The epistle moves quickly to its conclusion in these 18 verses. The commentary on colossians and philemon by peter obrien number 44 in the word biblical commentary series is a worthy endeavor, suitable for the biblical scholar and the layperson alike. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Colossias 4 commetary written and edited by glenn pease 1. If he was, he wrote it about 60 years after jesus birth. Grace in verse 6 has the double meaning of gods grace and human graciousness. 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. Not only justice is required of them, but strict equity and kindness. Colossians 4 new international version niv biblica. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Paul wrote to this church as though it were his own. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter.
Jewish influence on christianity emphasized dietary laws. Colossians 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. These small group studies of colossians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The community that god has called out of the world for salvation by the gospel see rom 10. Paul also said that people should commit themselves. How many of you came to a saving faith in jesus christ without the aid of any other. Joseph agar beet was an english wesleyan, born at sheffield on sept. Colossians, ephesians and philemon, paul bound, the. We will focus on the main themes that arise throughout the book such as the supremacy of christ, the freedom we experience through the gospel, and how to live a life pleasing to the lord. The first part of the epistle is an exposition of christs supremacy chs. Paul, set for the defence of the gospel, placed in the van of the conflict against heresy. The outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel.
The opening imperative, devote yourselves proskartereite, is frequently used regarding prayer in the new testament especially in acts. His introductory material, which covers approximately 28 pages, is thorough yet concise. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving. He exhorts to the duty of prayer, and to a prudent and decent conduct towards those with whom we converse v. Colossians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Since you also are under a master and love it that he treats you right and fair, do the same for those who are under you. Colossians 4 bible study, summary and discussion questions. His defense of the pauline authorship of the epistle is especially.
His life was a continual scene of hardship, conflict, and toil 2 corinthians 11. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. Churches did not own buildings to meet in until the middle of the third century peter obrien, word biblical commentary. Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with. In the sermon on the mount, jesus used the figure of saltiness in the context of. Pauls opening exhortation is framed by two imperatives, both of which convey his deep concern to evangelize the lost. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony v.
The connection to jewish mysticism is clear from the way paul brings forth a few more points. Colossians 4 commentary pauls evangelistic concern for. First, there is the conclusion of the instruction on reciprocal relationships colossians 4. Colosse philemon 2, and epaphras was the minister colossians 1. Continue in prayer as a means to enable you to perform the forementioned duties.
If you saw the sermon title and came to church anyway, i commend you for your bravery. Colossians 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Paul was careful to warn the colossians that angels should not be worshipped colossians 2. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. And the meaning of man in the image of god is to display gods glory. Continue in prayer this is not said particularly to masters, as in the foregoing verse, but to all the members of the church in general. The word rendered continue means to apply with ardour and assiduity to any difficult and laborious thing until you shall have brought it to the wishedfor end, and obtained the victory. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
Paul intended to visit there when he was released from prison philemon 22. Colossians 4, new international version niv the bible app. Colossians 4 masters, treat your bondservants justly and. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Paul requested that people pray for him, his ministry, and his effectiveness in preaching the good news about jesus. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians 4 and more. He attended wesley college, sheffield 185156, and took up mining engineering, but afterward studied theology at the wesleyan college, richmond 186264. Colosse, located in southwest phrygia in asia minor near laodicea, was beset with oriental mysticism.
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a master in heaven. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter v. As a spiritual sacrifice, thanksgiving can be offered in the form of a prayer andor praise. Paul took care to say that christians were not under jewish dietary laws colossians 2. Colossians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Below is the unabridged version of jamieson, fausset, brown. Pauls moral staturepaul attained to the full moral stature of a man in christ jesus. The believer is complete in him alone and lacks nothing because in him dwells all the fullness of the godhead bodily 2. A brief commentary for teaching through chapter four of the book of colossians. 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. This paragraph is a generic exhortation to seek the things above. Can you think of any examples where you have seen christians speak.
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. Prayer, praise, and thanksgiving are almost inseparable, and they are most often offered together. Besides, at thessalonica paul supported himself by manual labor. For their faith was assailed by persuasive sophistry colossians 2.
The epistle to the colossians sermon outlines this material is from, a web site containing sermon outlines and bible studies by mark a. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 4. International bible lessons commentary colossians 4. Bengel condensed more matter into a line than can be extracted from.
If prayer is so great and central to gods purpose for the universe and for your life, it is not surprising that god would tell us, devote yourselves to prayer. The word witnessing strikes fear and guilt into most of. S lewis johnson series on colossians in bibliotheca sacra. Let them deal with servants as they expect god should deal with themselves. Paul wrote to the christians who lived in the city called colossae. Johann bengel colossians commentary the critical english testament. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. It is given in combination with other spiritual sacrifices. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then. Philemon also hosted a church in his house in colossae philemon 2. C h spurgeon wrote that bengels nt commentary is the scholars delight. The resounding theme in colossians is the preeminence and sufficiency of christ in all things.
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