Paul had not visited colossae, but had received reports from epaphras, the. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. In the next few verses his aim is to reassure the christians that in jesus christ they have all the knowledge of god. Be a person who is devoted to our lord and savior jesus christ, so distractions and past or future hurts and problems do not consume you. And pray for us, too, that god may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of christ, for which i am in chains. Colossians is a christcentered book because the false teachers whom paul was confronting were emphasizing their legalistic philosophy over and above jesus christ. Youve probably heard the expression, hes so heavenly minded that hes no earthly good. For guidelines for citing the bible following mla 7th ed.
Scripture quotations marked esv are taken from esv bible the holy bible, english standard. Click here to return to the sermons page colossians 3. Bible ministries 1 exegesis and exposition of colossians 3. The letter of colossians a discipleship program featuring the. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. We should also cast off all anger, abusive speech, and lying col. You have been raised with christ, and that changes everything. Today, we are continuing our look at pauls letter to the colossians, a people for whom he worked hard for the sake of gospel. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives.
Colossians 3, english standard version esv the bible app. It directs you to rise above the things of this world and to focus on eternal things. When christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. List of new testament verses not included in modern english.
At the same time pray 1 for us too, that 2 god may open a door for the message 3 so that we may proclaim 4 the mystery of christ, for which i am in chains. I really believe, with all my heart and ive thought a lot about this that before we can reach the world, we have to leave it. The life guaranteed as ours at baptism is not fully ours yet. Colossians christ is the theme and the periphery of the circle where christian living is the center. If you have your bibles please turn with me to the book of colossians colossians chapter 1. Living beyond your circumstances is a character study on the old testament hero, joseph. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. The mystery of christ, which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the spirit, eph. Anger, wrath, etc they had not only lived in the evils mentioned colossians 3. The preference set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. He is a faithful servant of christ on our behalf evidence.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with christ in god. But now ye also put off all these all these which follow, as being also inconsistent with the christian calling. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Colossians gives you a bigger picture, a higher goal to live for.
When christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Online bible at esv, kjv, darby, american standard version, bible in basic english. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. The word here seems to mean all injurious and calumnious speaking whether against god or man. Chapter fourteen colossians four 304 introduction 304 14. The apostle paul and his coworker timothy wrote this letter to the church at colossae v. Two commands for those who have been raised with christ. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the lord and not for men, knowing that from the lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. This verse is missing from tyndales version 1534 and the geneva bible 1557.
This kind of heavenly mindedness, is not what the bible teaches. Reading cycle three from a guide to good bible reading following the original authors intent at the paragraph level. That paul would make the mystery of christ manifest 3b4 b. The book of colossians the nature of the lordship of jesus the prologue of the epistle climaxes with thanksgiving for the redemptive work of jesus christ, leading directly and logically into a discussion of who jesus is and what he has done for us. He who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than they. In 2000, manja tamang, a gfa missionary and pastor in nepal was walking in the little village where he ministered. At the same time, pray also for us, that god may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of christ, on account of which i am in prison that i may make it clear, which is how i ought to speak. He is a faithful servant of christ on pl your behalf evidence. Colossians 34 english standard version esv put on the new self. Colossians thru the bible radio mp3 archives with dr. As a bridge passage, our text connects the work of christ with the implication of being raised with christ col 2. The first half of the letter focuses on the person and work of christ, and the second half focuses on.
Click here for more messages from the book of colossians. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. Mar 23, 2008 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series, the preaching the word commentary series, and more. Colossians 34 esv put on the new self if then you have bible. As one of the most thoroughly christcentered books in the bible, colossians. Being now converted, sin had no more dominion over them. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. In spite of periods of significant opposition and personal crisis, josephs faith led to international leadership and the preservation of gods people. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2.
Paul thanks god for the colossians because he heard the reports of their. Perhaps paul is saying, when christ is made manifest in you all, as you all. The premise for ye are dead, and your life is hid with christ in god. Paul had not visited colossae, but had received reports from epaphras, the missionary who most likely. The apostle, recalling his own prayers for them and the good report about them he has received col 1. Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave 1 in the lord, will tell you all the news about me. God wants us to be rightly related to him through faith in the lord jesus christ col. But now ye also put on all these see on ephesians 4. S c c d c k p psi 33 81 104 614 630 1241 1739 1881 byz lect most lat vg syrp,h cop translations. Ephesians colossians philippians philemon christ church and christian living christ christ and christian living church christ c h r i s t i a n l i v i n g c h r i s t a n d c.
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of your time 5 2. See also inductive bible study observation observe with a. The epistle to the colossians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the importance of prayer, and proper conduct toward those who are not christians 2 to appreciate the value of gods second string, those workers in the kingdom who assisted key players like paul and contributed so much to the spread of the gospel. We are to put to death the members of our body with regard to sexual immorality and greed col. This bright, favourable side of the previous thought is the continuation of the proof of colossians 3. The proof if ye then be risen with christ, seek those things which are above, where christ sitteth on the right hand of god. Paul now begins to directly address the situation in colosse where false teaching was unsettling the christians and trying to entice them away from pure faith in jesus christ. Paul goes on in colossians 3 to talk about the present life, exhorting to put off the old life because those in christ have died and have been raised with christ. Study colossians 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Apr 20, 2014 paul goes on in colossians 3 to talk about the present life, exhorting to put off the old life because those in christ have died and have been raised with christ. The meanest saint under the gospel understands more than the greatest prophets under the law. Indeed there are people who seem to be so religious that they have no practical value here on earth. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation.
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