Colossians overview william barclays daily study bible. The secret isnt to trying harder, but by us letting god work. Give my greetings to the brothers at laodicea, and to nympha and the church in her house. Deal with your servants as you expect god should deal with you, and as those who believe. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter, colossians 4. Colossians chapter 4 colossians chapter 4 in this final of four weekly studies on the book of colossians, we can learn how to adopt christian principles from the bible to our workplaces and home with an emphasis on christian graces. The book of jeremiah records the warnings of the destruction to come on jerusalem. Not only justice is required of them, but strict equity and kindness. The concluding section of each of pauls letters contains his benediction, typically expressed as a prayer or doxology. This was a means of stirring up his love towards them, and his concern for their welfare, when he heard it that they were distinguished by faith and love. Sermon walk in wisdom toward those outside desiring god. The fundamental effect of this christian teaching is that marriage becomes a partnership. 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.
Let them deal with servants as they expect god should deal with themselves. Colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on the. Colossians 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Onesimus was on an errand to the colossians on behalf of paul, and paul called him a beloved brother colossians 4. You are not lords of yourselves, and are accountable to one above you. That he might make that mystery know to the world so that they might believe on jesus and be saved.
Verse 4 epaphras verses 78 had told paul about the christians who were at. The book of colossians was likely written between a. The amount of content, the excellence of that content, the excursus sections, the charts and diagrams, the additional notes section, and so much more make this a musthave commentary on these books. Colossians complete bible book chapters and summary new. Colossians chapter 4 receive bible study notes by email.
As he says elsewhere, we should not give them an occasion to speak evil of us as christians rom. Colossians chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary. Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a master in heaven. Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. The book of genesis tells the story of the creation and the beginnings of the human race. Colossians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A free bible commentary on pauls letter to the colossians in easyenglish. Colossians chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. And, unquestionably, gifts of god that are so excellent ought to have such an effect upon us as to stir us up to love them wherever they appear. He told the people to always pray without stopping.
That leads to my lesson title, why do christians act that way. I have to remind myself, answering everyone with guidelines and with grace. Colossians chapter 4 discussion official king james. You have a boss, and you have a owner, and you have a supervisor, and you have a judge, and his name is almighty god. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians 1. Bible study questions on the book of colossians introduction.
Colossians chapter 4 john karmelich receive bible study. I went to troas to preach the gospel of christ and found that the lord had. Colossians 4 bible study for small groups discussion. Please read the whole book of colossians at least once as we study chapter 1. Paul effectively tells us how by explaining how christianity works. Paul urged philemon to accord onesimus the same warm welcome he would if paul himself were coming to visit. 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. Jan 31, 2020 as you read and study colossians keep pauls pattern of presentation in mind colossians 12 are doctrinal and corrective whereas colossians 3 4 are practical and reassuring. This is also an important idea to connect with the earlier passages of colossians. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of god.
Who wrote this letter, and to whom is it addressed 1. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Colossians 4 bible study, summary and discussion questions. May 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. 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. Colossians complete bible book chapters and summary.
Masters, give unto your servants this verse should have been added to the preceding, to which it properly belongs. At the same time, pray also for us, that god may open to. If we paint jesus as any less than who he is as supreme over all creation and savior of the world, not only does our theology slip, but the working out of our faith also suffers. Colossians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. 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. Date and place of writing colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment there, as recorded in acts 28. Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at laodicea, and to nympha and the church in her house. Written to christians living in colosse, a small city located on the lycus river in presentday turkey, the letter was delivered by tychicus and onesimus alongside those paul wrote to the ephesians and to philemon. In the sermon on the mount, jesus used the figure of saltiness in the. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. The bible knowledge commentarycolossians introduction norman l.
He cares both about the prayer closet and the public street, and he wants us to care about both also. It becomes something which is entered into not merely for the. In secular usage an apostle was an ambassador sent by his king to represent him in. Colossians and philemon baker exegetical commentary on. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Would you like to change your life for the better without having to. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Colossians is a letter written by the apostle paul approximately a. In the final chapter of his colossians letter, paul reminded his readers of some important things christians should practice in life. Colossians 4 commentary pauls evangelistic concern for. Home bible studies colossians series colossians 4 these small group studies of colossians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
One purpose was to correct the heresy that had sprung up in the asian city of colosse. Colossians free bible study resources by mike mazzalongo. Colossians 4 is the fourth and last chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian bible. The gospel of matthew shows the jews that jesus is. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Colossians 4 adam clarke commentary bible commentaries. Philippians shows the church walking here on earth.
In colossians chapter 4, paul expressed the importance of prayer. 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. The reason earthly masters should give their servants that which is just and equal is that the masters themselves also have a master in heaven. Did you know we offer a free commentary on the books of ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon.
The amount of content, the excellence of that content, the excursus sections, the charts and diagrams, the additional notes section, and so much more make this a musthave commentary on these books of the bible. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. Paul probably wrote the letter because of the visit of epaphras from colosse colossians 1. 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. Our perception of him shapes uswhat we say, how we treat others, even what we think. Paul advises believers to be wise toward unbelievers and make the most of every opportunity colossians 4. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony, colossians 4.
It is likely that paul himself had never visited the city colossians 2. Colossians overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. As they want him to be just and fair with them, so they must be toward their servants see note on eph. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. That which is just and equal as they are bondmen or slaves of whom the apostle speaks, we may at once see with what propriety this exhortation is given. This commentary is the greatest commentary available today on the books of colossians and philemon. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. He is the center of the circle around which all christian living revolves. Salute the brethren which are in laodicea, and nymphas, and the church which is in his house. Ill explain that as we go through this final chapter of this book. The first 2 chapters present christ as our lord, chapter 3 presents christ as our life and chapter 4 presents christ as our love.
Spurgeon i sometimes think that the good men who chopped the bible up into chapters for. Colossians chapter 4 explained discover books of the bible. Colossians directs our attention to the head of the body who is christ. If you think youre the boss, and you answer to no one because you own the company, you are mistaken. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 4. Chapter 1 introduction to colossians each book in the bible has a theme and purpose. Geisler the book of colossians was written by the apostle paul about a.
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