Category: A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Colossians
-
A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Colossians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 4
What does Colossians Chapter 4 mean? After concluding the subject of the previous chapter, with a word toward Christian masters (Colossians 4:1), chapter 4 focuses on two major themes. First, Paul gives some miscellaneous instructions (Colossians 4:2–6). He asks for prayer (Colossians 4:2), including an open door to share the…
-
A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Colossians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 3
What does Colossians Chapter 3 mean? Paul frequently establishes spiritual concepts as ideas first, then moves into applying them. His letter to the Colossians does the same. Chapters 1 and 2 set the stage by showing how the teachings of Christ are superior to all other claims. With that established,…
-
A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Colossians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 2
What does Colossians Chapter 2 mean? Chapter 2 addresses various false teachings which threatened the Colossian believers. These include a reliance on human, worldly-based philosophy (Colossians 2:1–10), Jewish legalism (Colossians 2:11–17), mysticism (Colossians 2:18–19), and ascetic living (Colossians 2:20–23). These ideas are all consistent with a philosophy known as Gnosticism,…
-
A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Colossians, (ESV) with Irv Risch, Chapter 1
What does Colossians Chapter 1 mean? Chapter 1 includes a greeting (Colossians 1:1–2) followed by gratitude for the faith of the Colossian Christians (Colossians 1:3–8). Paul then includes a prayer intended to encourage the growth and maturity of believers in this city (Colossians 1:9–14). Paul then transitions to a focus…
-
A Verse by Verse Study in the Book of Colossians, (ESV) with Irv Risch.
Survey of Colossians Book Type: Pauline Epistle, also one of Paul’s Prison Epistles, 12th book of the New Testament. Author: The apostle Paul and Timothy (directly named in Colossians 1:1) Audience: Colossians is one of four Prison Epistles written by the apostle Paul during his first Roman imprisonment. This was a period of house…
Down to Earth But Heavenly Minded 