I enjoyed that meyers book starts off with an introduction about the book of colossians to give some background knowledge. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. The book of colossians especially the last half of the first chapter and all of the second contains an emphasis on certain unique topics, along with various warnings. Verses 34 paul often asked the christians to pray for him romans 15. It was written for the location called colossae, hence its name. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Jul 28, 2015 why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. The numerous parallels of vocabulary and matters discussed in ephesians and colossians link these epistles together. The beginning of the study preliminary outline salutation author, recipients, greeting prayer part 1 prayer part 2 jesus preeminence over creation. Why study pauls letters to the colossians and philemon. If such is truly the case, then paul wrote colossians around 6163 a. Colossians is an amazing little book, giving great pleasure, read on its own.
The colossians, insignificant expagans from a thirdrate country town, will be seen in a glory which, if it were now to appear, one might be tempted to worship. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae. The book of colossians teaches principles for living a christian life in the midst of a nonchristian culture. All our biblical information about the church there comes from this letter and a few. Questions should be studied by each individual before your discussion group meets. The book of colossians purpose, besides showing the supremacy, sufficiency, and divinity of christ, is how christians are to live in the world and before god col 3. The general consensus is that these epistles were written during pauls imprisonment at rome cf.
Over the course of 27 messages, divided into four volumes, he shows how there is no need to make up for our weaknesses or meet a set of performance standards in order to please god. Studying the book of colossians in small group discussions lesson 4 freedom from human regulations through life with christ colossians 2. As a guide to bible study, it shares tyndales motive to know more of the scripture. 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. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. There is an informative appendix section that gives resources to expand your knowledge about colossians. David pawson colossians unlocking the bible bluexiphoid. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to. David pawson colossians unlocking the bible youtube. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians 1. All our biblical information about the church there comes from this letter and a few allusions in the letter to philemon.
As we immerse ourselves in the text over the next few weeksmonthsyears, it is helpful to remember that colossians is a book primarily concerned with christ. Colossians small group bible study the scottish bible society. Paul reminded the colossians several times in this letter that they should thank god see 1. Aug 05, 20 david pawson colossians unlocking the bible bluexiphoid. And we discover gods wisdomhow to live the life jesus died to give usthrough studying the word, not just reading it. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Discover the riches of gods mercy by studying the book of colossians with dr.
The text itself proclaims paul the apostle and saint timothy as the authors. In this 8session series, louie giglio will take us through the book of colossians to help us form a complete picture of jesus. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. A verse by verse inductive and exegetical bible study series into the book of colossians.
Specifically, we see jesus as the very image of god, as the creator, as he who has always existed, as the head of the church and as the great reconciler, and most importantly, as the one in whom all the fullness of god dwells. This helps explain the personal greetings he included at the end of the letter, a practice he usually reserved for letters to churches he had not visited for example, romans. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. In it paul stresses the preeminence of the person of christ and the completeness of the salvation he provides. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in christ who are in colosse.
Colossians by joyce meyer is perfect for anyone who wants to study colossians. It takes less than ten minutes to read the whole of colossians. Im studying through the book of colossians because i plan to teach through the book during the month of march and the first sunday in april. This 7part study of colossians covers the entire book. This makes most bible scholars conclude that paul was responding to some particular heresy prevalent in the region of phrygia. The prison epistles include ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the very personal epistle to philemon. In history and literature, colossians is a book of the new testament. 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. Working through wrights commentary adds to the pleasure. Our perception of him shapes uswhat we say, how we treat others, even what we think. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts.
Paul is a good model for them at the start of this letter 1. Bible study questions on the book of colossians introduction. This bible study on colossians provides us an insight into the nature of jesus christ. A study of the book of colossians see to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to christ. We have been buried with him and raised to life with him as new creations, knit together in love. The book of colossians addresses problems the church at colossae faced, and it challenges believers to examine all of life and be transformed through the resurrection and love of jesus. Colossians is the twelfth books of the new testament. This study will focus on what the book of colossians teaches to help us meet our needs today. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon. Colossians was likely penned, as were ephesians, philippians, and philemon, during pauls first imprisonment at rome 1. H ere is a bible study on colossians chapter one with a summary and discussion questions to follow colossians 1.
Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Some of the most exalted language concerning him is found in this short jewel. A study guide for women, is to offer assistance in the task of applying the bible to daily life. Bruce, paul, the apostle of the heart set free, pp. Date paul wrote this epistle from prison, as he did ephesians, philippians, and philemon. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. First, colossians is unrivalled in its portrayal of the person of the lord jesus christ. This past week at the village church began a new sermon series on the book of colossians.
We believe there is great value in studying a book of the bible as a whole, within a small group setting. Jul 01, 2015 the book is wellorganized and easy to follow for the bible study. A study of colossians related media is there some concept that you have about jesus christ, salvation, or the christian life that is not based on scripture but on manmade tradition or philosophy. Take a journey through the book of colossians and discover the 12 life lessons that are found inside. Colossians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of colossians for bible study or sunday school lessons. Stanley as he explores the hope of glory that is yours in christ jesus.
The church at colossae was under attack from false teachers who were denigrating the deity of jesus. We will, however, occasionally reference why paul may have. Apr 04, 2016 the book of colossians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 51 duration. Sometimes this calls for us to stand against the tide of public opinion or popular. It was written to the congregation of the church in colossae. As a guide for women in particular, it is designed to assist you as a christian woman in your discipleship to jesus. Paul, the prisoner, an eccentric jew to the romans and a worsethangentile traitor to the jews, will be seen as paul the apostle, the servant of the king. Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. Some of the most exalted language concerning him is found in this short jewel of a letter we know today as the book of colossians. Colossians 1 bible study, summary and discussion questions. 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. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to jesus. The book is wellorganized and easy to follow for the bible study.
Wright makes it easy for the lay personnot schooled in theologyto understand colossians and philemon and to facilitate lively discussion. The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. A study of colossians is an 8session bible study that explores fundamental christian doctrine through a versebyverse. Bible study on colossians this bible study on colossians provides us an insight into the nature of jesus christ. Genuine christians can be deceived by false teaching, even teaching concerning christ. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. We have put together these study guides based on the following five guidelines.
Philippians shows the church walking here on earth. The book of colossians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 51 duration. A study of colossians related media is there some concept that you have about jesus christ, salvation, or the christian life that is not based on. Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a sabbath. Study guide for colossians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Bible study, commentary and summary here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of colossians chapter four. If you are new to this we encourage you to begin with a shorter book such as colossians, james or ruth. Wooo n colossians alo 1 introduction to colossians c olossians is perhaps the most christcentered book in the bible. He is the center of the circle around which all christian living revolves. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. If with christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe. Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. Whether the reader is new to the book or has read and studied it several times like i have, the reader will get so much out of it. Colossians directs our attention to the head of the body who is christ. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then. The bible is full of practical answers for everyday living.