CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL
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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Colossians Overview - Click Chart on right side
| Christ Preeminent in All Things Supreme Lord - Sufficient Savior |
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| Colossians 1 | Colossians 2 | Colossians 3 | Colossians 4 |
| Supremacy of Christ |
Submission to Christ |
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| Doctrinal and Corrective |
Practical and Reassuring |
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| What Christ Did For Us |
What Christ Does Through Us |
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| Christ Our Lord |
Christ Our Life |
Christ our Love |
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| Christ the Head of the Body |
Christ the Lord of the Universe |
Christ the Head of the Home |
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| Instruction | Warnings | Exhortations | Reminders |
| Reconciliation | Creation | Submission | Conversation |
| His Person and Word |
His Peace and Presence |
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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
COMMENTARIES ON COLOSSIANS
The Bible Exposition Commentary - Ephesians through Revelation - Warren Wiersbe
Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.
The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible : New Testament, King James Version - Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians - This is a very useful resource which always includes numerous related cross-references. It will be of aid to you preaching and teaching.
Exposition of Colossians and Philemon by Hendriksen, William, 1900-1982, author
Colossians, Philemon by Martin, Ernest D. (Believer's Church Bible Commentary)
The interpretation of st. paul's epistles to the colossians, to the thessalonians, to timothy, to titus and to philemon by R.C.H. Lenski - Lutheran commentator who writes excellent notes.
Epistles to the philippians and colossians by W.E Vine (Author of Vine's Expository Dictionary NT/OT) Succinct but good notes.
Ephesians and Colossians in the Greek New Testament for the English reader by Wuest, Kenneth Samuel, - good word studies
Philippians / Colossians by McGee, J. Vernon
Love so amazing by Lloyd-Jones, David Martyn - Messages on Colossians from this outstanding British preacher.
The message of Colossians and Philemon : fullness and freedom by Lucas, R. C (Bible Speaks Today Series)
Cyril Barber - Omits introductory matters and launches straight into an exposition of the text. Designed for expository preachers, but has value for personal lay study as well.
James Rosscup - The rector of St. Helen’s Church, Bishopsgate in London, wrote this work which is not a “commentary” but an accurate, readable exposition keyed to practical life. His fresh style is akin to John R. W. Stott’s in the same series (Only One Way on Galatians; God’s New Society on Ephesians, etc.). Lucas is aware of some problems and draws from Lightfoot, E. Lohse and others. While comments on many areas are good, brevity that the series necessitates makes some discussions disappointing, as on 1:15. The introduction to Philemon is good on slavery, yet one is astonished to find less that a page verse by verse. The main message of fullness and freedom beams brightly.
A handbook on Paul's letters to the Colossians and to Philemon by Bratcher, Robert G
Philippians, Colossians, Philemon - Life Application Commentary
Paul and the intellectuals : the Epistle to the Colossians ... by Robertson, A. T.,
Colossians: Christ All-Sufficient by Everett F. Harrison
Cyril Barber - Good things frequently come in small packages. This is one of them.
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians by Lane, William L - Only 98 pages.
Colossians & Philemon by Wall, Robert W (Same material available below)
Philippians, Colossians and Philemon by MacDonald, William (1972) 160 pages (see also Believer's Bible Commentary)
Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon by Patzia, Arthur G (New International Biblical Commentary)
Colossians, a portrait of Christ by Draper, James
Colossians speaks to the sickness of our times by Hubbard, David Allan
Commentary on the Epistles to the Ephesians and the Colossians : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes - F F Bruce, E K Simpson
Cyril Barber - Colossians was the first Pauline epistle on which Bruce wrote a commentary. Now, thirty years later, he has rewritten this work and added to it entirely new studies on Philemon and Ephesians. He believes that Ephesians follows Colossians in thought and that Philemon, with its close association to Colossians, is appropriately included in this group of Paul's writings. Provocative
Studies in the epistle to the colossians by Schuyler English
Colossians & Philemon by Harris, Murray
James Rosscup - This is the first of twenty commentaries predicted in this series. Harris, who has the fine commentary on the second letter to the Corinthians and has taught New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, helps a person who is beginning to review his Greek to see, paragraph by paragraph, a structural analysis of every phrase and every word and virtually every feature of the message the Greek text conveys. One learns much in the Greek about the two epistles and also gets some homiletical suggestions from a meticulous scholar.
Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon by Martin, Ralph P (Interpretation A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching - not my favorite series of commentaries)
Practical illustrations : Galatians-Colossians
Colossians and Philemon by Martin, Ralph P
Cyril Barber New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1981. First published in 1973. This work, based on the RSV, contains scholarly comments on key words or phrases in most of the verses of these epistles.
James Rosscup - A work of good competence by a recognized New Testament scholar, one of whose concentrations has been Colossians. He shows awareness of scholarly knowledge about backgrounds, views on problems and defense of his exegesis verse by verse.
The all-sufficient Christ : studies in Paul's letter to the Colossians by Barclay, William
The letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians by Barclay, William,
The Epistles of St. Paul to the Colossians and Philemon by Maclaren, Alexander,
The Epistles to the Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon by Rees, Paul S
James Rosscup - A good attempt at bringing out homiletic points sometimes richly suggestive for preaching.
Philippians, Colossians, Philemon by Gould, Dana, - Shepherd's Notes
A study guide Colossians by Curtis Vaughan
The letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians by Barclay, William,
Colossians and Philemon : a runaway church and a runaway slave by Townsend, Jim,
Colossians and Philemon : bible study commentary by Vaughan, Curtis
You are loved & forgiven : Paul's letter of hope to the Colossians by Ogilvie, Lloyd John
Exploring God's word : Bible guide to Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians by Guthrie, Donald
Colossians Philemon : Completion and Reconciliation in Christ - John MacArthur
Complete in Christ : study notes, Colossians 1:24-2:23 by MacArthur, John,
Christ pre-eminent; studies in the Epistle to the Colossians by Thomas, W. H. Griffith
Cyril Barber - Outlined in the best homiletic tradition, this is one of the finest of works for the pastor and lay Bible student. "I have long considered [this commentary] to be one of the best expositions available. . . . I commend it to you."--Warren W. Wiersbe.
