May 27, 2016 here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of colossians chapter two. Colossians 1 nasb thankfulness for spiritual attainments. Explain the terms involved, and describe what lessons we should learn. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. But he often prayed for the christians there colossians 1. To be saved is to be part of the covenant community of faith, a family of believers, which we are meant to serve cf. Verse 1 paul described himself as an apostle of christ jesus. Walking worthily of the lord to please him in all respects col. Colossians 2 for i want you to know how great a struggle i. His thanksgiving to god for what he had heard concerning themtheir faith, love, and hope v. Bible study questions on the book of colossians introduction.
Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. The hope of glory book of colossians bible study chapter 2. Colossians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Here is a pithy snippet from greears book dealing with those who profess christ at some point in their life but who show no. Revelation, direction and reflection book of colossians bible study chapter 1. Knowing the message of reconciliation colossians 1. Jesus as the allsufficient savior is the object of the believers faith chapters 1 2. 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. 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. Colossians 1 bible commentary jamieson, faussett, and brown. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4.
In greek this word can be translated as trust, commit, or even obedience. What is the mystery of god referred to in the bible. The salutation of paul and timothy to the church at colosse, colossians 1. Colossians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. Colossians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. It was no secret in the old testament that the gentiles would be saved, but that christ, by means of the holy spirit, would dwell in all converts was unknown.
For it pleased the father that in him should all fullness dwell. Mar 23, 2008 the theme of the whole paraenetical section 3. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. What is lacking in christs afflictions colossians 1. Verses 914 offer an important prayer by the apostle on behalf of the colossians. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation. He sees the effects of the cross in the redemption of human beings, not of cosmic powers such as those referred to in col 1. In his fleshly body literally in the body of his flesh. Colossians 1 bible study, summary and discussion questions. The supremacy of the work of christ part 1, the plenitude and description of his work col. Colossians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the.
The revealed jesus, the treasury of all wisdom and knowledge. This article is also available and sold as a booklet. The apostle paul wrote this letter epistle to the church at colossae, a small city located on the lycus river in asia minor modern turkeyknown for its production of wool and woolen goods. Paul reminded the christians about the importance of jesus. Jan 02, 2020 book of colossians bible survey what are the pauline epistles. Four ways to walk in a manner worthy of the lord col.
Wooo n colossians alo 1 introduction to colossians c olossians is perhaps the most christcentered book in the bible. 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. Submit a comment cancel reply your email address will not be published. An admirable summary of the christian doctrine concerning the operation of the spirit, the person of the redeemer, the work of. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. The word in classical greek is used of those in a contractual relationship. Paul to have understood the terms which he used, he must have considered jesus christ as being truly and properly god. The indwelling christ, the hope of glory in each individual believer. What does it mean that christ in us is the hope of glory. The book of colossians is pauls letter to the christians at colosse. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of colossians.
Epaphras is mentioned in the book of philemon as a fellow prisoner with paul philemon 1. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Colossians is named for the city of colosse, where the church it was addressed to was located. This is now accepted by most all conservative scholars.
The implications of what it means to seek the things that are above are drawn out in the succeeding verses. As the former regards him as the creator colossians 1. Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of the lord in christ jesus. 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. Christ has holy and faithful brothers who are in him, residing in colossae 1. However, he then adds the caveat if indeed you continue in the faith v. Author the epistle claims to have been written by the apostle paul 1. Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. Colossians 1 new american standard bible nasb thankfulness for spiritual attainments. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul is writing to gentile converts, and the specific mystery that he is talking about hereour hopeis christ in us. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material.
It comes in here not as the matter of a sermon, but as the matter of a thanksgiving. Belief in jesus results in faith, hope, and love 1. The understanding of faith as persuasion or confidence. Introduction chapter 1 chapter2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter summaries bibliography. They give thanks to god for the good estate of that church, and the wonderful progress of the gospel in every place, colossians 1. It is plural in the nt except for one time in phil. The church as the body of christ, for which paul suffered and served col 1. The socinians contend that christ is here styled the image of the invisible god, merely because. Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. For by him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. This is a fitting summary of the verses found in colossians 1. Colossians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And i pray that you, being rooted and grounded in love, colossians 1.
An apostle is a person whom god sends to lead christians. Paul writes that we were formerly alienated from god v. Paul seeks for these believers to grow in wisdom and knowledge, as well as their spiritual strength. Arnold dallimore, george whitefield cornerstone books, 1. When you get to heaven, the lord jesus christ will have preeminence in your life. What do our reconciled circumstances require of us 1. Who that is, the son of god, in whose blood we have redemption. Beyond that, youve got to lay the foundation of a basic understanding of the bible and. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Some liberal critics disagree because of the advanced teaching and unique language of the letter.
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