Studying this book is like taking a course in advanced new testament greek. The book of colossians, despite being written nearly 2,000 years ago, is stunningly relevant today, with its warnings against following false philosophies, worshiping angels, and becoming mired in legalism. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed. I have used it for many grammatical insights and definitions of words.
Sermons in this series call his name jesus matthew 1. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted. Every book of the bible outlined in section headings. Suddenly the epistle to the little flock in the declining city has become perhaps the most contemporary book in the new testament library. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to serve with fervor and passion. Colossians bible study, detailed outline, by james moriello, firm foundation christian church, woonsocket, ri, 2019 1 colossians bible study, detailed outline by james moriello, firm foundation christian church, woonsocket, ri, 2019 1. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. 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. Where appropriate, acknowledgement is given for inspirtation. 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 book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. The book of colossians is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of colossians with commentary on each scripture within the text.
The book of colossians encourages christians to not compromise or turn from jesus. Colossians core group study guide a study on the book of colossians. If philemon and his family were hosts of the church at colosse, then. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul.
The book of colossians encourages a greater devotion to. Outline of the book of colossians floral heights church. Summary of the book of colossians story of the 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. Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. 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. 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. Christ above all the apostle does not directly argue with. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
This outline of philemon is intended to assist you as you study the bible. Colossians summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of colossians for bible study or sunday school lessons. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to. Outline of colossians jesus as the allsufficient savior is the object of the believers faith chapters 12. Colossians is one of pauls four prison epistles col 4. They must grasp who jesus is and what he did for them. Book of colossians outline summary online bible nwt. Summary of the book of colossians juli camarin september 3, 20 summary. Wisdom, in all its forms, occurs forty times in this epistle. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus through the will of god, and timothy our brother, 1.
Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. The sufficiency of christ is the bottom line answer to all that plagues us in our struggle against sin and the flesh and satan. The epistle of paul to the colossians, or simply colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. The submission of the christian to christ and his church chapters 34. This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of colossians. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. It was written, according to the text, by paul the apostle and timothy to the church in colossae, a small phrygian city near laodicea and approximately 100 miles 160 km from ephesus in asia minor scholars have increasingly questioned pauls authorship and attributed the letter to an. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary. From paul, an apostle of jesus christ, by gods will and timothy, the brother. These outlines are, to the best of my knowledge, original materials. Colossians and philemon zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament book 12 kindle edition by pao, david w. See what its about from the first verse to the last.
Because of jesus resurrection, believers become part of a new humanity thats joined to him, and their lives are. Colossians was likely penned, as were ephesians, philippians, and philemon, during pauls first imprisonment at rome 1. Content is intended to be mostly devotional in nature, although doctrine may slip in. 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. Colossians, which presents him as the architect and sustainer of the universe, as well as the reconciler of all things, both earthly and heavenly, provides the church with the material it may and must use. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. If you are looking for a summary or outline or summary of colossians then you have come to the right place. This was about the same time he wrote ephesians and philemon.
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 miles to the north. Book of colossians may 19, 2017 may 16, 2017 by holyone the book of colossians also know as epistle of paul to the colossians, more often than not alluded to just as colossians, is the twelfth book of the new testament. The book of colossians is pauls letter to the christians at colosse. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation. All three letters were sent with tychicus and onesimus. Christ is lord over all of creation, including the.
This summary of the book of colossians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. The book of colossians colossae the city of colossae was located in phrygia in asia minor approximately 10 miles southeast of laodicea see map. Jesus as the allsufficient savior is the object of the believers faith chapters 12. May you discover gods character as you read his letter to you. Baur 1845 and the tubingen school, colossians has found itself outside the pale of undisputed pauline books. That he was apparently a resident of colossae is supported by the fact that his slave, onesimus, was a colossian colossians 4. Colossians executable outline study resources blue letter bible. But he often prayed for the christians there colossians 1. Colossians summary from the easyenglish bible easy.
Longterm intent is to post at least one outline for every chapter of the bible. Epistle to the colossians read the bible online bible study tools. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Paul reminded the christians about the importance of jesus. Colossians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Detailed outline of the book of colossians bible blender.
Outline of the book of colossians pauls letter to the. Colossians, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. The word apostle apostolos a messenger, ambassador a diplomatic officer appointed by. Belief in jesus results in faith, hope, and love 1. Outline of colossians free bible outlines bible study start. If the book of ephesians can be labeled the epistle portraying the church of christ, then the focus of colossians must surely be the christ of the church. A 12week practical study series on the books of colossians and philemon. The apostle paul wrote this letter to christians living in the small city of colossae.