Cyril Barber - Based on the notes of this renowned expositor and theologian, these studies serve to stimulate and encourage Bible teachers and pastors, helping them enjoy the blessings made available to them through their union with Christ. 2
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W
Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.
Colossians : the mystery of Christ in us by Demarest, Gary
Cyril Barber - Designed for discussion groups. This study is partly expository and partly sermonic. Does stress the centrality of Christ in Christian experience
A NavPress Bible study on the books of Colossians & Philemon
Colossians, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon by Tolbert, Malcolm (Layman's Bible Book Commentary)
The Epistles of Paul the apostle to the Colossians and to Philemon by Moule, C. F. D.
The Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon by Handley Carr Glyn Moule
Cyril Barber - Appearing initially in the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges series, these commentaries on two of Paul's epistles have endeared themselves to evangelical students of the NT since their first appearance in 1893. They should not be confused with the same author's Colossians and Philemon Studies: Lessons in Faith and Holiness (See below)
Colossian studies : lessons in faith and holiness from St. Paul's Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon by Moule, H. C. G.
Cyril Barber - One of the most reverent and delightful of expositions extant. By all means, buy it. First published in 1877. 2
The Epistles of Paul to the Colossians and to Philemon : an exposition by Erdman, Charles R
Homilies on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon by John Chrysostom,
Colossians : the teacher's outline & study Bible
Commentaries on the Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians; by Calvin, Jean,
Philippians & Colossians : a life application Bible study by O'Donnell, Peter
STUDY BIBLES:
Note: The first 4 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function:
(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial. User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings
Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective user reviews
The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.
(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.
(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial. 917 ratings
(4) The Wycliffe Bible Commentary - only the New Testament (for OT see below to borrow) - 1126 pages. (1971) Everett F Harrison - Editor of New Testament. Uses the KJV. Strictly speaking not a study Bible, but short notes are similar. KJV text in left column, commentary notes in right column. The comments are generally verse by verse, short, conservative and to the point. Pre-millennial.
Quote from Henry Alford (1810-1871 - not a dispensationalist!) on Revelation 20 - "It will have been long ago anticipated by the readers of this Commentary, that I cannot consent to distort words from their plain sense and chronological place in the prophecy, on account of any considerations of difficulty, or any risk of abuses which the doctrine of the millennium may bring with it. Those who lived next to the Apostles, and the whole Church for 300 years, understood them in the plain literal sense: and it is a strange sight in these days to see expositors who are among the first in reverence of antiquity, complacently casting aside the most cogent instance of consensus which primitive antiquity presents. As regards the text itself, no legitimate treatment of it will extort what is known as the spiritual interpretation now in fashion.”
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical.
Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below. One hour limit
NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. This is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. One hour limit
Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Often has very insightful comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." One hour limit.
Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. The 2-column format runs verse by verse for the most part, usually in a helpfully knowledgeable manner, and there are several special sections such as “Prayer” in Acts and “Legalism” in Galatians. The premillennial view is evident on Acts 1:6, 3:20, Romans 11:26, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 20, etc.
HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit
Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings One hour limit
The MacArthur Study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes for conservative, literal perspective. 1,275 ratings
ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings
The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. Conservative. Notes are generally verse by verse but brief.
Rosscup - Conservative and premillennial scholars here have been experts in their fields. The work contains brief introductions and attempts to give a verse-by-verse exposition, though it does skip over some verses. The treatments vary with the authors, but as a whole it is a fine one-volume commentary for pastors and students to use or give to a layman. Outstanding sections include, for example: Whitcomb on Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther; Culver on Daniel; Ladd on Acts; Harrison on Galatians; Johnson on I Corinthians; and Ryrie on the Johannine Epistles.
The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes by well known creationist. 45 ratings
New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews
Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.
The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
NLT Study Bible (Illustration Version)
Disciple's Study Bible: New international version 54 ratings Not that helpful for verse by verse study. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. 10,000 annotations; doctrinal summaries, "Life Helps" section relate doctrine to everyday discipleship.
The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version - Charles Swindoll. Notes are good but somewhat sparse and not verse by verse.
The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe by Norman Geisler
NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)
"Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers’ personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world. Features include: • Four-color interior throughout • Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts • Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts • Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout • Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information • Detailed charts on pertinent topics • In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action "
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
The Holman Illustrated Study Bible 120 ratings Includes the excellent Holman maps but otherwise of little help in serious study.
Zondervan King James Version Commentary - New Testament
NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible
Daily Study Bible for Women : New Living Translation
The Woman's Study Bible : the New King James Version
The Study Bible for Women : Holman Christian Standard Bible
Daily Study Bible for Men : New Living Translation
NIV Topical Study Bible : New International Version
Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings
Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition (1994) 2232 pages
The Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible : New American standard study by Strong, James, 1822-1894; Zodhiates, Spiros
The New Inductive Study Bible : updated New American Standard Bible - Introductions of each book give suggestions how to perform an inductive study on that specific book. Not strictly speaking a "study Bible" with notes but a Bible to help you study inductively. Has wide margins for making notes. This is one that works best in "paper," not digitally.
