Because the lycus valley was particularly fertile, the region produced large crops of figs and olives. He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. Paul writes, you learned it from epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful ministry of christ on our behalf and who also told us of your love in the spirit col. Thomas aquinas is known for his masterwork the summa theolog. Commentary on the book of colossians by matthew henry. This outline of colossians is intended to assist you as you investigate the pages of gods holy word his letter to you. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2.
Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. 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. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. 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. Written by some of the worlds most distinguished evangelicals scholars, including f. Philippians, colossians reformation commentary on scripture. Best commentaries and books on colossians logos bible software. He is honored as a saint and doctor of the church in the roman catholic tradition. We hope that you find the colossians summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of colossians.
Aquinas lived at a critical juncture of western culture when the arrival of the aristotelian corpus in latin translation reopened the question of the relation between. The wide range of voice and views available on the reformation are brought together in a wonderful presentation for teachers and preachers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the pulpit commentary book of colossians new testament. This wonderful truth was a special revelation solely committed to the apostle paul. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of christology anywhere in.
Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week.
A free bible commentary on pauls letter to the colossians in easyenglish. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A list of the best commentaries on colossians ranked by. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in 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. As with all the early churches, the issue of jewish legalism in colosse was of great concern to paul.
Colossians, the preeminence of christ, is a hardcover 256page commentary, written by pastor cornelius r. Dunn, new internation greek testament commentary nigtc, eerdmans, 1996, 405 pp. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. Tom constables expository notes on colossians this is also available in the net. In conclusion, the reformation commentary on scripture. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians.
Paul is a good model for them at the start of this letter 1. You can find the best commentary on colossians for you using the tools on the right. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and on demand. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. Obrien colossiansphilemon word biblical commentary, 1987. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. He writes approximately in ad 6062, about the same time he wrote philemon and while he was in prison in rome. The pulpit commentarybook of colossians new testament kindle edition by h. David guzik commentary on colossians 1, which emphasizes the greatness of. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and. Commentary on the book of colossians by matthew henry new.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. He writes approximately in ad 6062, about the same time he wrote philemon and while he was in. 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. May 02, 2020 the book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1. Wright, and donald guthrie, these twenty volumes offer clear, reliable and relevant explanations of every book in the new testament. 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 scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed the letter to an. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Kjv bible verses from colossians offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained. 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. An introduction to the book of colossians an argument of the book of colossians a selected bibliography of colossians and philemon. 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. Commentary on the book of colossians chapter 1 1paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, paul writes to the church at colossae on behalf of both he and timothy.
Colossians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. O brien has written the best all around commentaries on all of pauls. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Verses 34 paul often asked the christians to pray for him romans 15. Paul reminded the colossians several times in this letter that they should thank god see 1. It was situated about 100 miles east of ephesus, and was of little importance at the time of this epistle, though it had once been of considerable influence. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the. The pulpit commentary book of colossians new testament kindle edition by h. 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.
Colossae was situated in phrygia on the southern bank of the lycus river see map on page 11. The pulpit commentarybook of colossians new testament. Thomas aquinas sometimes styled thomas of aquin or aquino, was a dominican friar and priest notable as a scholastic theologian and philosopher. It was one of a group of three cities, laodicia and hierapolis. The gospel is the good news about jesus christ, which is for everyone. Since pauls letter to the colossians is considered a warning and corrective against a heresy.
Colossians commentary 9 pages includes outlines, questions, devotional thoughts, quotes for reflection. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. The doctrine of salvation in colossians 329 covenant jer. If with christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. This 24part audio series moves through the book of colossians verse by verse and offers a variety of practical implications for our spiritual formation. 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. The apostle paul was the primary writer of the book of colossians colossians 1. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. As the head of the body, christ holds the preeminent position in the church. View chuck swindolls chart of colossians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. Colossians 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books.
Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. 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. For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1.
If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians. The tyndale new testament commentaries tntc have long been a trusted resource for bible study. You can find the best commentary on colossians for you using the tools on the right side. Key verses and themes in colossians and philemon bible.
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