This epistle was sent because of some difficulties which arose among the colossians, probably from false teachers, in consequence of which they sent to the apostle. Introduction to philippians bible exposition commentary. As in the past, this is a day where, duped by the ageold lie of satan, man still continues to believe in. This notion, in my opinion, is correct and is evident in the book of colossians. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 3 and more. This curriculum is designed to teach you how to study the bible with the tools a good pastor would learn to use in a top level seminary. Colossians overview meyers critical and exegetical commentary. Since then, further objections have been raised against the letters authenticity, and today at least 50. Colossians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament.
Rather than being a standalone commentary, this book summarizes many important details of exegesis that should be considered in studying the biblical text. Thus, colossians is a book that speaks to our cosmic age and to this new age movement. Most writers agree that the group of epistles to the philippians, colossians, ephesians and to philemon were written from rome. Large page format and book design make these commentaries ideal for notes, and each section is prefaced by a short summary. It is written primarily for the pastor and bible teacher, not for the scholar. Colossians and philemon exegetical guide to the greek new.
Colossians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary focuses on the greek text, using an abundance of sources and authors to illustrate meaning. How to exegete the bible these curriculums are designed for any christian, church leader or pastor to get to know and teach the bible better. 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. Take your exegesis to the next level with the logos edition of an exegetical summary of colossians. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. Jul 28, 2015 why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. 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. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Since there is such a dearth of good commentaries on the book of.
Read colossians 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Paul then transitions to telling about what he has gone through for the gospel and how he is compelled to labor for the gospel. When christ, who is our life shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. Why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. The doctrine of christ in colossians 183 christs having created the angels clearly makes angel worship il legitimate and heretical col. You can instantly identify exegetical challenges, discover a texts interpretive history, and survey the scope of everything written about each verse and phrase. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading colossians and philemon exegetical guide to the greek new testament. It is a book difficult to exegete and many scholars really have never attempted to explore its depths. 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. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Very useful resource for studying the book of colossians and philemon. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Colossians was obviously intended for other churches as well. This series is designed for those who know biblical languages.
Colossians and philemon exegetical guide to the greek new testament harris, murray j. The next step is to enter your payment information. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the most technologically advanced age of all time. However, the laodicean letter may be the book of ephesians. Colossians chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new. Like ephesians, the little book of colossians divides neatly in half with the first. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. This outline of colossians is intended to assist you as you investigate the pages of gods holy word his letter to you. The book of philippians is therefore more characteristically gentile.
It starts with the explanation of how christ is supreme and the proof of his deity. Epistles of paul to the colossians and to philemon. Alford was a calvinist, conservative and premillennial, though not dispensational. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series on the book of colossians.
Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom, study, and pulpit by providing the student or pastor with the information needed to understand and expound the greek text of the new testament. In this paper, the aim will be to properly place the imperatives of colossians 3. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. There is much personal information about paul in the epistle. Jan 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together.
Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. 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. New testament churches shared the books of the bible. Mcknight interacts closely with the text of colossians itself while bringing the best of biblical scholarship to the table. The scope of the epistle is to show, that all hope of mans redemption is founded on christ, in whom alone are all complete fulness, perfections, and sufficiency. Verses 57 the apostle exhorts the colossians to the mortification of sin, the great hindrance to seeking the things which are above. There are a number of other notable commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon.
Colossians and philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. 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. The book of colossians to me relates to the passage i chose by the way it flows.
A commentary focusing on the translation and grammatical structure of colossians and philemon. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 12. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and. The first edition of the inaugural volume of the eggnt, exegetical guide to the greek new testament. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Paul also expected that colossians would be read publicly in the church of the laodiceans as well. An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. First, colossians is unrivalled in its portrayal of the person of the lord jesus christ.
Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. An inductive and exegetical bible study in colossians. Oct 25, 2015 the first edition of the inaugural volume of the eggnt, exegetical guide to the greek new testament. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 12 kindle edition by pao, david w. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor. 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 new testament.
Colossians and philemon exegetical guide to the greek new testament kindle edition by harris, murray j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 12 ebook. Colossians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, originally published in four parts, is a digest of vatious readings and marginal references. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Colossians overview meyers critical and exegetical. Colossians chapter 1 kjv king james version when everything is working out for you to succeed in an impossible task that can lead you into your final destiny for the lord. This being the case, many have dichotomized the book of colossians exegeting, teaching, andor preaching chapters 3 and 4 as isolated imperatives. Anyone who has determined to seriously study the book of colossians knows how difficult it is to find a good commentary on the book.
Introductory remarks because of the rising tide of human philosophies confronting us today, no new testament book speaks with more relevancy than does the epistle to the colossians. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. Colossians 3 new international version niv living as those made alive in christ. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Since there is such a dearth of good commentaries on the book of colossians, this book by brother roy gingrich meets a great need. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more.
Perfect preaching tools, all those working with the language of the text will find this series helpful. Hampton keathley iii went to be with the lord before it was completed. The rhetoric of colossians many scholars believe that the purpose of colossians was to respond to the. Verses 3, 4 for ye died, and your life is hid with christ in god. The supremacy of christ in both arenas of realitythe heav enlyinvisible and the earthlyvisiblestands in direct contrast to. 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. 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. Like all of the commentaries in this series, it emphasizes the big picture and the overall flow of the text. Zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament categories. The deity, preeminence, supremacy, sufficiency, and centrality of christ as lord. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. King, martha, an exegetical summary of colossians siles, 1998, technical. This helped me understand the epistles individually and how they are together. But let us not miss the fact that this movement has its source in the occult though hidden under new names and in eastern religions that go all the way back to the beginnings of.
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. The book of colossians roy gingrich book ministries. The first and seventh of the churches of revelation are ephesus and laodicea. An exegetical summary of colossians sil international. Zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament zecnt 9780310243953 by david w. In 104 verses, there are 51 references to the lord jesus by name. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. Colossians 3 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. And that is the reason for the colossians gratitude. Gods act in christ as the supreme one puts the christian in a new. Two women were prominent in the church philippians 4. Lucass commentary on colossians and philemon is probably the best introductory level commentary on these two books.
Colossians 1 commentary greek testament critical exegetical. Reconsidering the authorship of colossians 225 thus, at least with regard to the diachronic study of colossians, attempting to identify the actual author is not irrelevant at present, there exists no decisive evidence, nor has any methodologi. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on. Paul first attended a meeting attended by women acts 16. But let us not miss the fact that this movement has its source in the occult though hidden under new names and in eastern religions that go all the way back to the beginnings of history with the fall of man.
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