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - Judges by Andrew Boling (20 pages); editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews. (See also Boling's 380 page commentary on Judges the Anchor Bible Series)
Halley's Bible Handbook Henry H. Halley - (2000) 2720 pages (much larger than original edition in 1965 and no time limit on use). (Halley's Bible handbook : an abbreviated Bible commentary - one hour limit 1965 872 pages)
Rosscup - A much-used older evangelical handbook bringing together a brief commentary on Bible books, some key archaeological findings, historical background, maps, quotes, etc. It is helpful to a lay Bible teacher, Sunday School leader, or pastor looking for quick, pertinent information on a Bible book. This is the 72nd printing somewhat revised. Halley packed in much information. Unger’s is better overall, but that is not to say that Halley’s will not provide much help on basic information.
The Shaw Pocket Bible Handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.
"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking!
HENRY ALFORD
Read his fascinating brief biography - Henry Alford and Phil Johnson's related comments
James Rosscup writes that Alford's series on the New Testament "contains much that is valuable in the Greek New Testament… though all of the Greek New Testament words have been changed to English throughout." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (see his comments in following entry on Alford).
Jack Arnold died instantly in the pulpit after uttering these final words: "And when I go to heaven." (Read more) His sermons are well done, as you might imagine!
- Introduction
- THANKSGIVING Col. 1:1-8
- PRAYER FOR THE WILL OF GOD Colossians 1:9-12a
- Glorious Transactions Colossians 1:12b-14a
- REDEMPTION Colossians 1:14
- Jesus Christ: Supreme Over The Universe Colossians 1:15-17
- Jesus Christ: Supreme Over The New Creation Colossians 1:18-23
- The Cultural Mandate Colossians 1:20 Genesis 1:27-31
- Paul: The Ideal Servant Colossians 1:24-29
D Edmond Hiebert - Prints the author's own translation. Barclay defends Petrine authorship of 1 Peter but not of 2 Peter. Valuable for its numerous helpful word studies and background material. Barclay holds that Christ's descent into Hades gave those who there heard Him a second chance.
James Rosscup: This is a lucid and well-organized exposition of the epistles with many helpful lists on different facets of truth John can have in mind at different points as on “light” and “darkness” in I John 1:5. There is stimulating background material and warm application. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works).
Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Be an Acts 17:11 Berean with Barclay. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay".
- All the devotionals below are found on this page
- Colossians 1:1-8 What Do you Believe In? Theodore Epp
- Colossians 1:3 Starving Prayer - Alexander Whyte
- Colossians 1:4-5 Faith, Love and Hope - W. H. G. Thomas
- Colossians 1:4-5 Hope Laid Up for You in Heaven - W. H. G. Thomas
- Colossians 1:9-12 Living to Please God - Epp
- Colossians 1:9-12 Power to Meet & to Give Thanks-Elisabeth Elliot (scroll)
- Colossians 1:11 Acceptance of God's Dispensations by Mary Wilder Tileston
- Colossians 1:12 Inheritance of the Saints by Mary Wilder Tileston
- Colossians 1:12-14 A New Beginning by Theodore Epp
- Colossians 1:13-19 Christ Eternal! by Theodore Epp
- Colossians 1:13 Members of the Kingdom by Mary Wilder Tileston
- Colossians 1:27 Is Christ Born in Us? by Mary Wilder Tileston
- Colossians 1:27 Jesus In Your Heart by Mary Wilder Tileston
- Colossians 1:29 Power for You-Today! by Theodore Epp
- Colossians 1:21-29 Christ In You - Theodore Epp
James Rosscup writes that Barnes "includes 16 volumes on the Old Testament, 11 on the New Testament. The New Testament part of this old work was first published in 1832–1851. Various authors contributed. It is evangelical and amillennial… Often the explanations of verses are very worthwhile." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
C H Spurgeon "Albert Barnes is a learned and able divine, but his productions are unequal in value, the gospels are of comparatively little worth, but his other comments are extremely useful for Sunday-school teachers and persons with a narrow range of reading, endowed with enough good sense to discriminate between good and evil… Placed by the side of the great masters, Barnes is a lesser light, but taking his work for what it is and professes to be, no minister can afford to be without it, and this is no small praise for works which were only intended for Sunday-school teachers." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
- Colossians Introduction - We Are Complete in Him
- Colossians 1:1-2 God's Grace in a Greeting
- Colossians 1:3-8 The Good News That Changes Lives
- Colossians 1:9-14 A Prayer for Maturity
- Colossians 1:12-14 The Ultimate Reason for Thanks
- Colossians 1:15-20 Our Creator/Our Redeemer
- Colossians 1:15-20 Reconciled to God
- Colossians 1:28-29 We Proclaim Him
- Colossians 1:28-29 We Preach Christ
- Colossians 1:1-14 Faith, Love, Hope
- Colossians 1:15-29 Christ For Me, In Me, Through Me
James Rosscup writes "This work (Gnomon), originally issued in 1742, has considerable comment on the Greek, flavoring the effort with judicious details about the spiritual life. It has much that helps, but has been surpassed by many other commentaries since its day." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
Charles Haddon Spurgeon -- Bengel's NT commentary "is the Scholar's delight! Bengel condensed more matter into a line than can be extracted from pages of other writers." "'A Critical New Testament, so compiled as to enable a reader, unacquainted with Greek, to ascertain the exact English force and meaning of the language of the New Testament, and to appreciate the latest results of modern criticism.' Such is the professed aim of this commentary, and the compilers have very fairly carried out their intentions. The whole of Bengel’s Gnomon is bodily transferred into the work, and as one hundred and twenty years have elapsed since the first issue of that book, it may be supposed that much has since been added to the wealth of Scripture exposition; the substance of this has been incorporated in brackets, so as to bring it down to the present advanced state of knowledge. We strongly advise the purchase of this book, as it is multum in parvo, and will well repay an attentive perusal. Tischendorf and Alford have contributed largely, with other German and English critics, to make this one of the most lucid and concise commentaries on the text and teachings of the New Testament" (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
John Wesley said of Bengel "I know of no commentator on the Bible equal to Bengel" and referred to him as "The great light of the Christian world."
