Colossians 2 esv for i want you to know how great a bible. The developed theology of the letter, many believe, indicates that it was composed by paul in rome about ad. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Colossians was undisputedly pauline until the nineteenth century a. Colossiansphilemon, volume 44 word biblical commentary obrien, peter, hubbard, david allen, barker, glenn w. It can also be said that wisdom is the opposite of philosophy.
In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james version. Colossians follows the outline of a typical pauline letter. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. And that is the reason for the colossians gratitude. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. The letter of paul to the colossians work by saint paul. Colossians was written by paul at around the same time as philemon, either from rome shortly before pauls death 5962 a. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. 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. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible.
Most of the residents of colossae were native phrygians, a strong greek influence manifested itself through the prevailing greek language and customs. The absolute truth of wisdom is that wisdom is one of the names of jesus christ the messiah. Who is the head of every ruler and authority, christ is not only the head of the universe 1. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Christ has defeated the powers of darkness on the cross. The book of colossians contains some of the most theologically deep words concerning christ, such as he is the image of the invisible god 1. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4.
Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Colosse was a phrygian city in asia minor which would locate it in modern day turkey. He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. The epistle of paul to the colossians, often referred to simply as colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. Jul 03, 2014 while the entire bible points us to jesus christ, the book of colossians gives us as its core, the centrality and supremacy of jesus christ. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. The letter of paul to the colossians, also called the epistle of st. Christians share in his power and authority over that realm 2. The book of colossians my purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of god, namely, christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version. First, colossians is unrivalled in its portrayal of the person of the lord jesus christ. 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.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of colossians. We give thanks to god and the father of our lord jesus christ, praying always for you. May 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. 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. This hymn may be compared with similar passages in phil 2. Rome paul was in prison this book is one of the prison epistles, written along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. 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.
Colossians author, recipients, and greeting alan knox. Paul apparently wrote to the colossian church because he had heard that false teachers had come to the city and were spreading erroneous doctrine in the young church. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. As ive mentioned previously, im studying through the book of colossians because i plan to teach through the book during the month of march and the first sunday in april. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app.
Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Colossiansphilemon, volume 44 word biblical commentary. This book reads well, the author did his homework in giving many aspects of this book,when it was written, the condition, and the cross referencing is very thorough, i appreciate this in depth study in colossians. The epistles to the colossians and to philemon were written by paul during the early part of his roman imprisonment. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. Chapters 14 of pauls letter to the colossians read aloud.
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. Paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus as the center of all reality, so they dont give in to pressure from other religions. I would recomend it to any student of the word, easy to read, and not childish in nature. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Nearby sat laodicea, the chief city of the district. There are a number of helpful commentaries on colossians and philemon, and the following are five of the. Paul the apostle to the colossians, new testament writing addressed to christians at colossae, asia minor, whose congregation was founded by pauls colleague epaphras. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to jesus. Commentary for colossians 1 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. Wisdom is the proper use of knowledge according to the webster dictionary. Colossians located near the upper end of the lycus valley, colossae lay approximately one hundred miles east of ephesus in asia minor.
In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. All three cities are mentioned in the book of colossians. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole worldjust as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood gods grace. You ve made your way into the letters of paulwelcome to the wonderful world of. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. The colossians need no further mysteries than the mystery of christ. Jul 28, 2015 why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. The book of colossians commentary by pastor ron beckham. Some of the most exalted language concerning him is found in this short jewel. In a nutshell, this sermon series is all about christ. The book of colossians is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of colossians with commentary on each scripture within the text.
Colossians these are all of the chapters of the book of colossians. 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. This outline of colossians is intended to assist you as you investigate the pages of gods holy word his letter to you. The second half is a miniethics course, addressing every area of christian life. Popular colossians books meet your next favorite book. It was apparently familiar liturgical material to the author. 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. John from the holy bible new international version niv book 43 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so. Book of colossians colossians chapter 1 colossians chapter 2 colossians chapter 3 colossians chapter 4. There are a number of helpful commentaries on colossians and philemon, and the following are five of the best. Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament book of colossians.
Colossians core group study guide a study on the book of colossians. Sermons in this series call his name jesus matthew 1. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. The teaching will primarily be discussion which ive found requires more preparation than lecture style, but thats another post for another day. 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. Feb 22, 2009 the epistles to the colossians and to philemon were written by paul during the early part of his roman imprisonment. Christ is lord over all of creation, including the. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. It was one of the triplet cities located on the lycus river near where it joins the maeander river. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. 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. While the entire bible points us to jesus christ, the book of colossians gives us as its core, the centrality and supremacy of jesus christ. What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6.
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