Colossians 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. From paul, an apostle of jesus christ, by gods will and timothy, the brother. The book of colossians is pauls letter to the christians at colosse. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. Summary of the book of colossians story of the bible. Summary of the book of colossians summary of hebrews. This epistle was sent because of some difficulties which arose among the colossians, probably from false teachers, in consequence of which they sent to the apostle. In him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The epistle to the colossians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see the relationship between understanding the grace of god and bearing fruit 2 to examine pauls prayer for the colossians for the keys to successful christian living 3 to appreciate the preeminence of christ in creation and our redemption summary paul begins with his customary salutation followed by an expression of thanksgiving and prayer. Salutation thanksgiving and prayer the preeminence of christ col 1. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. 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.
The first major section, on the positive presentation of the sufficiency of. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. Colossians overview ironsides notes on selected books. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter 34.
It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. The chapter ends with pauls description of his ministry, in which he gladly suffered on behalf of. The scope of the epistle is to show, that all hope of mans redemption is founded on christ, in whom alone are all complete fulness, perfections, and sufficiency. In chapter 3, paul talked about being renewed in the knowledge and image of our creator. Chapter 1, verse 15, jesus, it says, is the image of the invisible god, the pre. Tychicus was a coworker of paul who would have been able to help the colossian believers understand and apply the apostles teachings in the letter. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Colossians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. The epistle to the colossians chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see the relation between understanding the mystery of god and having a strong assurance of our salvation 2 to appreciate how baptism serves as our spiritual circumcision, and that it is a work of god which is performed, not a work of man 3 to understand. After salutation paul thanks god for their faith col. Doctrinal, chapters 1, 2 in christ, the fullness pleroma of god, we are made full. Colossians betrays a different style, and a different vocabulary stock than the undisputed pauline books.
Like breathing, inhale prayer, exhale thanksgiving. Just and equal is not to level down, but to level up. Jesus as the allsufficient savior is the object of the believers faith chapters 12. Epistle to the colossians read the bible online bible study tools. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Outline of the book of colossians christian library. Paul then transitions to a focus on christs greatness, including his character.
The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by timothy 1. Christian conduct continued, final greetings and exhortation. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Book of colossians outline summary online bible nwt. This outline of colossians is intended to assist you as you investigate the pages of gods holy word his letter to you. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Sacred secret of god, christ 15 watch out for deceivers 615 reality belongs to christ 1623 3. In this study we will see the supremacy of jesus christ, the greatness of his reconciliation between mankind and god almighty, and the great example of the apostle paul in his sacrificial service for the lord. Greetings 1, 2 thanks for the colossians faith 38 prayer for spiritual growth 912 christs central role 23 pauls hard work for the congregation 2429 2. Here is a way the book of colossians can be outlined. Colossians says there are some absolutes and jesus is the first one.
Paul argues for the deity of christ in the book, using some strong words focusing all into christ. Paul reminded the christians about the importance of jesus. But he often prayed for the christians there colossians 1. Outline of the book of colossians the christian library. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the. Colossians chapter 1 free online bible study lessons. This prayer deals, though very subtly, with the heart of the epistle. Colossians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. The objectives for each section are usually things i plan to emphasize during the class. Commentary for colossians 1 this epistle was sent because of some difficulties which arose among the colossians, probably from false teachers, in consequence of which they sent to the apostle. Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. So paul sent this letter, along with the letters to philemon and to the ephesians, with tychicus, accompanied by onesimus colossians 4.
Paul then includes a prayer intended to encourage the growth and maturity of believers in this city colossians 1. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. The old and the new personality 117 deaden body members 5. Sep 03, 20 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.
I submit the following synoptic analysis as a suggestive outline of the epistle to the colossians. One possibility is that the church was established during pauls extended stay at ephesus, where the effect of his work spread throughout asia minor cf. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Belief in jesus results in faith, hope, and love 1. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation. To the saints and faithful brethren in christ, who are in colosse 2a 4. Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. Colossians chapter 1 this is the first of four weekly bible studies on the book of colossians. In studying any book of the bible it is well to have its outline clearly in mind. 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. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, and timothy our brother, 1. It shows his supremacy over all things, explaining what our godly response should be.