It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to. Sacred secret of god, christ 15 watch out for deceivers 615 reality belongs to christ 1623 3. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. This is the holy book of colossians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. Book of colossians outline summary online bible nwt. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to all other powers and attempts to gain.
It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. It shows his supremacy over all things, explaining what our godly response should be. The book of colossians addresses problems the church at colossae faced, and it challenges believers to examine all of life and be transformed through the resurrection and love of jesus. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. As with all volumes in the pillar series, moos commentary on colossians and philemon makes clear the flow and meaning of the text. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Summary of the book of colossians summary of hebrews. Jul 28, 2015 why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. May 02, 2020 the book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1. If with christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe. Shortly after pauls letter was delivered, the entire valley was devastated by a severe earthquake, which further reduced colossaes importance as a city. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible.
The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. Like so many of his letters, paul prays that we might be filled with the knowledge of gods will. Scripture pictures from the book of colossians amazing facts. Some of the most exalted language concerning him is found in this short jewel. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 34. The landscape of the book of colossians scholars believe colossians was penned in a prison in rome, to the church at colossae, in the lycus river valley, now modern turkey. Paul to the christians of colossae and included as a book in the new testament. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col.
The book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1. Outline of the book of colossians greeting, thanksgiving, and prayer colossians 1. Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. Ask the holy spirit to help you understand this important letter and to grant all of us who are studying together the wisdom to apply its teaching today. The author of this epistle is the apostle paul as stated in colossians 1. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. Why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon.
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. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. Christ is supreme over all of creation and over the church. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of colossians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians.
Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. The book of colossians purpose, besides showing the supremacy, sufficiency, and divinity of christ, is how christians are to live in the world and before god col 3. Paul is strongly affirmed to be the author of colossians 1. Mar, 2019 the landscape of the book of colossians scholars believe colossians was penned in a prison in rome, to the church at colossae, in the lycus river valley, now modern turkey. Colossians 1 full chapter greeting paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the. The old and the new personality 117 deaden body members 5. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. First, colossians is unrivalled in its portrayal of the person of the lord jesus christ. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The prison epistles include ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the very personal epistle to philemon.
This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc moo, douglas j. Follow christ instead of philosophy, asceticism, or legalism colossians 2. It is a book difficult to exegete and many scholars really have never attempted to explore its depths. Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar. 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.
Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. But literary differences can be explained by appealing to. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Epistle to the colossians read the bible online bible study tools. These videos, featuring louie giglio, are perfect for group study or personal devotion. 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 book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to jesus.
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. Using secondary scholarship judiciously, moo skillfully links exegesis of the text with critical issues in biblical and systematic theology. The epistle to the colossians is one of the prison epistles which are so called because they were written by paul while he was in prison in rome. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions. The book of colossians get 90 days free access to the book of colossians video bible study. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Summary of the book of colossians story of the bible. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle.
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. Meyer then offers 14 chapters full of information from the book of colossians written to help you keep your faith and god and live a better christian life. Colossians definition of colossians by merriamwebster. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc. Bible study questions on the book of colossians introduction. Since there is such a dearth of good commentaries on the book of colossians, this book by brother roy gingrich meets a great need.
Colossians is the 51st book of the bible and can be found in the new testament. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Anyone who has determined to seriously study the book of colossians knows how difficult it is to find a good commentary on the book. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version. Our perception of him shapes uswhat we say, how we treat others, even what we think. 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. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion.
Thanks for the colossians faith 38 prayer for spiritual growth 912 christs central role 23 pauls hard work for the congregation 2429 2. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. 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. It was critical to him that this church know god in his greatness and glory, rather than in the deficient view given them by the false teachers colossians 1. 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. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. 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.
Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. And that is the reason for the colossians gratitude. The prison epistles include ephesians, philippians, colossians, and. The holy bible book 51 colossians kjv dramatized audio. 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. 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. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Take some time today to read through the book of colossians in preparation for our study over the next few months. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus as the center of all reality, so they dont give in to pressure from other religions.