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Ephesians, colossians and philemon written at the same time.
Colossians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This book begins by identifying paul as the author. Book of colossians matthew henrys bible commentary. Colossians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The christian does not operate on the same standards as the herd. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Following restrictive religious rules makes a person look holy to others. It had originally a good meaning, the love of wisdom, but is used. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. And whatsoever you do, do it heartily colossians 3. Chapter 1, verse 15, jesus, it says, is the image of the invisible god, the pre. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. 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.
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. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The focus of this letter is jesuswho he is and what he did. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of colossians. In introducing a book like this, it is critically important for us to hav. This is directed against the false teachers assurance that the gospel they had heard. Colossians is the chart and compass that enable the believer to sail. Some have thought that these words, and the two following verses, regard the colossians in general, and the performance of any, and all good works by them.
Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. Colossians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. That sounds like the words of a lukewarm christian who is looking for an excuse to be worldly. Because he was a prisoner, paul was unable to be present with the colossians. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Book of colossians matthew henrys bible commentary concise. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The language of this passage reflects the cosmic idiom of colossian christology compare 1. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
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