Recipient of the book of colossians niv bible

Nov 01, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of colossians. Could this be why epaphras informs paul and timothy of his work with the colossians and their response to the word of truth. Colossians 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. When christians need to make choices, the peace that christ produces in our hearts should be a determining factor.

Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. Who is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn of every creature. Since, then, you have been raised with christ, set your hearts on things above, where christ is, seated at the right hand of god. For this explains the latter part of the preceding verse. To gods holy people in colossae, the faithful brothers and. Do we know at this point in the book whether paul had ever met the colossians face to face when he wrote to them.

Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of colossians. It explains not only what the bible meant but also how it can speak powerfully today. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. H ere is a bible study on colossians chapter one with a summary and discussion questions to follow colossians 1. 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.

This book has been long thought to have been written by the apostle paul to the. The bible knowledge commentarycolossians introduction norman l. 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. Study guide for philemon by david guzik blue letter bible. The worldrenowned amazing facts bible school will help you know.

We pray that youll live well for the master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly. Pauls letter opens with one of the most powerful testimonies of christs glory and the gospel, and it includes important warnings on legalism and humanistic thought, encouragement for godly living, and even some interesting insights into the early church fathers. Niv now he is the exact likeness of the unseen god the visible representation of the invisible. The book of colossians bryan davis last revision 022208 bryandavismusic. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text. Let the message of christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns and songs from the spirit, singing to god with. 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. Before we get into a study of the book we will say a few things about the city. 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.

Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. The book of colossians was likely written between a. David guzik commentary on colossians 3, where paul encourages the church. The letter to the colossians was written by paul and someone else. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Colossians is the fiftyfirst book in the christian bible, and the twelfth in the new testament. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. The epistle to colossians encyclopedia of the bible bible. You will receive a periodic newsletter with links to our newest articles and features. H ere is a bible study on colossians chapter one with a summary and discussion questions to follow.

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. Author, date and place of writing and sent it to colosse with the same travelers, onesimus and tychicus. Paul does not identify himself as an apostle with authority. It is the father god in colossians who is said to have saved us from darkness and put us in the kingdom of his well loved son, jesus also in some way restores all of the created world as well all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven.

Epistle to the colossians simple english wikipedia, the. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to knowledge with lavender. Colossians 3 niv bible since, then, you have been raised with. Colossians 1 bible study, summary and discussion questions.

This part of the niv application commentary series helps readers learn how the message of colossians and philemon can have the same powerful impact today that they did when paul first wrote them. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Colossians intro, new international version niv bible. Since the book of hebrews is grounded in the work of the levitical priesthood, an understanding of the book of leviticus is essential for properly interpreting hebrews. Colossians intro to colossians biblica the international bible. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to glory with purple. The recipients of this letter are christians of the church located at colossae. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Put a yellow box around the purple highlighted area. The worldrenowned amazing facts bible school will help you know gods word better than ever.

Colossians 1 full chapter 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. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. 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. One purpose was to correct the heresy that had sprung up in the asian city of colosse. Him this word, frequently repeated, signifies his supreme majesty, and excludes every creature were created all things that are in heaven and heaven itself.

The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6. It deals with the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book 12. This bestloved niv study bible features a stunning fourcolor interior with fullcolor photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 3. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Instead of the inner discord which is an inevitable result of sin, the recipient of the free grace of god enjoys an inner harmony. Having finished the survey of the historical books the gospels and acts. The way these chiasms have been cut out are by no means a. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.

An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. 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. Pauls only other long series of greetings is in colossiansa letter also. 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. 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 the apostle to the colossians from the holy bible new international version niv book 51 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a.

Through implies something prior to the particles by and for. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. Niv 11 in him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. The letter of colossians a discipleship program featuring the king james version and the last days bible. This word stored up niv, laid up nrsv, kjv is apokeimai, originally. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. Put on therefore, as the elect of god, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a sabbath. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Given the temptation the recipients have to adopt another religious. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. The epistle of paul to philemon, known simply as philemon, is one of the books of the christian new testament. They are to put on the new self, awaiting the time the messiah will appear openly, revealing his glory.

We should choose what would result in peace between us and god, and between us and one another, if such a course of action lies within gods moral will. Colossians, philemon the niv application commentary book. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the us. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Israels sin had continually interrupted gods fellowship with his chosen and covenant people, israel. 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. What did epaphras tell paul was the colossians response to the word of truth. Niv 9 for in christ all the fullness of the deity lives in bodily form, niv 10 and in christ you have been brought to fullness. Epaphras probably planted the church in colossae, judging from the fact that the believers there first learned the gospel from him 1. When you think of wisdom, the book of the bible that probably comes to your mind is the book of proverbs.

If with christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. And he is before all things it is not said, he was. For in him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. Title colossians is named for the city of colosse, where the church it was addressed to was located. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. It is a prison letter, coauthored by paul the apostle with timothy, to philemon, a leader in the colossian church. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Colossians praises the spiritual growth of the recipients because of their love for all the setapart ones in christ. Introduction to niv study bible go to philemon author, date and place of writing paul wrote this short letter see vv. Read through colossians 1 and highlight every reference to wisdom with light blue. Intro to philemon biblica the international bible society. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them through epaphras.