CHRIS BENFIELD
- Colossians 1:9-11 Paul's Prayer for the Saints
- Colossians 1:9-14 Paul's Prayer for Colossae
- Colossians 1:14-20 Who is this Man?
- Colossians 1:15-20 The Preeminent Christ
- Colossians 1:21-29 The Ministry of the Mystery
CHARLES C BING
JIM BOMKAMP
CHARLES BONNER
- Colossians 1:9-12 The Christian's Greatest Need
The first thing to do is be sure that you are saved. We are dealing with
those who are saved being in the will of God. Notice Colossians 1:9-12I. There are three things that MAY cause a Christian NOT to be in the will of God
A. Failure to remember God’s power Acts 4:33
B. Failure to remember our own weakness II Cor. 12:9-10
C. Failure to remember God’s willingness Isaiah 40:28-31II. When one submits to the will of God; the path will not always be ...
A. Pleasant II Timothy 3:12
B. Lucrative II Corinthians 8:1-5 & Luke 16:19-22
C. Popular John 12:42-43III. Three things a person has who is in the will of God
A. Peace in your heart Philippians 4:7
B. Usefulness II Timothy 2:21
C. Rewards I Corinthians 3:14IV. Three things to remember about God’s will
A. It’s never foolish I Corinthians 1:18-21 & 25-27
B. It’s never selfish Philippians 3:7-9
C. It’s never impossible Matthew 19:26 Mark 9:23V. How may I know the will of God?
A. Submission to Him Psalms 37:5
B. Proper evaluation of the world I John 2:15-17
C. Ask God what His will for you is (regarding any particular matter) and then
wait (the hard part) for the answer John 13:15-17 Mark 14:36
GREGORY BROWN Commentary on Colossians
- Preface
- Introduction
- The Glory Of The Gospel (Colossians 1:1-8)
- Spirit–Led Prayer (Colossians 1:9-14)
- Spirit–Led Prayer- Part Two (Colossians 1:9-14)
- The Preeminence Of Christ (Colossians 1-15-19)
- Knowing The Message Of Reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-23)
- Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Colossians 1:24-19)
F. F. BRUCE
- Colossians - An Expanded Paraphrase
- Colossians - An Expanded Paraphrase
- Colossian Problem - Jews and Christians in the Lycus Valley
- Colossians 1:15-20 - The Christ Hymn of Colossians
A B CANEDAY
ALAN CARR
- Colossians 1:9-17 Living Above The Snake Line
- Colossians 1:12-14 A Glorious Change for the Better
- Colossians 1:15-23 Our Superior Savior
- Colossians 1:18 Who is Jesus?
- Colossians 1:1-17 Commentary (Colossians - same but complete and Pdf)
- Colossians 1:23-2:7 Commentary
- Colossians 1:1-8
- Colossians 1:9-11
- Colossians 1:12-16
- Colossians 1:17-18
- Colossians 1:19-23
- Colossians 1:24-29
- Colossians 1 Survey
- Colossians 1:9-11 In Depth
OSWALD CHAMBERS
ADAM CLARKE
James Rosscup - This old, conservative Wesleyan Methodist work is good devotionally and aggressive for righteous living. Laypeople can find it still valuable today. It is Arminian in viewpoint and thus helpful, for example, in showing the reader how this approach deals with texts involving the eternal security question. The work contains much background material from many sources on all books of the Bible.
- Colossians 1 To The Church At Colossae
- Colossians 1:5 The Hope Laid Up In Heaven
- Colossians 1:15-20 The Pre-Eminent Christ
- Colossians 1:15-20 The Fullness in Christ
- Colossians 1:20 The Great Reconciler
- Colossians 1:23 The Hope Of Glory
- Colossians 1:24 The Ministry of Suffering
- Colossians 1:25 Paul Admonishes Our Church Today
- Colossians 1:29 Striving According To His Working
- Colossians 1:1-2 Sermon - Incomparable Christ I
- Colossians 1:1-8 Sermon - Incomparable Christ II
- Colossians 1:9-14 Sermon - Incomparable Christ III
- Colossians 1:13-20 Sermon - Incomparable Christ IV
- Colossians 1:15-20 Sermon - Incomparable Christ V
- Colossians 1:13-23 Sermon - Incomparable Christ VI
- Colossians 1:24-28 Sermon - Incomparable Christ VII
- Colossians 1:24-2:5 Sermon - Incomparable Christ VIII
James Rosscup - Based on the Greek text, this commentary grapples with problems in an energetic fashion, presenting various views and coming to conclusions. It is voluminous (480 pages).
Spurgeon - This is a most careful attempt to ascertain the meaning of the Apostle by a painstaking analysis of his words. The author is not warped by any system of theology, but yet he does not deviate from recognized evangelical truth. As a piece of honest grammatical exegesis the value of this commentary is very great, though there is room to differ from it here and there. (Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries)
CHARLES ELLICOTT COMMENTARY
James Rosscup - Though often scanty, the work edited by a brilliant scholar is sometimes very helpful. Ellicott was an Anglican bishop. The New Testament part is more valuable. The work dates back to 1897 and is verse by verse, consisting of 2,292 pp. Ellicott was an outstanding Anglican conservative scholar of the 19th century in England. He also wrote critical commentaries on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians and Philemon. Different scholars here contributed on different scripture books, Famous names included are George Rawlinson (Exodus), H. D. M. Spence (I Samuel), E. H. Plumptre (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Acts, 2 Corinthians), W. Sanday (Romans, Galatians), Alfred Plummer (2 Peter, Jude), etc. A one-volume condensation edited by John Bowdle is available (Zondervan, 1971, 1,242 pages).
