Colossians focuses on jesus as the head of the church and the church living in submission to that head. Pauls purpose in writing this letter is to show that christ is supreme and that the christians life should manifest hisher union with the one who is above all things. Each week during this series pastor chris will preach from the book of colossians. Oct 24, 20 juli camarin october 24, 20 introduction tweet for the past few years, every time i read through the book of colossians i come away with a deeper appreciation and understanding of jesus. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. 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.
Introduction to the book of colossians author of colossians. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar. This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. Take your bible and turn with me to colossians, and i want us to, at least, begin to look at what god might have for us here. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc.
The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new testament commentary pntc moo, douglas j. Shortly after pauls letter was delivered, the entire valley was devastated by a severe earthquake, which further reduced colossaes importance as a city. Paul defended the faith by exalting the person of jesus, and clarifying the true doctrine of jesus christ. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy, and signed by paul himself at the end of the letter. Colossians intro to colossians biblica the international bible. It appears that paul did not personally plant the church there, but instead a colossian named epaphras traveled to ephesus, responded to pauls gospel message. Great comfort and encouragement can be found by reading the letter to the colossians. Jul 04, 2016 pastor andrew russell preaches on colossians 1. Colossians was probably written about the same time as philemon and ephesians when paul was first imprisoned in rome.
Alongside pastors teaching, this study will explore colossians from a complimentary viewpoint. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Introduction the content of colossians this book address some very important and current issues such as, false religion, the church, creation, end times, family and social life, and above all, the person of jesus christ. Scholars believe colossians was penned in a prison in. The apostle paul wrote his epistle to the colossians because of a report that they were falling into serious error see bible dictionary.
Summary of the book of colossians story of the bible. The prison epistles include ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the very personal epistle to philemon. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. An introduction and commentary kindle locations 574576. By studying the book of colossians, students can deepen their conversion to the savior and receive protection from deception and sin. I have tried pushing the menu button, still no page numbers. Introduction to the book of colossians colossians 2.
Paul to the colossians colosse was a considerable city of phrygia, and probably not far from laodicea and hierapolis. Paul was at this time in prison at rome and he wrote to a church he never visited. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. If this is accurate, then colossians was probably written around 60 a. Colossians 1 tpt introduction dear friends in bible gateway.
Introduction to the epistle of paul to the colossians. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Colossians 1 tpt introduction dear friends in bible. 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. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. But literary differences can be explained by appealing to the new content of the letter. This church had not been established by paul, but was in an area for which paul felt responsible, as he sent out workers from ephesus, the capital of the roman province of asia. The should be ashamed of letting this thing out the door like this. Introduction to colossians by matthew henry blue letter bible. Introduction the author of this epistle is the apostle paul as stated in colossians 1. Colossians makes it clear that in reigning supreme jesus is himself god. Colossians introduction, the passion translation tpt the. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible.
Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Introduction to colossians we are so excited your group has decided to join faith promise for our series roots. The epistles of paul to the colossians and to philemon. The genuineness of this epistle is attested by justin martyr dialogue with trypho, p. The epistle to the colossians was sent by paul and timothy see colossians 1. Find out how the apostle pauls wisdom can improve your. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. 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. What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6.
He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. Colossians follows the outline of a typical pauline letter. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. The key theme to pauls letter to the church at colossae is the supremacy and centrality of christ. An introduction to the book of philippians christopher l. Paul wrote his letter to the colossians while in prison, probably in rome. This hymn may be compared with similar passages in phil 2. From rome in ad 6061 until recently, rome was considered by most to be the location from which. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians. It is now buried in ruins, and the memory of it chiefly preserved in this epistle. 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 attacks the false teachings while ephesians develops its central themes to prepare other churches for the emerging heresy. It was apparently familiar liturgical material to the author. Discover practical insights into the book of colossians.
Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of colossians on page 16671669 of the jeremiah study bible. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. Introduction to the book of colossians summary of hebrews. One of the clearest pictures we have of this theme is the famed christ hymn of 1. The church at colossae was likely established during pauls third missionary journey as he ministered for three years in ephesus. Pauls gospelcentered encouragement pauls warning to stay gospelcentered purpose. In introducing a book like this, it is critically important for us to hav. It held to strict rules about the kinds of permissible food and drink, religious festivals 2.
The book of colossians warns believers against the dangers which threaten them. Written about ad 60, paul seeks to focus on the wonderful hope of the gospel and reminds the believers to not turn aside or fall victim to those who would minimize christ and lead the church into empty philosophies and humanism. Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. Paul had been imprisoned at rome and received messages about heresies at the church in colossae. Colossians introduction, the passion translation tpt. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions. Colossians attacks the false teachings while ephesians develops its central themes to prepare other churches for the coming heresy. Pauls inspired letter to the congregation in colossae counters false teachings, shows the need to be forgiving, and highlights the preeminent position of jesus. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Colossians 1 introduction to the book of colossians. Colossians introduction, good news bible gnb the bible app. Colossians was originally addressed to believers in the church at colossae, an ancient city in southwest. Discover the basics of the book of colossians with the esv study bible from crossway.
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