Apart from this letter, colosse exerted almost no influence on early church history. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Our text scriptures are designated by the word text. Since pauls letter to the colossians is considered a warning and corrective against a heresy. Gnosticism and some forms of jewish mysticism greatly esteemed these supposed mediators, and considered them angelic beings of a sort. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. The first principle is to note the historical setting in which a biblical book was written and the particular. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. This is the holy book of colossians, known as the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians.
It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. The precise character of the colossian heresy has been a matter of debate. 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. Secondly, colossians is regarded by many as the most christological book in the bible. This thesis is the beginning of a personal ambition which is to carefully study every book in the bible. Over the next 10 weeks, we will study the book of colossians in detail, committing por tions of it to. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and.
The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy 1. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Paul took care to show that jesus did the work of reconciliation himself colossians 1. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Campbell morgan, living messages of the books of the bible. The book of colossians was written by the apostle paul about a. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. 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. There is evidence that the books of colossians, philemon, and ephesians were all carried.
This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the books of colossians and philemon. Date paul wrote this epistle from prison, as he did ephesians, philippians, and philemon. These free bible study class books include questions, assignments, and study guides for bible classes, families, churches, or individuals. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to glory with purple. We will focus on the main themes that arise throughout the book such as the supremacy of christ, the freedom we experience through the gospel, and how to live a life pleasing to the lord. Become the whole person god intends you to be by warren w. This 24part audio series moves through the book of colossians verse by verse and offers a variety of practical implications for our spiritual formation. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to knowledge with lavender. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Brief personal history up to the writing of this letter. 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.
The holy bible book 51 colossians kjv dramatized audio. Paul was careful to warn the colossians that angels should not be worshipped colossians 2. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. In it paul stresses the preeminence of the person of christ and the completeness of the salvation he provides. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch.
This study involves historical and geographical background. Colosse philemon 2, and epaphras was the minister colossians. In fact, jesus is seen as just one of many great historical religious. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of. These studies are available by email pdffile or snailmail hard copy. The colossians go down in history as a people of humility. The epistle to the colossians rocky mountain college.
These workbooks are also available professionally printed. A study in colossians the purpose of this study is to investigate the apostle pauls letter to the colossians chapter by chapter. Interesting facts about colossians barnes bible charts author. When we make jesus christ and the bible only a part of a total religious. The book of colossians was written by paul to the gentile church at colosse, a city in asia minor, probably between a. 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. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. In our text we have primarily used the kjv of the bible. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. Joyce meyer is one of the worlds leading practical bible teachers. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. Colossians, ephesians, philippians and philemon ibiblio.
What one finds, as he or she reads, is not only the mind of the apostle. Philemon bible study lesson 1 historical backgrounds of philemon information useful to understand before a study of the letters contents slavery in the grecoroman world one of the most important things to understand about philemon is the background of slavery in the ancient world. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. 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. Colossiansa historical background study doing a historical background study is helpful in understanding the specific situation and setting of the author and the reader of biblical literature.
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. All our biblical information about the church there comes from this letter and a few allusions in the letter to philemon. 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. What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6. Previous index next the epistle to the colossians introduction author. 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. Bible study questions on the book of colossians introduction. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to wisdom with light blue. Her daily broadcast, enjoying everyday life, airs on hundreds of television networks and radio stations worldwide. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a.
Much of the bible study methods taught in this book are based on those taught by the charles simeon. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul.
This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The overwhelming majority of the approximately 5,000 complete and partial ancient greek manuscripts of the new testament agree with the received. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to.
If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then. Thayer, john henry, greekenglish lexicon, american book company, new york, ny, 1889. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. A meditative reading of the book of colossians together with a little imagination, like the reading of all other books in the bible, is to live the times in which it was written. Unless indicated, all scripture references are taken from the holy bible, new. The workbooks provide materials and resources to help students understand the scriptures as the infallible, inspired word of god about jesus christ. Its also important to discover the authors intended meaning of the text in order to interpret it. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. The focus of this letter is jesuswho he is and what he did. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to. Earle ellis, the epistle to the colossians, in the wycliffe bible commentary, p.
Popular colossians books meet your next favorite book. Wooo n colossians alo 1 introduction to colossians c olossians is perhaps the most christcentered book in the bible. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Pauls epistles to the colossians and to philemon, p.
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