What the Bible Teaches – Each page of this commentary has the AV text at the top and a commentary on some of the words and phrases underneath. Now over a century old, it is still very helpful.
- Colossians 1:1-14: Transformation
- Colossians 1:15:23: Reconciliation
- Colossians 1:24-2:5: Revelation
- Colossians 1:21-2:7
- Colossians 1:3-20
BRIAN FISHER
- Colossians 1:1-29 What a Great Savior
- Colossians 1:1-29 What a Great Savior
- Colossians 1:1-29 What A Savior
- Colossians 1:3-23 All Fulness in Christ
- Colossians 1:12-14 Thanksgiving
- Colossians 1:18 The Pre-eminence of Christ-The Father's Love and Honor of His Son
- Colossians 1:18 The Pre-eminence of Christ in the Trinity
- Colossians 1:18 The Pre-eminence of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Colossians 1:18 The Pre-eminence of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Colossians 1:19 All Fulness in Christ
- Colossians 1:19 All Fulness in Christ
- Colossians 1:27 The Hope of Glory
- Colossians 1:27 The Hope of Glory
- Colossians 1:27 What is Salvation - The Life of God in You
- Colossians 1:28 Perfect In Christ
- Colossians 1:28 Perfect in Christ
A C GAEBELEIN
James Rosscup - This dispensationally oriented work is not verse-by-verse, but deals with the exposition on a broader scale, treating blocks of thought within the chapters. Cf. also Arno C. Gaebelein, Gaebelein’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible (I Volume, Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux, 1985), the Annotated Bible revised. The author was a popular evangelical Bible teacher of the first part of the century, much like H. A. Ironside in his diligent but broad, practical expositions of Bible books. Gaebelein was premillennial and dispensational, and editor for many years of Our Hope Magazine.
- Colossians 1:1,2 Where Do You Live?
- Colossians 1:1-8 Genuine Christianity
- Colossians 1:5-8 The Nature of the Gospel
- Colossians 1:9-15 The Importance of Prayer
- Colossians 1:9-14 The Life That Pleases God
- Colossians 1:14-15 That it Means to be Saved
- Colossians 1:15-20 Christ the King
- Colossians 1:21-23 The Simple Truth
- Colossians 1:24-29 Principles of Effective Christian Leadership
GOSPEL COALITION
- Scripture Index - Colossians - The Gospel Coalition - most are Mp3's
- Colossians 1:12 The Inheritance
- Colossians 1:13 The Power of Darkness
- Colossians 1:13 The Power of Darkness (Cont'd)
- Colossians 1:13 The Kingdom of Christ
- Colossians 1:13 The Kingdom of Christ (Cont'd)
- Colossians 1:13 The Translation (Transfer)
- Colossians 1:14 Redemption
- Colossians 1:14 Christ the Redeemer
- Colossians 1:15 The Image of God
- Colossians 1:15 The Image of God (Cont'd)
- Colossians 1:15 The First Born
- Colossians 1:16 The Creator
- Colossians 1:16 The End of Creation
- Colossians 1:17 Christ in Providence
- Colossians 1:18 The Head
- Colossians 1:18 The Head (Cont'd)
- Colossians 1:18 The Beginning
- Colossians 1:18 The First Born from the Dead
- Colossians 1:19 The Fulness
- Colossians 1:20 The Reconciler
VANCE HAVNER
- Colossians 1:15–20 Proclaiming Christ as Lord
- "Cosmic Christology and Colossians 1:15-20," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
- "Colossians 1:15-20: Pre-Pauline or Pauline," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
Spurgeon - A Christian man wishing for the cream of expository writers could not make a better purchase. Ministers, as a rule, should not buy condensations, but get the works themselves.
James Rosscup - This evangelical work, devotional in character, has been in constant demand for about 280 years. Its insight into human problems is great, but it often does not deal adequately with problems in the text. The one-volume form eliminates the Biblical text and is thus less bulky. It has sold very well. The late Wilbur M. Smith, internationally noted Bible teacher, seminary professor and lover of books, tabbed this “The greatest devotional commentary ever written”. Henry was born in a Welch farmhouse, studied law, and became a Presbyterian minister near London. He wrote this commentary in the last 13 years before he died at 52 in 1714. The first of six volumes was published in 1708. He completed through Acts, and the rest of the New Testament was done by 14 clergymen.
DAVID HOCKING - outline with lots of alliteration
- Colossians 1:1- 8-The Gospel Is Growing
- Colossians 1: 9-14-Live Worthily
- Colossians 1:15-20-Master of the Universe
- Colossians 1:24-29-Lack Attack
- Colossians - The Doctrine of Christ (Col 1:15-20)
- Colossians - The Doctrine of Salvation in Colossians-Redemption, Reconciliation
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN
Published 1871 - Probably best older commentary on prophetic passages as it tends to interpret more literally.
James Rosscup - This is a helpful old set of 1863 for laypeople and pastors to have because it usually comments at least to some degree on problems. Though terse, it provides something good on almost any passage, phrase by phrase and is to some degree critical in nature. It is evangelical....Especially in its multi-volume form this is one of the old evangelical works that offers fairly solid though brief help on many verses. Spurgeon said, “It contains so great a variety of information that if a man had no other exposition he would find himself at no great loss if he possessed this and used it diligently” (Commenting and Commentaries, p. 3). Things have changed greatly since this assessment! It is primarily of help to pastors and lay people looking for quick, though usually somewhat knowledgeable treatments on verses.
Spurgeon - A really standard work. We consult it continually, and with growing interest. Mr. Fausset’s portion strikes us as being of the highest order.
