All of creation has heard the gospel, all of creation recognizes the redeemer. Colossians 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. It is the secret program that the ascended lord jesus christ committed first to the apostle paul, and the same program he then. For god wanted them to know that the riches and glory of christ are for you gentiles, too. Paul probably wrote the letter because of the visit of epaphras from colosse colossians 1. Colossians commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Bible study articles that explain clearly each verse in the book of colossians insight, commentary and analysis. The spring and cause of the manifestation of the gospel to the saints, and chosen of god, is not their works. Mystery in modern usage is similar to this ancient use for it usually means a secret for which no answer can be found cf mystery novel. Abbott, a critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles to the ephesians and to the colossians, icc, pp. Read in this way, christ is the object of hope belonging to or. In whom we have redemption, even the forgiveness of sins, v.
It will save thee many pangs if thou will learn to think of thyself as being in him. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of. It is likely that many of these colossian christians were gentiles see 1. Its teaching that if a christian at some point says forget it jesus, i dont want you in my life, and im not. In that to the romans, it is justification by faith. It is the secret program that the ascended lord jesus christ committed first to the apostle paul, and the same program he then revealed to all of mankind by the holy spirit through pauls epistles, romans through philemon. The word mystery is one which has acquired in modern english a sense remote from its original signification. Indeed, he is the image of the invisible god, the sovereign and preeminent one among all creation col. The epistle of paul the apostle to the colossians commentary by a. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1.
Christ in you the hope of glory to whom god was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the gentiles, which is christ in you, the hope of glory. For in him all the fullness of god was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. To them god has chosen to make known among the gentiles the glorious riches. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. The riches of the glory god manifests to these how abundantly glorious this gospel is among the gentiles. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics bible interpretation. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located.
The penalty for sin has been completely removed because of his perfect sacrifice. The letters to the colossians and to philemon the pillar new. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. There are many commentaries about the epistles of colossians and philemon available at this moment but colossians and philemon of the zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series is a giant leap above all other commentaries on this book. His introductory material, which covers approximately 28 pages, is thorough yet concise. The sum and substance of the apostles preaching, and the manner in which he executed his ministry, colossians 1. But now he has reconciled you by christs physical body through death to present you holy. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. The book of colossians was written to christians, not to the unsaved. 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 1 bible study, summary and discussion questions. Book of colossians bible study christ in you the hope of. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Which is christ in you, the hope of glory, this rich display of divine grace is all summed up in one word, that christ is in you the hope of. God reiterates this truth several times in the new testament. Colossians free bible study commentary in simple english.
Colossians 1 commentary, 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. To them god chose to make known how great among the gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is christ in you, the hope of glory. The epistles of paul to the colossians and philemon. The hope of glory book of colossians bible study chapter 2.
God revealed this to them because it was his will and he works all things after the counsel of his own will eph. Matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. He who undertakes to give strength to his people, is a god of power, and of glorious power. Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you endured for your benefit, having been exposed to them in consequence of my preaching the gospel to you and other gentiles. An admirable summary of the christian doctrine concerning the operation of the spirit, the person of the redeemer, the work of.
The salvation which the colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, colossians 1. Using secondary scholarship judiciously, moo skillfully links exegesis of the text with critical issues in biblical and systematic theology. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. The meaning here is, that the truth that the gospel was to be preached to all mankind, was a truth abounding in glory. But as it is an attribute of the mystery it probably expresses its glorious character. You were separate from christ, alienated from the commonwealth of israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without god in the world. His prayer for their knowledge, fruitfulness, and strength v. One bible commentator wrote concerning colossians 1. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. The apostle paul wrote this letter epistle to the church at colossae, a small city located on the lycus river in asia minor modern turkeyknown for its production of wool and woolen goods. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. It is likely that paul himself had never visited the city colossians 2. The apostle paul salutes the colossians, and blesses god for their faith, love, and hope. The book of colossians is about the supremacy of the person of christ.
If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then mark a. Jesus is not only the god of creation, he is the ultimate authority over all created things. In his indwelling presencethe christians hope colossians 1. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. To them god has chosen to make known among the gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is christ in you, the hope of glory.
Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power colossians 2. Colossians 1 expositors bible commentary colossians 1. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Revelation, direction and reflection book of colossians bible study chapter 1. On the point of now urging upon the readers their obligation to fidelity in the faith colossians 2. As with all volumes in the pillar series, moos commentary on colossians and philemon makes clear the flow and meaning of the text.
His thanksgiving to god for what he had heard concerning themtheir faith, love, and hope v. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timothy our brother, timothy. Jan 26, 2014 while this reading of the phrase in col. Jul 17, 2016 then the apostle pushes the cosmic scope of this kingdom, this reconciliation of all things colossians 1. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paulos apostolos christou iesou dia th elemato s theou kai timotheos o adelphos. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. It is important that we have a clear understanding of colossians 1.
The spring and cause of the manifestation of the gospel to the saints, and chosen of god, is not their. He has no equal among the religious leaders of the world religions because he and he alone is gods son and the way, the truth, and the life john 14. The glorious character of jesus christ, and what he has done for mankind, colossians 1. Whereof i am made a minister, according to the dispensation of god which is given to me for you, to fulfill the world of god. To whom god would make known the spring and cause of the manifestation of the gospel to the saints, and chosen of god, is not their works, for god does not call them with an holy calling according to them, but according to his own grace. Please use the dropdown menus below to select the book, chapter, and verse you wish to study with andrews online bible commentary. We may say that each of pauls greater epistles has in it one salient thought.