Commentary on the book of colossians by matthew henry new. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Blotting out the handwriting is probably an allusion to numbers v. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. At only 192 pages, wrights commentary is brief, yet extremely helpful. This church was actually founded by papayas, an earlier convert who came from ephesus. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of colossians insight, commentary and analysis.
The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. 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. Study colossians 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament.
The book of colossians is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of colossians with commentary on each scripture within the text. Gnosticism taught that since god could not have direct contact with the material world, that god himself did not create the world, but he worked through lesser spirits or angels. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. This works dives into history and recent scholarship, of the books of colossians and philemon of the apostles which always helpful to pastors, teachers, and scholars. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of. You can find the best commentary on colossians for. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and. You can find the best commentary on colossians for you using the tools on the right side. Colossians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Increasing in the knowledge of god a christian should not be static but alive and growing in the word of god. Colossians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them through. The salvation which the colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, colossians 1. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4.
Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Book of colossians outline summary online bible nwt. Jan 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Verse 5 epaphras had taught the colossians the true message of the gospel verse 7. His introductory material, which covers approximately 28 pages, is thorough yet concise. The nature of jesus christ as creator and redeemer was nonnegotiable, so paul wrote to them that he might bring his wisdom to bear on this difficult and trying situation. Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. Books in the john phillips commentary series are designed to provide pastors, sunday school teachers, and students of the scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of bible truth. Like ephesians, the little book of colossians divides neatly in half with the first. Dunns commentary is my first choice, but there are others which are worthy of attention. I recommend a careful study of colossians, then reading this book from cover to cover you will be challenged. Bible study on colossians this bible study on colossians provides us an insight into the nature of jesus christ. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed.
Colossians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The epistles to the colossians and to philemon were written by paul during the early part of his roman imprisonment. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. David guzik commentary on colossians 1, which emphasizes the greatness of. He penned this letter, along with ephesians, philippians, and philemon during his first imprisonment in rome. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to all other powers and attempts to gain. They ought to add extra things verses 1618 to be real christians. The church at colossae was likely established during pauls third missionary journey as he ministered for three years in ephesus. Read and study colossians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Colossians is also very similar in content to ephesians and philemon, with about one fourth of colossians actually contained in the book of ephesians. Specifically, we see jesus as the very image of god, as the creator, as he who has always existed, as the head of the church and as the great reconciler, and most importantly, as the one in whom all the fullness of god dwells.
Who do you think god is talking to in the book of colossians. 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. Colossians free bible study commentary in simple english. I was by him as one brought up or as a master workerwith. 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. Best colossians commentaries updated for 2020 best.
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. This summary of the book of colossians will help with many different forms of bible study. The letter to the colossians offers great insight into the faith, life, and problems of an early christian church. 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, 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. Colossians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. It was critical to him that this church know god in his greatness and glory, rather than in the deficient view given them by the false teachers colossians 1. Colossians with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Most commentators are certain that paul was indeed the author. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of colossians. 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 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
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. Westcott at cambridge university to produce a new testament commentary based on a reliable greek text. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary. The author follows the pauline practice of conveying his personal greetings from his fellow workers to the congregation by means of a dispatched message 4. The style is stimulating to read and will be helpful for any pastor or teaching preparing a sermon on colossians. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a.
After mentioning his friends in verses 10 through 14, paul offers greetings to those beyond the original readers of this letter. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul at rome during his first imprisonment there acts 28. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Lightfoot 18281889 was an outstanding british new testament scholar. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. There is no record of paul ever visiting the colossians church 2. Epaphras must have seen these qualities in the christians at colossae.
Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. Colossians 1 bible commentary john gills exposition of. The publisher notes that the anchor series vigorously pursues the goal of bringing to a wide audience the most important new ideas, the latest research findings, and the clearest possible analysis of the bible. Best commentaries and books on colossians logos bible software. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. The tyndale series has been around for many years, wrights little commentary replaces 1960 tyndale commentary by herbert carson. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. There are a number of other notable commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. The mention of timothy along with paul in the prescript is customary in the undisputed letters of paul 8.
Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them through epaphras. I have not spent sufficient time with eduard lohses commentary in. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Accordingly, there is no writing betterequipped to draw our hearts our minds, our desires, etc upward than the book of colossians. Introduction to the book of colossians tonight i want to begin a study of the book of colossians.
Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book 12. This gives further testimony to the fact that pauls epistles letters were meant to be circulated and read to all churches 4. The book of colossians our series on the book of colossians is a versebyverse exposition of pauls prison epistle to the church. Top 5 commentaries on colossians the gospel coalition. Unlike what we find with most other churches to whom paul wrote, we dont have a record of the. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Overview of the book of colossians reformed answers to. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The sum and substance of the apostles preaching, and the manner in which he executed his ministry, colossians 1. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. The book of colossians is characterized by repeated emphasis on positional truth status quo of the believer in gods eyes 1.
Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Barth wrote the ephesians commentary in the same series. The false teachers and other people said that christians were not good enough. Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of the lord in christ jesus. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. The glorious character of jesus christ, and what he has done for mankind, colossians 1.
In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Commentary on the book of colossians by matthew henry. There is no book in the new testament, including johns gospel, which presents such a comprehensive picture of the fullness of christ as found in colossians. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Book of colossians matthew henrys bible commentary. Suddenly the epistle to the little flock in the declining city has become perhaps the most contemporary book in the new testament library. Sermons in this series call his name jesus matthew 1.
They were probably written at about the same time, during pauls first imprisonment, and are therefore called the prison epistles of the apostle paul. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians. Lucass commentary on colossians and philemon is probably the best introductory level commentary on these two books. Tychicus was a coworker of paul who would have been able to help the colossian believers understand and apply the apostles teachings in the letter. Study colossians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Philippians christian living is the theme and the per. Thomas aquinas is known for his masterwork the summa theolog. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. 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.
Tom constables expository notes on colossians this is also available in the net. Verse 19 paul referred to christ as the head of the body in colossians 1. Paul is specifically identified in the letter to the colossians. The primary difference between the ephesians and colossians is that the colossians had a problem, and it is on this problem that the apostle is primarily focusing. 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. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of colossians. This was a letter, written by paul, under the inspiration of the holy ghost, to the church at colossae. But paul said that the false teachers were not true christians. Ephesians focuses on the body, colossians on the head. An introduction to the book of colossians an argument of the book of colossians a selected bibliography of colossians and philemon. Paul took care to point out that jesus is god, and he came in the body of his flesh colossians 1. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of colossians. He wrote this commentary in the last years before he died at 52 in.