John Cereghin - A conservative exposition. He defends Petrine authorship (xlixff); argues for the deity of Christ (619); holds that assurance in Scripture is doubly sure (622); identifies the elements as “the world’s component materials” (627); holds that Paul’s Epistles were already known as “Scripture” (628).
Below is the unabridged version of Jamieson, Fausset, Brown.
Dr Johnson's Colossians Studies in Bibliotheca Sacra - 12 part series - there is a cost but only $5/month. You could subscribe and save the documents on your computer for future study.
- Introduction to Colossians - City, Origin of Colossian Church, Author, Place & Date, Occasion, Theology, Plan
- Colossians 1:1-14 - Spiritual Knowledge and Walking Worthily of the Lord
- Colossians 1:15-18 - The Person of Christ - Christ Pre-eminent
- Colossians 1:19-23 - The Work of Christ - From Enmity to Amity
- Colossians 1:24-2:3 - Propagation of Christ's Gospel - The Minister of the Mystery
- Colossians 2:4-8 The Admonition against False Teaching/
- Colossians 2:9-15 The Instruction in the True Teaching - Beware of Philosophy
- Colossians 2:11-12 - The Believer's Circumcision/
- Colossians 2:13-15 The Believer's Resurrection - The Complete Sufficiency of Union with Christ
- Colossians 2:16-17 Separation from Legalistic Practices/
- Colossians 2:18-19 Separation from Gnostic Practices - The Paralysis of Legalism
- Colossians 2:20-23 Emancipation from Ascetic Ordinances/
- Colossians 3:1-4 Aspiration for the Heavenly Life - Human Taboos and Divine Redemption
- Colossians 3:5-17 The Inward Life: The Negative Precepts - What the Christian Must Put Off (3:5-9) and What the Christian Must Put On (3:12-14) and Precepts a Christian must Observe (3:15-17) - Christian Apparel
- Colossians 3:18-25 In the Household - Wives and Husbands (3:18-19)/Children and Parents (3:20-21)/The Servants (3:22-25) - The New Man in the Old Relationships
- Colossians 4:2-6 The Outward life - Watching in Prayer (4:2-4)/ Walking in Wisdom (4:5)/ Witnessing in Word (4:6);
- Colossians 4:7-18 - Paul’s Final Words to the Colossians
- Background on Colossians
- Colossians 1:1-2 Paul’s Greeting to the Colossians
- Colossians 1:3-8 Paul’s Gratitude for the Colossians
- Colossians 1:9 Filled With the Knowledge of His Will
- Colossians 1:10a Walking Worthily of the Lord to Please Him in all Respects
- Colossians 1:10b-12a Four Ways to Walk in a Manner Worthy of the Lord
- Philippians 2:1-4 Exhortation to Unity—Part II
- Colossians 1:12b-14 The Reasons for Thanksgiving
- Colossians 1:15-18 The Supremacy of the Person of Christ
- Colossians 1:19-20 Supremacy of Work of Christ 1 The Plenitude & Description
- Colossians 1:21-23 Supremacy of the Work of Christ 2 Purpose & Application
- Colossians 1:24-2:3 Supremacy of the Work of Christ 3 Propagation of Christ’s Work
- Heretical Problems in Light of Union With Christ - Exhortation Against False Teachers
- Addendum to Colossians
- Colossians 1:1-2 His Tactful Approach
- Colossians 1:3-11 His Courteous Address
- Colossians 1:12-29 His Main Emphasis
A E KNOCH
- Concordant Commentary on the entire NT - only about 4 pages on Colossians
- Colossians 1:1-8 Love, Faith, Hope, and Truth!
- Colossians 1:9-14 Qualified in Christ!
- Colossians 1:15-18 Jesus Christ is Supreme!
- Colossians 1:19-23 Christ the Reconciler!
- Colossians 1:24-29 Suffering for the Church!
JEFFREY LAMP
LANGE COMMENTARY
James Rosscup - The treatments of books within this evangelical set vary in importance. Generally, one finds a wealth of detailed commentary, background, and some critical and exegetical notes. Often, however, there is much excess verbiage that does not help particularly. On the other hand, it usually has something to assist the expositor on problems and is a good general set for pastors and serious lay people though it is old.
NATHAN LEWIS
- Colossians 1:1-2 Introduction to Colossians
- Colossians 1:3-8 The Gospel Truth
- Colossians 1:9 Being Filled with the Knowledge of God's Will
- Colossians 1:9-11 The Fruit of Knowledge
- Colossians 1:12-14 What Makes Christians Most Thankful
- Colossians 1:12-14 Giving Thanks for God's Deliverance
- Colossians 1:15-19 Christ Above All
- Colossians 1:15-19 The Image of the Invisible God
- Colossians 1:15-20 The Child Who Was God
- Colossians 1:20-23 Reconciled to God
- Colossians 1:23-29 Paul's Servant Ministry
- Colossians 1:24-25 Paul's Ministry-- To Fulfill the Word of God
- Colossians 1:24-29 Ministers: Servants of God
- Colossians 1:24-2:23 Complete in Christ Study Guide - For topics below see dropdown
- Fulfilling the Word of God
- The Mystery of Christ in you
- Strengthen Your Heart
- Paul's Burden for the Church
- Philosophy or Christ?
- Complete in Christ
- Spiritual Intimidation, Part 2
JOHN MACARTHUR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON COLOSSIANS
- Colossians 1 A Mystery Manifested
- Colossians 1 Jesus, the Firstborn
- Colossians 1 Filling Up What Is Lacking in Christ's Affliction
- Colossians 1:15 Is Jesus a Creature or the Creator?
- Colossians 1:1,2 The Writer and the Readers
- Colossians 1:3-8 The Prelude
- Colossians 1:9-12 The Prayer
- Colossians 1:12-14 The Father's Gifts through the Son (scroll down)
- Colossians 1:15-18 The Glory of the Son in His Relation to the Father...
