Accordingly, attention should be paid to a third line of interpretation, adopted by some. In this study we will see the supremacy of jesus christ, the greatness of his reconciliation between mankind and god almighty, and the great example of the apostle paul in his sacrificial service for the lord. Paul wrote his letter to the colossians to declare the supremacy of jesus christ. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. The concluding section of each of pauls letters contains his benediction, typically expressed as a prayer or doxology. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pauls letter to the colossians.
Colossians 1 bible study, summary and discussion questions. 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. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is not usually disputed. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james version. The sum and substance of the apostles preaching, and the manner in which he executed his ministry, colossians 1. 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. In chapter 1, paul introduces himself, along with his coauthor timothy. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages.
Colossians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. It was written to a church located in what we now call turkey, in the roman province of asia minor, about one hundred miles south and east of ephesus. Next chapter of colossians the book of colossians, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp.
Colossians 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. 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. It would be inconsistent for a christian to live a life apart from christ. Going through the bible book by book chapters by chapter. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. The colossians own conversion is offered as a case in point in reference to the latter, and with a warning for them to remain steadfast 2123. Outline of the book of colossians christian library. This proper view of christ served as the antidote for the colossian heresy as. Colossians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons.
By contrast, the previous portion of the epistle is doctrinal, and the subsequent portion is practical. Specification of particular errors to which they were exposed, or of particular things to be avoided, colossians 2. In addition to the study guide, you will find that the entire book of colossians is included making it easy to read and answer the questions without needing to open your bible. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2.
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. The focus of this letter is jesuswho he is and what he did. For i want you to know how great a struggle i have on your behalf and for those who are at laodicea, and for all those who. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Colossians 1 is the first chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Notes on colossians page 1 name the book gets its name from city it is addressed to. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. The chapter ends with pauls description of his ministry, in which he gladly suffered on behalf of christ and his church.
As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. As with all the early churches, the issue of jewish legalism in colosse was of great concern to paul. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ 3 we give thanks to god and the father of our lord jesus christ, praying always for you. 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. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. The salvation which the colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, colossians 1. Summary of the book of colossians story of the bible. The apostle paul was the primary writer of the book of colossians colossians 1. And to walk in christ, as they had been taught, and to abound in faith and holiness, colossians 2. A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. The book of colossians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
Colossians praises the spiritual growth of the recipients because of their love for all the setapart ones in christ. 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. Chapter 2 home audio studies the book of colossians the book of colossians. In most of his letters, paul follows the greeting with a thanksgiving to god for his recipients, which carefully reflect.
Chapter 1 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version. Colossians 3 is the third chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian bible. Colossians intro to colossians biblica the international bible. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture. Literary overviews of the new testament books felix just, sj. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. The book of colossians my purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of god, namely, christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new. In him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily.
Summary for the book of ephesians chapter by chapt. Therefore if you have been raised up with christ, keep seeking the things above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of god. The book of colossians was likely written between a. Summary of colossians chapter by chapter welcome to. Toussaint, colossians unpublished class notes in 308 pauline epistles and revelation, dallas theological seminary, fall 1983, pp. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was. First, paul gives some miscellaneous instructions colossians 4. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. Colossians chapter three commentary by ron beckham. In this book, the apostle paul described jesus with some of the loftiest.
Colossians chapter 1 this is the first of four weekly bible studies on the book of colossians. The book of colossians, chapter 4 offers free online access to. Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. This passage reveals and confirms the preexistent, omnipotent, exalted, and eternal son of god. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison.
Christ performed a spiritual circumcisionthe cutting away of your sinful nature. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Colossians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in colossae by apostle paul, with timothy as his coauthor, while he was in prison in ephesus years 5354, although there were debatable charges that it is the work of a secondary imitator or that it was written in rome in. For i want you to know how great a struggle i have on your behalf and for those who are at laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face. The epistle to the colossians chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see what paul offers as the christian solution in dealing with the problem of sin 2 to understand what our responsibilities are as the elect of god, holy and beloved summary having warned the brethren of the colossian heresy, and the need to be. To gods holy people in colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in. Jesus, it says, is the image of the invisible god, the preeminent one of all creation. 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. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. The apostle shows his great concern for the church at colosse and at laodicea. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. It shows his supremacy over all things, explaining what our godly response should be. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in colossae by apostle paul, with timothy as his coauthor, while he was in prison in ephesus years 5354, although there were debatable charges that it is the work of a secondary imitator or that it was written in.
After concluding the subject of the previous chapter, with a word toward christian masters colossians 4. What are the key attributes of jesus described in colosians chapter 1 a. H ere is a bible study on colossians chapter one with a summary and discussion questions to follow colossians 1. Now, in an age like this with no absolutes, somebody needs to really define who jesus is. Colossians these are all of the chapters of the book of colossians. Chapter 1 pauls letter to the colossians is a rebuttal to the gnostic error, a first century heresy that was already evident in the church in 60 ad when the letter was written, and is still with us today. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. This ebook provides a chapter by chapter study guide of colossians. Chapter 1 home audio studies the book of colossians the book of colossians. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. Curtis vaughan, colossians, in expositors bible commentary, pp. The glorious character of jesus christ, and what he has done for mankind, colossians 1.
Colossians chapter 2 barnes notes on the new testament. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 34. Next chapter of colossians the book of colossians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. May 02, 2020 the book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole. However plausible the pretences might be on which they were urged.
Secondly, colossians is regarded by many as the most christological book in the bible. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james. A study in colossians the purpose of this study is to investigate the apostle pauls letter to the colossians chapter by chapter. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book of colossians this section of colossians is polemical. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of. The epistle to the colossians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the importance of prayer, and proper conduct toward those who are not christians 2 to appreciate the value of gods second string, those workers in the kingdom who assisted key players like paul and contributed so much to the spread of the gospel. Introduction to colossians general circumstances colossians is one of the prison letters of paul, written, most likely, when he was a prisoner in rome around a. Chapter 2 chapter 2 continues with pauls argument against gnosticism, warning us not to be taken captive by hollow and deceptive philosophies, and showing us how god turned what satan thought would be his greatest victory into his. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Colossians focuses on jesus as the head of the church and the church living in submission to that head.