Commentary on the book of colossians 18-25

T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books pub lished my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. Colossians is the most abbreviated of these lists, with the most instruction given to the common situation in the new testament world of how christian slaves should behave. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. Serve ye the lord christ, and leave your wrongs in his hands to put to rights. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2.

He exhorts to the mortification of sin, in the various instances of it, colossians 3. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. Verses 1825 the apostle concludes the chapter with exhortations to relative duties, as before in the epistle to the ephesians. We must never separate the privileges and duties of the gospel. Preface to the epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians. The role of the husband is to love his wife to such a degree that she feels secure in that love. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. The epistles which are most taken up in displaying the glory of divine grace, and magnifying the lord jesus, are the most particular and distinct in pressing the duties of the several relations. We must not only put off anger and wrath as colossians 3. Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians toc. Colossians chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Study colossians using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Remember the context of the following text is doing all as unto the lord. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. Family life as well as work life our entire life actually should be lived as unto the lord. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.

Colossians 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Colossians chapter 3 matthew henry concise commentary. It was written by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae. Then god said, let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness. The list, mainly out of exodus, leviticus, and numbers, represents an astonishing measure of grace from how things began. The numerous parallels of vocabulary and matters discussed in ephesians and colossians link these epistles together. But the oldest manuscripts read, for, which accords with serve ye, etc. Colossians and work bible commentary theology of work. Revised edition word biblical commentary book 36 of 38.

Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Many regard the commentary as the best older work on the greek text. Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done. He saw us for what we were yet he loved us i john 3. God never sends mouths but he sends meat to feed them, says the old proverb. Gods justice is according to his righteousness, his holy character. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the lord.

Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 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. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new. Four ways to walk in a manner worthy of the lord col.

Colossians chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary. The epistle to the colossians sermon outlines based on the epistle to the colossians. And yet it seems as if that were scarcely true in regard to that strange faculty called hope. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God worked in creation, making humans workers in his image colossians 1. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was. Precisely who the above warning is directed at in the context, is a matter of debate among commentators. Those commandments reflect in writing the character of god what god does is always consistent with who and what he is, and what he has written. Book of colossians outline summary online bible nwt. The apostle proceeds to exhort to mutual love and compassion. Book of colossians john gills exposition of the bible. Pauls desire in colossians 3 is to help christian believers to begin to shine with the light of christ in their personal characters and in their homes and workplaces.

What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6. According to pierce, who pleads the authority of demosthenes, the word. Learn about the preeminence, sufficiency, and provision of christ to live a resurrected life. And concludes with exhortations to relative duties, of wives and husbands, parents and children, masters and servants, colossians 3. Colossians chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary. Verses 18 25 the apostle concludes the chapter with exhortations to relative duties, as before in the epistle to the ephesians. Adam was the first in creation and last in transgression i tim. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of the lord in christ jesus. Recommended books see the sermonindex recommended book list on amazon. Colossians inductive bible study walks you through the entire book a c gaebelein james rosscup this dispensationally oriented work is not versebyverse, but deals with the exposition on a broader scale, treating blocks of thought within the chapters.

Paraphrase of colossians and commentary of colossians. It may well be a question whether on the whole it has given us more pleasure than pain. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Colossians chapter 3 matthew henry concise commentary on. The book of colossians is unique in its presentation of christs relationship to the church.

Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. James rosscup writes that lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879. He earnestly presses to mutual love and compassion, colossians 3. He was born or begotten before all the creation, before any creature. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered. Submit is the same word used to express our duty to government officials romans. The apostle concludes the chapter with exhortations to relative duties, as before in the epistle to the ephesians. Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the lord. A book of the compiled lessons is available in both e book and paperback.

Commentary on philippians, colossians, and thessalonians by john calvin, 15091564. Jun 12, 2017 the epistle of paul to the colossians is the twelfth book of the new testament. Colossians was likely penned, as were ephesians, philippians, and philemon, during pauls first imprisonment at rome 1. View chuck swindolls chart of colossians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. Colossians 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

The epistle of paul to the colossians is the twelfth book of the new testament. Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened col. Colossians 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Walking worthily of the lord to please him in all respects col. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. This is truly important stuff that we are going to cover in this section this passage gives us other things we can do as unto the lord. Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. It was written by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in. Paul argues to make the faithful brethren at colosse perfect and complete in christ. 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. Let no man beguile you of your reward of future glory, however eagerly or artfully he may attempt it. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. What we fail to consider is that the old testament list above is a massive reduction from what appears at the beginning of the book, as in genesis 18.