- Colossians 1:19-22 The Reconciling Son
- Colossians 1:22,23 The Ultimate Purpose of Reconciliation... (scroll down)
- Colossians 1:24-27 Joy in Suffering, and Triumph in the Methods and Aim
- Colossians 1:28-29 The Christian Ministry in its Theme, Methods and Aim
- Colossians 1:1-2 Saints, Believers, Brethren
- Colossians 1:5 The Gospel Hope
- Colossians 1:11 All Power
- Colossians 1:12 Thankful For Inheritance
- Colossians 1:29 Christian Endeavour
ALEXANDER MACLAREN - Sermons
- Colossians 1:1-2 Saints, Believers, Brethren
- Colossians 1:5 The Gospel Hope
- Colossians 1:11 All Power
- Colossians 1:12 Thankful For Inheritance
- Colossians 1:29 Christian Endeavour
- Colossians 1:1-12 Called To Be Thinking Christians
- Colossians 1:13-23 Firm In The Faith
- Colossians 1:24-29 Suffering For The Church
- Colossians 1 Commentary
Sermons below are different - Colossians 1:3-5 The Hope of the Gospel
- Colossians 1:16-18 The Preeminence of Jesus Christ.
- Colossians 1:18 Christ, The Head of the Church
- Colossians 1:18 Christ The Head of The Church
- Colossians 1:19-20 Peace Through The Blood
- Colossians 1:19-23 If We Continue In the Faith.
- Colossians 1:19-23 The Hope of the Gospel
- Colossians 1:21-23 True Believers Continue to Believe
- Colossians 1:27 What Is Your Hope
RALPH MARTIN
F B MEYER
J R MILLER
MONERGISM
G CAMPBELL MORGAN
- Colossians 1:14 Forgiveness
- Colossians 1:15, 18 The Firstborn
- Colossians 1:18 Church Ideals 2: The Church Governed
- Colossians 1:20 The Cross 3: Peace by the Cross
- Colossians 1:20: Cross: Peace By The Cross (open Pdf)
- Colossians 1:21, 22 The Atonement
- Colossians 1:2 Colosse
- Colossians 1:5 hope truth of the gospel
- Colossians 1:6 all the world
- Colossians 1:7 Epaphras
- Colossians 1:9 filled knowledge his will
- Colossians 1:10 walk worthy
- Colossians 1:13 power of darkness
- Colossians 1:14 through his blood
- Colossians 1:15 image firstborn
- Colossians 1:16 all things created powers for him
- Colossians 1:17 before all things consist
- Colossians 1:20 made peace reconcile all things
- Colossians 1:23 the gospel every creature
- Colossians 1:25 dispensation
- Colossians 1:26 mystery See Eph 3:3-11
- Colossians 1:27 Christ in you
- Colossians 1:1-8 Salutation
- Colossians 1:9-14 The Apostle's Prayer for the Colossians
- Colossians 1:15-20 The Pre-Eminence of the Son of God
- Colossians 1:21-29 Redemption Applied
- Colossians 1 Commentary
- Colossians 1:1-8 What's So Special About our Gospel?
- Colossians 1:15-17 In the Manger
- Colossians 1:15-18 Just Tell Us About Jesus
- Colossians 1:1-8 Evidence of Life
- Colossians 1:9-12 A Prayer to Pray for One Another
- Colossians 1:13-14 Out of Darkness
- Colossians 1:15-17 The Glory of Christ to the Creation
- Colossians 1:18-20 The Glory of Christ to the Redeemed
- Colossians 1:21-23 Reconciled!
- Colossians 1:24-27 Mystery No Longer!
- Colossians 1:28-29 Heart of the Ministry
RAYMOND ORTLUND, JR.
- Colossians 1:24: The Privilege of Suffering
- Colossians 1:28-29: Our Mission: Discipleship of the Nations
- Colossians 1 Illustrations
- Colossians 2 Illustrations
- Colossians 3 Illustrations
- Colossians 4 Illustrations
- Colossians 1:1-12, 4:12 The Little Tent
- Colossians 1:3 Celebrate The Fruit
- Colossians 1:3-8 Chums
- Colossians 1:3-8 Kingdom Living
- Colossians 1:3-8 My Compliments
- Colossians 1:3-8 Rescued
- Colossians 1:3-12 International Friendship
- Colossians 1:3-14 Location, Location, Location
- Colossians 1:3-14 We Need Hope
- Colossians 1:9: Magazine Christianity
- Colossians 1:9: Praying Like Paul
- Colossians 1:9-14 A Lost Art
- Colossians 1:9-14 A Mysterious Equation
- Colossians 1:10: Medal Of Honor
- Colossians 1:10 God’s Presence At Church
- Colossians 1:10: What God Owes Us
- Colossians 1:10: Supreme Motive
- Colossians 1:13: A New Song
- Colossians 1:13-23 A Storyteller
- Colossians 1:14: A Unique Offer
- Colossians 1:14: Beginning Again
- Colossians 1:15 Isn't He Beautiful!
- Colossians 1:15 Who Is God?
- Colossians 1:15,19 Getting Personal
- Colossians 1:15-19 Above All
- Colossians 1:15-23 How To Have Peace
- Colossians 1:15-23. The Highest Place
- Colossians 1:15-23 Surfacing
- Colossians 1:16: It's All for Him
- Colossians 1:16: Why Are We Here?
