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 Submit a comment cancel reply your email address will not be published.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