Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. He is the center of the circle around which all christian living revolves. This outline of colossians is intended to assist you as you investigate the pages of gods holy word his letter to you. 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 book of colossians is an important look into the mystery of christ which was hidden for generations and now disclosed to the saints col. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. 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. Introduction to the book of colossians learn religions. Please read the whole book of colossians at least once as we study chapter 1. This makes most bible scholars conclude that paul was responding to some. This part identifies the author, the recipients, and includes a greeting.
Book of colossians colossians chapter 1 colossians chapter 2 colossians chapter 3 colossians chapter 4. Please turn with me in your bibles to the book of colossians. Who wrote this letter, and to whom is it addressed 1. An introduction to the book of colossians an argument of the book of colossians a selected bibliography of colossians and philemon. Its main theme is developed in colossians chapter 2, with a warning against being drawn away from him in whom. Here paul confines it to the will of god, which is expressed in the word of god. Before we get into a study of the book we will say a few things about the city of colossae. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of.
It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. It shows his supremacy over all things, explaining what our godly response should be. Colossians intro to colossians biblica the international bible. Colossians chapter 1 is mostly focused on describing christ as supreme. It is the unknown god that science is struggling with today. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was. 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. The chapter ends with pauls description of his ministry, in which he gladly suffered on behalf of christ and his church. Shortly after pauls letter was delivered, the entire valley was devastated by a severe earthquake, which further reduced colossaes importance as a city.
The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ. Summary of the book of colossians story of the bible. The book of colossians especially the last half of the first chapter and all of the second contains an emphasis on certain unique topics, along with various warnings. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. We hope that you find the colossians summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of colossians. Colossae was a city that came to prominence under the greeks and was at one time the major city in southwest asia, but by pauls time it had declined in importance, being outstripped in its own region by laodicea 12 miles to the northwest and hierapolis which was. The book of proverbs is an excellent source of prov. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. Philippians shows the church walking here on earth. The recipients of this letter are christians of the church located at colossae. Christ is supreme over all of creation and over the church. Introduction to colossians 1the opening salutation or greeting this section of an epistle usually contains the name of the writer, the recipient of the letter and the greeting. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible.
The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy, and signed by paul himself at the end of the letter. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. The incomparable christ exposition of colossians i first.
By him are all things held together, and all power in the natural world comes from him. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. 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. While the book of ephesians focuses on the body the church, colossians focuses on the head christ. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. 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. 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. A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life.
In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. 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. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Colossians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Live simple, live free tinyhouse prepper recommended for you. The penalty for sin has been completely removed because of his perfect sacrifice. 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. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. Summary of colossians chapter by chapter welcome to. Study a bible dictionary or similar book about the. Summary of colossians chapter by chapter by unknown. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians.
Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. Colossians chapter 1 barnes notes on the new testament. Chapter 1 home audio studies the book of colossians the book of colossians. 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. Thanks to god for what he had done for the colossians and for the fruits of the gospel among them, colossians 1. We begin with a series of expositions of this great epistle of the apostle paul.
Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. Kjv bible verses from colossians offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. 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.
Outline of the book of colossians christian library. 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. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james. Christ is lord over all of creation, including the. Author, date, and recipients the apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. Together with my friend timothy, i greet the christians and stalwart followers of christ who live in colosse. These are foundational ideas which paul will use to set up his later points. 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. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. Jesus is not only the god of creation, he is the ultimate authority over all created things.
Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. 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. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Jesus said, you will receive the spirit and be my witnesses. In secular usage an apostle was an ambassador sent by his king to represent him in. Tom constables expository notes on colossians this is also available in the net. Overview of the book of colossians reformed answers to.
Colossians these are all of the chapters of the book of 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. To gods holy people in colossae, the faithful brothers and. The epistle to the colossians table of contents introduction 3 chapter one 9 chapter two chapter three 17 chapter four 21 this study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. 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. Paul does not identify himself as an apostle with authority, but as a prisoner of jesus christ, calling. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Colossians praises the spiritual growth of the recipients because of their love for all the setapart ones in christ. 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 says there are some absolutes and jesus is the first one. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version.
Chapter 1, verse 15, jesus, it says, is the image of the invisible god, the pre. Read colossians author, recipients, and greeting by alan knox on. In this book, the apostle paul described jesus with some of the loftiest. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brothers in christ at colossae. Secondly, colossians is regarded by many as the most christological book in the bible. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. 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.
Colossians bible book with full chapters king james version. As ive mentioned previously, im studying through the book of colossians because i. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture. This infinite eternal powerful being is shown in this epistle to be personal, he is shown to be the one who. The incomparable christ exposition of colossians i. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. It is a prison letter, coauthored by paul the apostle with timothy, to philemon, a leader in the colossian church.
The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian new testament. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. 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. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. To affirm and explain the supremacy and sufficiency of christ in opposition to all other powers and attempts to gain. It deals with the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 34. This passage reveals and confirms the preexistent, omnipotent, exalted, and eternal son of god. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation.
The creator, the one from whom all things consist, the all powerful one, the master of time and space, the head of the church. Introduction to the book of colossians pulpit pages. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians. Colossians if authentic, probably written in the 50s when paul was a prisoner in rome. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new. Christ was and is the visible image of the invisible god, containing within himself the fullness of deity colossians 2. Colossians directs our attention to the head of the body who is christ.
You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. This proper view of christ served as the antidote for the colossian heresy as.
Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. Authorship the colossian letter makes the explicit claim to be from the hand of 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.
Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. This infinite eternal powerful being is shown in this epistle to be personal, he is shown to be the one who becomes our life. Diy brick rocket stove cooking without electrical power duration. Book summary colossians shows jesus christs divine characteristics. May 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Colossians author, recipients, and greeting alan knox. In chapter 2 he exhorts them not to be led astray with deceptive argument or indeed to pay attention to human philosophy but instead to consider the absolute sufficiency of christ. Members of the congregation at colosse had incorporated pagan elements into their practice, including worship of elemental spirits.
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