Chapter and verse divisions were not part of bible translations until some 1,500 years after christ. It is the unknown god that science is struggling with today. Now in verses 2123 he reminds them what christ has done for them. Colossians commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. In this letter to the colossians, paul establishes christ as their north starthe fixed. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture. The immediate context is found in the first half of chapter 3. God has chosen me to be an apostle of christ jesus. The crossway classic commentaries present the very best work on individual bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for todays believers. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. Many regard the commentary as the best older work on the greek text.
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. Barclay this is a letter from paul, an apostle of jesus. Colossians is one of my favorite books and macarthur inspired me even more so. So paul sent this letter, along with the letters to philemon and to the ephesians, with tychicus, accompanied by onesimus colossians 4. He exhorts to the mortification of sin, in the various instances of it v. 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. Colossians 1 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on colossians 1 bible history online. For hundreds of years christendom has been blessed with bible commentaries written by great men of god highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar. Colossians is also very similar in content to ephesians and philemon, with about one fourth of colossians actually contained in the book of ephesians. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc moo, douglas j. New testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary serie as want to read. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col.
Colossians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary has been a favorite among confessional lutherans since publication of the first volume in 1921. Date of the book of colossians there is evidence that the books of colossians, philemon, and ephesians were all carried to their destinations by tychicus and onesimus cf. The apostle paul salutes the colossians, and blesses god for their faith, love, and hope. Colossians 2 esv for i want you to know how great a. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. John eadies commentary on galatians, ephesians, colossians and philippians colossians 2. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 21. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a sabbath. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new.
As with all volumes in the pillar series, moos commentary on colossians and philemon makes clear the flow and meaning of the text. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, what is the meaning of colossians 1. Colossians says there are some absolutes and jesus is the first one. Using secondary scholarship judiciously, moo skillfully links exegesis of the text with critical issues in biblical and systematic theology. Colossians chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. In him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. The gospel is the good news about jesus christ, which is for everyone.
Those who are the elect of god, holy and beloved, ought to be lowly and compassionate towards all. Something of the same idea is found in the prologue to the gospel of john. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The apostle exhorts us to set our hearts upon heaven and take them off from this world v. Colossians and philemon macarthur new testament commentary. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. Colossians chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary on. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. This in turn informs ones understanding of the gospel itself. If with christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe. Chapter 1, verse 15, jesus, it says, is the image of the invisible god, the pre. James rosscup writes that lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879.
These curt dogmas are not the apostles own teaching, but the mottoes, or prominent lessons, or watchwords of the false teachers. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The epistle to the colossians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 9 chapter two chapter three 17 chapter four 21 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. A free bible commentary on pauls letter to the colossians in easyenglish. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Colossians and philemon macarthur new testament commentary macarthur new testament commentary series macarthur, john on. Paul did not teach that people, in any sense, earn salvation, or that perfection in keeping all gods commandments must be attained. Whats new sermon illustrations faqs daily bible reading. Paraphrase of colossians and commentary of colossians. Like ephesians, the little book of colossians divides neatly in half with the first. Tychicus was a coworker of paul who would have been able to help the colossian believers understand and apply the apostles teachings in the letter. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. Paulos apostolos christou iesou dia th elemato s theou kai timotheos o adelphos. 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.
Colossians, the epistle to the, was written by the apostle st. David guzik commentary on revelation 21, where a new heaven, a new earth. 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. Colossians chapter 2 matthew henry complete commentary. These curt dogmas are not the apostles own teaching, but the mottoes, or prominent. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. While in this world, where there is so much corruption in our hearts, quarrels will sometimes arise. Wright colossians and philemon tyndale new testament commentaries. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc. Colossians 2 esv for i want you to know how great a bible. Patzia ephesians, colossians, philemon new international biblical commentary. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. The colossians own conversion is offered as a case in point in reference to the latter, and with a warning for them to remain steadfast 2123. And concludes with exhortations to relative duties, of wives and husbands, parents and children.
A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. We who enjoy the blessings of reconciliation are responsible to continue in the faith of the true gospel. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened col. 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. Also the ethical admonitions in chapters 3 and 4 are based on. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of philippians was written by paul and delivered by epaphroditus around this time too cf. By him are all things held together, and all power in the natural world comes from him. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the lord. The epistle was addressed to christians of the city of colosse, and was delivered to them by tychicus, whom the apostle had sent both to them, colossians 4.
Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Along with his philippians, his commentaries on galatians and colossians philemon are still considered landmarks of biblical study and exposition. Colossians focuses on jesus christ, presenting him as the ultimate answer to any problem. Their timeless truth speaks to the dilemmas facing the world today. Most commentators are certain that paul was indeed the author. From whatever angle one might view the modern age, colossian. Ephesians and colossians represent the highest, fullest, richest presentation of christianity. Taken all by itself, this verse actually seems to suggest the opposite of what paul is saying. Paul, an apostle special messenger of christ jesus the messiah, by the will of god, and timothy our brother. The chapter ends with pauls description of his ministry, in which he gladly suffered on behalf of christ and his church. The colossians own conversion is offered as a case in point in reference to the latter, and with a warning for them to remain steadfast 21 23. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Colossians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. He earnestly presses to mutual love and compassion v. He cautions them against false teachers among the jews colossians 2. Colossians overview kretzmanns popular commentary of. Colossians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. He represents the privileges of christians, colossians 2. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. The apostle expresses concern for the colossians, colossians 2. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. It has been said that if you want to understand the true nature of jesus christ, you should study the first chapter of johns gospel, the 19th chapter of revelation, and the book of colossians. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the.
Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. The first 2 chapters present christ as our lord, chapter 3 presents christ as. The supremacy of the work of christ part 3, the propagation of christs work col. Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the lord. Paul told these colossian christians that, having been raised together with. Heretical problems in the light of union with christ part i, exhortation against false teachers col. Colossians, the epistle to the, smiths bible dictionary. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul.
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