Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The book of colossians is an important look into the mystery of christ which was hidden for generations and now disclosed to the saints col. Follow christ instead of philosophy, asceticism, or legalism colossians 2. 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. Here at covenant life church, we have greatly benefitted from the small group resources from the good book company.
Learn what the bible teaches in the book of colossians. Wright colossians and philemon tyndale new testament commentaries. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf. Jun, 2015 the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians from the holy bible new international version niv book 51 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. 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. 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. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed the letter to an early follower instead. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. The author of this epistle is the apostle paul as stated in colossians 1.
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 was undisputedly pauline until the nineteenth century a. Colossians 1 full chapter greeting 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. 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 from ephesus in asia minor. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Paul has much to say of the hope, to which the colossians have already listened and which they have already accepted. Outline of the book of colossians greeting, thanksgiving, and prayer colossians 1. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy 1.
The book of colossians teaches principles for living a christian life in the midst of a nonchristian culture. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions. Summary of the book of colossians story of the bible. And in the process, it will expose readers to evocative and challenging new ways of reading and. Its message is of a god who is a friend and lover of the souls of men. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed.
Many small groups in our family life ministry have used colossians. At the time of the colossians letter, paul had not visited colosse the colossian letter was sent from rome to colosse by tychicus and the converted slave, onesimus. The book of colossians niv audio holy bible high quality. Patzia ephesians, colossians, philemon new international biblical commentary. The apostle paul was the primary writer of the book of colossians colossians 1.
Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. 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. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. Also, as noted above, it refutes the heretical teaching that threatened the colossian church chapter 2.
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. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was. Shortly after pauls letter was delivered, the entire valley was devastated by a severe earthquake, which further reduced colossaes importance as a city. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. Paul to the christians of colossae and included as a book in the new testament. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of. Christ is supreme over all of creation and over the church. Colossians remixed is a book ive been waiting for eagerly. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Colossians 1 full chapter greeting paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the. Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. Thanksgiving and prayer we always thank god, the father of our lord jesus christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in christ jesus and of the love you have for all.
Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. The epistle of paul to the colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. While the book of ephesians focuses on the body the church, colossians focuses on the head christ.
The authenticity of the letter, however, has been defended with equal strength. Confident christianity in their study of scripture. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
Christ is lord over all of creation, including the. The second half is a miniethics course, addressing every area of christian life. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. The prison epistles include ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the very personal epistle to philemon.
Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. The epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians from the holy bible new international version niv book 51 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 34. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to gods holy people in colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in christ. Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. Additionally, our youth ministry has used romans 15. Study through the bible 24 kindle edition by today, christianity, studies, christian bible. Colossians contains teaching on several key areas of theology, including the deity of christ 1.
Dec 07, 2017 the book of colossians read by alexander scourby. Colossians niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Take some time today to read through the book of colossians in preparation for our study over the next few months. Our perception of him shapes uswhat we say, how we treat others, even what we think. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to jesus.
This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. 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. 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. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Bible study questions on the book of colossians introduction. 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. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. 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. Paul presented christ as the center of the universe, not only as the active creator but also as the recipient of creationin his taking on of human flesh.
It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. It will provide a fascinating and readable entry into colossiansand deeper into the essential message of jesus and paul. Previous index next the epistle to the colossians introduction author. As with all the early churches, the issue of jewish legalism in colosse was of great concern to paul. 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. 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. Popular colossians books meet your next favorite book. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. It shows his supremacy over all things, explaining what our godly response should be. 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. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch.
And that is the reason for the colossians gratitude. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation. May 02, 2020 the book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon.
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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Colossians definition of colossians by merriamwebster. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles.