Nrecipient of the book of colossians chapter 1

The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. Colossians 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. 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. Going through the bible book by book chapters by chapter. The book of colossians was likely written between a.

As such, these first fourteen verses prepare the colossian believers. No book exalts the person and work of jesus christ more than does this epistle. The first half of the book of colossians is a theological treatise that includes one of the most profound presentations of. Colossians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. 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. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them through epaphras. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. David guzik commentary on colossians 1, which emphasizes the greatness of. Colossians chapter 1 this is the first of four weekly bible studies on the book of colossians. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version. Colossians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary.

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. Paul is thankful for what god has done in the colossian church to bring about. His thanksgiving to god for what he had heard concerning themtheir faith, love, and hope, colossians 1. His prayer for their knowledge, fruitfulness, and strength, colossians 1. Colossians 1 background information with maps and images. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. What are the key attributes of jesus described in colosians chapter 1 a. Curtis vaughan, colossians, in expositors bible commentary, pp.

This amazing apostle, with his indefatigable journeying night and day, through shipwreck and hardship of every kind, working with his hands, laboring, traveling up and down the length and breadth of the entire roman empire, is ceaseless in his endeavors. In him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. Colossians focuses on jesus as the head of the church and the church living in submission to that head. Commentaries for colossians chapter 1 pauls greeting. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. To the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Paul completes the servants sufferings colossians 1. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james version. So paul sent this letter, along with the letters to philemon and to the ephesians, with tychicus, accompanied by onesimus colossians 4.

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. If you have time, read the book of colossians one to four times before the first discussion time together. He also says that what they had heard before was the truth. 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. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. 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. Following the literary conventions of the ancient world, paul begins his letter to the congregation at colosse by introducing himself and greeting his readers.

Twofold headship of christ and twofold reconciliation. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. Chapter 1 home audio studies the book of colossians the book of colossians. Colossians 1 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, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Step 1 create an account or log in to start your subscription.

You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Chapter one introduces the preemminent christ, all god and all man. 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. There is an informative appendix section that gives resources to expand your knowledge about colossians. He thanks god for their faith, love, and hope and tells them that he and timothy are praying for them. The first begotten from the dead from whose resurrection flows all the life, spiritual and eternal, of all his brethren.

We thank god for you how thanksgiving transforms our walk. 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. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother, 2. Just as in the whole world it is bearing fruit and growing, so also. 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 book of colossians, chapter 1 offers free online access to. Secondly, colossians is regarded by many as the most christological book in the bible. Of this you have already heard through the word of truth, the gospel, 6that has come to you. The sum and substance of the apostles preaching, and the manner in which he executed his ministry, colossians 1. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Who is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn of every creature. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp.

Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. The book is wellorganized and easy to follow for the bible study. Colossians these are all of the chapters of the book of colossians. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. 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.

Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Jesus, it says, is the image of the invisible god, the preeminent one of all creation. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Colossians chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary. 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. 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.

This passage reveals and confirms the preexistent, omnipotent, exalted, and eternal son of god. Wakolosai walifuata falsafa za kipagani, na walizileta falsafa hizo ndani ya mwili wa kristo ambalo ni kanisa. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Though paul had never seen the colossian church in person, you can sense his love for them. Toussaint, colossians unpublished class notes in 308 pauline epistles and revelation, dallas theological seminary, fall 1983, pp. The book of colossians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 1 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.

May 02, 2020 the book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1. It would be inconsistent for a christian to live a life apart from christ. Chapter 1 begins by identifying the author as paul and the audience as the saints in colosse v. The epistle to the colossians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see the relationship between understanding the grace of god and bearing fruit 2 to examine pauls prayer for the colossians for the keys to successful christian living 3 to appreciate the preeminence of christ in creation and our redemption summary paul. This proper view of christ served as the antidote for the colossian heresy as. Who is the repetition of the expression colossians 1. Colossians 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located.

Several years after the colossian church was founded, a dangerous heresy arose to threaten itone not identified with any particular historical. Youve already claimed your free trial of bible gateway plus. Creator but also as the recipient of creationin his taking on of human flesh. Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Colossians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. Colossians 12 the christ hymn in chapter 1, and five wonderful pictures. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, paul was an apostle, which in the greek language, referred to a sent one. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Paul then includes a prayer intended to encourage the growth and maturity of believers in this city colossians 1. 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. Colossians 1 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on colossians 1 bible history online. The glorious character of jesus christ, and what he has done for mankind, colossians 1.

Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. The apostle paul was the primary writer of the book of colossians colossians 1. Thanks to god for what he had done for the colossians and for the fruits of. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ. In this book, the apostle paul described jesus with some of the loftiest. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. Now, in an age like this with no absolutes, somebody needs to really define who jesus is. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. As with all the early churches, the issue of jewish legalism in colosse was of great concern to paul. Colossians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

The books of reference used for this study of the book of colossians were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. Commentary for colossians 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. The salvation which the colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, colossians 1. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james. Colossians chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on.