Not only do we live in an atomic and space age, but in the most technologically advanced age of all time. Therefore as you have received christ jesus the lord, so walk in him, if you have truly received christ. Colossians 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Intro to colossians biblica the international bible. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and. Colossians 1, new international version niv the bible app. Philippians emphasizes the kenosis christ became a servant philippians 2. Introduction to colossians bible exposition commentary.
Intro to colossians biblica the international bible society. He cautions them against false teachers among the jews v. Angels, and authorities, and powers are subject to him, 1 pt. Colossians, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. But he often prayed for the christians there colossians 1. The book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1. We have communion with christ in his whole undertaking v. Colossians 2 for i want you to know how great a struggle i. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. Introductory remarks because of the rising tide of human philosophies confronting us today, no new testament book speaks with more relevancy than does the epistle to the colossians.
Colossians chapter 2 16 let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days. Colossians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Colossians 2 niv i want you to know how hard i am bible gateway. Before paul wrote this letter to the christians in colossae, he had never been to their city colossians 2. Colossians chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new. As in the past, this is a day where, duped by the ageold lie of satan, man still continues to believe in. Jesus christ exalted chapter 1 christianity exalted chapters 2 union with christ exalted chapter. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the. The creator, the one from whom all things consist, the all powerful one, the master of time and space, the head of the church. You were rescued from a fate worse than death and given everything in christ jesus. Colossians chapter 2 free online bible study lessons. These are all of the chapters of the book of colossians. The epistle to the colossians was written by paul the apostle and included with his prison epistles. Colossians chapter 2 the refinery christian church.
For i want you to know how great a struggle i have on your behalf and for those who are at laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face. The book of colossians is pauls letter to the christians at colosse. What did paul want the colossians and laodiceans to know 2. In this 8session series, louie giglio will take us through the book of colossians to help us form a complete picture of jesus.
And he is the lord and head of all the powers in heaven and earth, of angels and men. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete unders. In this 8session series, louie giglio will take us through the book of colossians to help us. I want you to know how much i have agonized for you and for the church at laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally.
Dec 27, 2016 colossians chapter 2 summary and what god wants from us. Colossians was written from rome during pauls first imprisonment, about 6162 ad. Chapter 2 continues with pauls argument against gnosticism, warning us not to be taken captive by hollow and deceptive philosophies, and. Colossians 2 continues to explain the mystery of god, which is christ. Colossians 2 new living translation nlt 2 i want you to know how much i have agonized for you and for the church at laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. Ephesians, colossians and philemon written at the same time. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Colossians 2 niv bible i want you to know how hard i am. Colossians chapter 2 this is the second of four weekly studies on 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. What we believe about him influences everything from our. That colossians is a genuine letter of paul is usually not disputed.
The book of colossians, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 2 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. Nov 17, 2019 bible teaching from the book of colossians chapter 2 verses 1623. Chapter 2 home audio studies the book of colossians the book of colossians. Colossians 2 esv for i want you to know how great a bible. Sep 03, 20 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. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james. Colossians 2 niv bible i want you to know how hard i. Chapter 2 addresses various false teachings which threatened the colossian believers. Book of colossians overview insight for living ministries. In the early church, all who speak on the subject of authorship ascribe it to paul. Colossians 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. 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. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking.
Paul was careful to warn the colossians that angels should not be worshipped colossians 2. Chapter 2 chapter 2 continues with pauls argument against gnosticism. Colossians core group study guide a study on the book of colossians. Paul took care to say that christians were not under jewish dietary laws colossians 2. 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. These include a reliance on human, worldlybased philosophy. Colossians chapter 2 summary and what god wants from us youtube. Warns them against particular tenets of the judaizing teachers relative to meats, drinks, holydays, festivals, and the specious pretences of deceivers, colossians 2. That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of god, and of the father, and of christ.
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 summary colossians shows jesus christs divine characteristics. Colossians 2 nlt i want you to know how much i have. Assignments on colossians 2 please read the whole book of colossians again as we study chapter 2. Colossians emphasizes the pleroma christ is the fullness of god colossians 2. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians. Jewish influence on christianity emphasized dietary laws. He is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn over all creation. The book of colossians this section of colossians is polemical. Colossians 2 kjv for i would that ye knew what great bible.
The goal through this series is to remind ourselves that. Morgan said, the central declaration of the epistle is found in this chapter colossians 2. Colossians 2 new international version niv biblica. Because he was a prisoner, paul was unable to be present with the colossians. Colossians 2 bible study, summary and discussion questions. Colossians 2 is the second chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian bible. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. Chapter 2 page 289 paul writes a letter to the church at colossae and warns of errors, exhorts duties and provides guidance on how to walk in christ. True, he does not explain the error, but the refutation may be taken, at least partially, as the opposite of the error.
This division of the colossian letter is, of course, quite arbitrary. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of colossians in the bible king james version. If we paint jesus as any less than who he is as supreme over all creation and savior of the world, not only does our theology slip, but the working out of our faith also suffers. Colossians 2 nlt i want you to know how much i have bible. Both the colossians and laodiceans were among those for whom paul struggled so hard in order to bring them to maturity. Colossians 2 niv i want you to know how hard i am bible. Also, there are many personal references common to philemon and colossians. The letter is addressed to the church at colossae 1. Join us as we do a four week series through the book of colossians.
Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based in israel. Christ performed a spiritual circumcisionthe cutting away of your sinful nature. The connection to jewish mysticism is clear from the way paul brings forth a few more points. Colossians 2 i want you to know how hard i am contending for you and for those at laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. And shows that all the things taught by these, though they had a show of wisdom, yet perished in the using, and were the commandments and doctrines of men, colossians 2. Colossians bible book with full chapters king james version. Colossians 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. Our perception of him shapes uswhat we say, how we treat others, even what we think. In this chapter we read along as the apostle paul explains that christians are in danger of being cheated by philosophy. Colossians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. We are encouraged to continue in him in the same way we received him by faith.
Paul wanted the colossians to know how much he was working on their behalf, even though they had never met. What was his goal or his purpose toward which he preached and labored 2. Colossians summary from the easyenglish bible easy. Chapter 2 chapter 2 continues with pauls argument against gnosticism, warning us not to be taken captive by hollow and deceptive philosophies, and showing us how god turned what satan thought would be his greatest victory into his. In the 19th century, however, some thought that the heresy refuted in ch. These include a reliance on human, worldlybased philosophy colossians 2.