Commentary on the book of colossians 1 4 1-6

He hath saved us from the dominion of sin, which is darkness 1 jn. Colossians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. It was treasured up for them, no enemy could deprive them of it. Mar 23, 2008 the theme of the whole paraenetical section 3. He is a faithful minister of christ on your behalf.

Colossians 14 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing. We may say that each of pauls greater epistles has in it one salient thought. The gospel of christ is living and powerful, and when this living, godbreathed gospel of gods grace is planted in the heart of a spiritfilled, bornagain believer. The colossians too were once hopeless but they had found hope. With the phrase the grace of god in truth, he is beginning to say, what i have taught you is the truth. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will. The epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians commentary by a. If he was, he wrote it about 60 years after jesus birth. Continuance in prayer recommended, to which watchfulness and thanksgiving should be joined, colossians 4. To make christ sovereign over the whole of life, 3. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 4.

Let them deal with servants as they expect god should deal with themselves. Four ways to walk in a manner worthy of the lord col. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. Paul, an apostle special messenger of christ jesus the messiah, by the will of god, and timothy our brother. Polemic against the particular claims of the false teachers, 16 end. This is now accepted by most all conservative scholars. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians 1. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. He seems to have kept posted about conditions in the church 1. Paul, an apostle special messenger of christ jesus the messiah, by the will of god, and timothy our brother, barclay this is a letter from paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and from timothy, the. To exchange the old vices for the christian graces, 3. Colossians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paul now explains how god has qualified them for their share in the heavenly inheritance.

He who undertakes to give strength to his people, is a god of power, and of glorious power. Introduction chapter 1 chapter2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter summaries bibliography. Paul though having a very vital connection with it. God, writing to the colossians and us through the apostle paul, is a master of psychology. In colossians the fruit in question is first the fruit of belief 1. The implications of what it means to seek the things that are above are drawn out in the succeeding verses. And to pray particularly for the success of the gospel, colossians 4. Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of the lord in christ jesus. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Not only justice is required of them, but strict equity and kindness. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. The gospel is the word of truth, and we may safely venture our souls upon it. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. 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, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the holy and faithful brothers in christ at colossae. We are living through an unusual easter celebration, but that first easter was the most unusual of all. He gave thanks to god for them, that they had embraced the gospel of. Colossians 4, king james version kjv the bible app. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Colossians 1 nkjv greeting paul, an apostle of jesus. This church was actually founded by papayas, an earlier convert who came from ephesus. Now, compared to your reading the first time, what do you think is the overall emphasis of pauls letter to the colossians. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. Colossians 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

Paulos apostolos christou iesou dia th elemato s theou kai timotheos o adelphos. There is truth about many thingsit could about an automobile or any other kind of product, and there can be truth about any kind of a. Barclay this is a letter from paul, an apostle of jesus. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Some liberal critics disagree because of the advanced teaching and unique language of the letter. Based upon what paul is emphasizing, what might be the errors being taught the colossians. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. The duty of masters to their servants, colossians 4. He is a faithful minister of christ on your behalf colossians 1.

In whom we have redemption, even the forgiveness of sins, v. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. As you read any of pauls letters, be sure to pay attention to the introductions. 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. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. Study colossians 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Directions concerning walking wisely, redeeming of time, and godly conversation, colossians 4. These three epistles were carried by tychicus and onesimus also with further instruction for the churches. Walking worthily of the lord to please him in all respects col. And with it they found two other enormously valuable commodities, called faith and love. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.

You learned it from epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of christ on our behalf, colossians 1. Pauls is writing this letter to help the colossians to deal with those problems. Another objection has arisen from the obvious relationship between ephesians and colossians. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. It has been estimated that threefifths of colossians is reflected in ephesians. He argues against seeing the reference to the whole world in 1. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ their faith in christ. And a wonderful instance of the free grace of god this was. Paul is writing this letter to help the colossians to deal with those problems see especially 2. Which is come unto you that is, the gospel, which came to them from god, from heaven, from christ, out of jerusalem, from whence the word of the lord was to come, by the ministers of the gospel, who being sent, came to colosse, and there preached it. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4. He was born or begotten before all the creation, before any creature. Paul has much to say of the hope, to which the colossians have already listened and which they have already accepted.

Colossians 1 new american standard bible nasb thankfulness for spiritual attainments. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. While paul will deal with their problems one by one, he first seeks to ground these colossian christians solidly in the basics of the faithand christ is at the center of that faith see especially 1. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Paul wrote to the christians who lived in the city called colossae. A fifth principle for effective outreach is given here, the idea of gracious or kind speech. Author the epistle claims to have been written by the apostle paul 1. God, writing to the colossians and us through the apostle paul, is a. 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. Colossians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar. April 12, 2020 easter sunday hope lutheran church pastor mary erickson colossians 3. The language implies that he had only heard of, and not seen, them colossians 2.

The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of 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. Colossians 1 nasb thankfulness for spiritual attainments. So far, paul has presented evangelism as a work of prayer colossians 4. He gives its source to be sure that nobody misunderstands. There is truth about many thingsit could about an automobile or any other kind of product, and there can be truth about any kind of a human circumstance or event.