In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. The book of colossians is pauls letter to the christians at colosse. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. The letter of colossians a discipleship program featuring the. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. You will also find options for commentaries on colossians that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the gospel. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then.
If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to jesus. These numerous views reveal the complexity in trying to understand the exact nature of the colossian heresy. Just as the colossians heard the good news of christ from epaphras, paul heard the good news of their love from him. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Gnosticism and some forms of jewish mysticism greatly esteemed these supposed mediators, and considered them angelic beings of a sort. What are four kind things paul says about them in 1. He was learned in biblical and early christian literature. Philemon bible commentaries free online downloadable pdf. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. His introductory material, which covers approximately 28 pages, is thorough yet concise. Love is a fruit of the spirit and its presence would demonstrate the true nature of their conversion colossians 1. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz.
Colossians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents a word from the author. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. Colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy titus philemon hebrews james 1 peter 2 peter 1 john 2 john 3 john jude revelation. John lightfoot, a commentary of the new testament from the talmud and hebraica. The author was a popular evangelical bible teacher of the first part of the century, much like h. 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. See attached pdf 243 pages paul bound, the gospel unbound. The letter to philemon is the shortest of the pauline epistles.
He exhorts to the duty of prayer, and to a prudent and decent conduct towards those with whom we converse v. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. Gaebelein, gaebeleins concise commentary on the whole bible i volume, neptune, nj. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter v. In it paul stresses the preeminence of the person of christ and the completeness of the salvation he provides. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. Colossians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of.
The sufficiency of christ free online bible commentaries. 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. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, joshua, judges, ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. Ironside in his diligent but broad, practical expositions of bible books. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. Colossians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Paul was careful to warn the colossians that angels should not be worshipped colossians 2. The commentary on colossians and philemon by peter obrien number 44 in the word biblical commentary series is a worthy endeavor, suitable for the biblical scholar and the layperson alike.
Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. The apostle paul salutes the colossians, and blesses god for their faith, love, and hope. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material.
Many regard the commentary as the best older work on the greek text. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. James rosscup writes that lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books published my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Roy yates, colossians and gnosis, journal for the study of the new testament 27 june 1986. Best colossians commentaries updated for 2020 best. But he often prayed for the christians there colossians 1. Colossians and philemon begins with the typical study into the introductory matters of this book of the bible, this is common place in zondervan exegetical commentary series on the new testament. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. Bible commentary lightfoot colossians colossians lightfoot nt commentary.
Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The new american standard bible update 1995 easier to read. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter. This works dives into history and recent scholarship, of the books of colossians and philemon of the apostles which always helpful to pastors. From 1870 to 1880 he was one of the revisers of the king james version of the bible. Briefly describe the city of colossae as it would have been during pauls day. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on. In this context the word brother does not so much indicate a fellow christian, because timothy was obviously a christian, as it does a helper or coworker cp.
It is addressed, not to a church, although a church is mentioned, but to a person, philemon. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony v. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. As such it differs greatly from the epistles paul must have written approximately at the same time, philippians, ephesians and colossians. Paul, as he did in romans and ephesians, encourages them in the perseverance of their faith and spiritual growth, and influences them not to pursue false teaching, jewish mysticisms or traditions, or occultism. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Gunther, in his commentary, identifies fortyfour different views of the colossian heresy. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Colossians, which presents him as the architect and sustainer of the universe, as well as the reconciler of all things, both earthly and heavenly, provides the church with the material it may and must use.
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. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Colossians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Paraphrase of colossians and commentary of colossians. A personal search for verifiable truth abbreviations used in this commentary commentary.
Lightfoot wrote his commentary on colossians in 1875, the exact nature of colossian heresy has been fiercely debated. Following the literary conventions of the ancient world, paul begins his letter to the congregation at colosse by introducing himself and greeting his readers. Paul reminded the christians about the importance of jesus. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Verses with difficult word order or vocabulary have been retranslated into smoother english. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a few saints in history. Pauls epistles to the galatians, philippians, colossians, and philemon. Philemon bible commentaries free online downloadable. Words and phrases that could be misunderstood due to changes in their meaning during the past 20 years have been updated to current english. Wooo n colossians alo 1 introduction to colossians c olossians is perhaps the most christcentered book in the bible. Paul took care to show that jesus did the work of reconciliation himself colossians 1. Letters from prison colossians, ephesians and philemon, then later, philippians bible. Make your choice below and download the pdf commentary ebook for free.
Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. Colossians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony.
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