For more background on paul and his letters, see epistles of paul. This is pauls colaborer and true child in the faith, who was able to be with him because, although paul was a prisoner, he had personal living quarters acts 28. Colossians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. But he often prayed for the christians there colossians 1.
The epistle to the colossians is one of the prison epistles which are so called because they were written by paul while he was in prison in rome. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. In one form or another, approximately 75 of the 105 verses in colossians can be found in ephesians. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Colossians, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. The book of colossians is pauls letter to the christians at colosse. The author of this epistle is the apostle paul as stated in colossians 1. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Colossians 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation.
Paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother. The apostle designates himself by his office, as always, except in the macedonian epistles and the letter of private friendship to philemon. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of colossians was likely written between a.
Colossians 1 bible study, summary and discussion questions. It is probable that most jews of the diaspora jews living outside palestine had a hebrew. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Paul, apostle of christ jesus through gods will, and timothy the brother ephesians 1. Colossians 1 esv greeting paul, an apostle of christ bible. Verses 914 offer an important prayer by the apostle on behalf of. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. The prison epistles include ephesians, philippians, colossians, and the very personal epistle to philemon. Colossians 1 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the bible. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Chapter 1 home audio studies the book of colossians the book of colossians. 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. 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.
Chapter 1 pauls letter to the colossians is a rebuttal to the gnostic error, a first century heresy that was already evident in the church in 60 ad when the letter was written, and is still with us today. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ. The sum and substance of the apostles preaching, and the manner in which he executed his ministry, colossians 1. Patty tozi on colossians 1 when everything is working out for you to succeed in an impossible task that can lead you into your final destiny for the lord. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Book of colossians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Colossians 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and timothy our brother, to gods holy people in colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in christ. Jan 02, 2020 timothy is also given some credit colossians 1. 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.
Epaphras is mentioned in the book of philemon as a fellow prisoner with paul philemon 1. In introducing a book like this, it is critically important for us to have some overall understanding in background. The salvation which the colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, colossians 1. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. In colossians, paul encourages the colossian christians to see jesus. H ere is a bible study on colossians chapter one with a summary and discussion questions to follow colossians 1. For a quick link to all the other books of the bible, see books of the bible on the learning center. Introduction to colossians chapter 1 john macarthur. Paul then includes a prayer intended to encourage the growth and maturity of believers in this city colossians 1. This is a quiz on colossians chapter 1 created for the erie bible bee. 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 1 new american bible revised edition nabre i. Book of colossians colossians chapter 1 colossians chapter 2 colossians chapter 3 colossians chapter 4.
In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Next chapter of colossians the book of colossians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Colossians 1 king james version kjv 1 paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the will of god, and timotheus our brother, 2 to the saints and faithful brethren in christ which are at colosse. Colossians 1 niv bible paul, an apostle of christ jesus. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. 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. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. Colossians 1 niv paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the bible. In secular usage an apostle was an ambassador sent by his king to represent him in. The glorious character of jesus christ, and what he has done for mankind, colossians 1. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Christian conduct continued, final greetings and exhortation.
Colossians 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This is an unofficial quiz anticipating the type of questions at the written portion of the local bible bee contest on august 28th, 2010. Colossians stresses jesus as head, which ephesians emphasizes the church as his body. Seniors may anticipate questions as tough or tougher. 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. Colossians mentions that the church is the body of christ 1. 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. David guzik commentary on colossians 1, which emphasizes the greatness of. 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. Colossians 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
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