- Colossians 1:16: Live Accordingly
- Colossians 1:16: First Breath
- Colossians 1:16: Celebration Of Creation
- Colossians 1:17 Jesus Over Everything
- Colossians 1:17: Found: The Missing Piece
- Colossians 1:17-18 The Preeminent One
- Colossians 1:18: Single Focus
- Colossians 1:18: Eyes On The King
- Colossians 1:18: The Pudding Guy
- Colossians 1:19-23: The Total Package
- Colossians 1:19-27 Stand Firm
- Colossians 1:21: Just Be Yourself
- Colossians 1:21–22 Unlocked
- Colossians 1:23. A "New Man"
- Colossians 1:24: The Ministry of Suffering
- Colossians 1:24: Band Of Brothers
- Colossians 1:24-29: Get In The Game
- Colossians 1:25: Spared From Death
- Colossians 1:27: Faith & Riches
- Colossians 1:27-2:3 Hidden Treasure
- Colossians 1:28: Daisy Chains
- Colossians 1:29: Dartboard Or Pipeline?
- Colossians 1:29: Better Than Your Best
PASTOR LIFE - Sermons
- Truth or Consequences Colossians
- Thanksgiving and its Connection to our Partaking Colossians 1:1-14
- Giving Thanks Colossians 1:12
- Scriptural Sainthood Colossians 1:12-13
- Why The Cross? Colossians 1:20-22
- Room For Improvement Colossians 1:9-14
- Not Getting Older, Just Getting Better Colossians 1:9-14
ANDREW C. PERRIMAN
J B PHILLIPS
J C PHILPOT
- Colossians 1:3-8: The Fruit of Hope: Love
- Colossians 1:15-23: Why Hope? Gospel!
- Colossians 1:9–20 All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him
- Colossians 1:24 Filling Up What Is Lacking in Christ's Afflictions
- Colossians 1:24–26 Live to DieA Leader Who Suffers Well
- Colossians 1:24–29 How Our Suffering Glorifies the Greatness of the Grace of God
- Colossians 1:24–29 To Finish the Aim of Christ’s Afflictions
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
PRECEPT MINISTRIES
RAY PRITCHARD
ROBERT RAYBURN
- Colossians 1:1-2 Paul
- Colossians 1:21-23 If You Continue…
- Colossians 1:1-14 A Thankful, Generous Heart
- Colossians 1:15-20 The Preeminence of Jesus Christ
- Colossians 1:24-2:5 Suffering for Christ’s Sake
- Colossians 1:1–2
- Colossians 1:1
- Colossians 1:4
- Colossians 1:5
- Colossians 1:6
- Colossians 1:7
- Colossians 1:10
- Colossians 1:12–14
- Colossians 1:12
- Colossians 1:13
- Colossians 1:14
- Colossians 1:15–20
- Colossians 1:15
- Colossians 1:16
- Colossians 1:17
- Colossians 1:18
- Colossians 1:19
- Colossians 1:20
- Colossians 1:21–23
- Colossians 1:21
- Colossians 1:22
- Colossians 1:23
- Colossians 1:24–2:5
- Colossians 1:24
- Colossians 1:26
- Intro/Outline
- Colossians 1:1
- Colossians 1:1b
- Colossians 1:1c
- Colossians 1:2
- Colossians 1:2b
- Colossians 1:3
- Colossians 1:3b
- Colossians 1:3c
- Colossians 1:4
- Colossians 1:4b
- Colossians 1:5
- Colossians 1:5b
- Colossians 1:6
- Colossians 1:6b
- Colossians 1:7
- Colossians 1:8
- Colossians 1:9
- Colossians 1:9b
- Colossians 1:9c
- Colossians 1:9d
- Colossians 1:10
- Colossians 1:10b
- Colossians 1:10c
- Colossians 1:10d
- Colossians 1:11
- Colossians 1:11b
- Colossians 1:11c
- Colossians 1:11d
- Colossians 1:11e
- Colossians 1:12
- Colossians 1:12b
- Colossians 1:12c
- Colossians 1:13
- Colossians 1:13b
- Colossians 1:14
- Colossians 1:15
- Colossians 1:15b
- Colossians 1:16
- Colossians 1:17
- Colossians 1:17b
- Colossians 1:18
- Colossians 1:18b
- Colossians 1:18c
- Colossians 1:18d
- Colossians 1:19
- Colossians 1:20
- Colossians 1:20b
- Colossians 1:21
- Colossians 1:22
- Colossians 1:23
- Colossians 1:23b
- Colossians 1:23c
- Colossians 1:23d
- Colossians 1:24
- Colossians 1:24b
- Colossians 1:24c
- Colossians 1:24d
- Colossians 1:24e
- Colossians 1:25
- Colossians 1:25b
- Colossians 1:25c
- Colossians 1:25d
- Colossians 1:26
- Colossians 1:27
- Colossians 1:28
- Colossians 1:28b
- Colossians 1:28c
- Colossians 1:28d
- Colossians 1:29
- Colossians 1: Greek Word Studies
- Colossians 1:1-2 - The Author and the Readers
- Colossians 1:3-8 The Grounds for Gratitude
- Colossians 1:9-14 The Petition for Full Knowledge of God's Will
- Colossians 1:15-20 The Preeminence of Christ
- Colossians 1:21-23 The Change from Heathen to Christian
- Colossians 1:24-2:5 The Mystery of God in Christ Made Manifest
DON ROBINSON
- Prison Ministry (Colossians 1:1-8)
- Thanksgiving (Colossians 1:9-12)
- Four Universal Questions of Life - Part 3 - Why am I Here? (Colossians 1:12-16)
- Serving Faithfully (Colossians 1:24 - 2:3)
- Reasons to Rejoice (Colossians 1:19-23)
- Colossians 1:1-2: Introduction to Colossians
- Colossians 1:3-5: Love is Evident Because of Hope
- Colossians 1:5-8: Gospel: Word of Truth
- Colossians 1:9-10: Filled with the Knowledge of His Will
- Colossians 1:10-14: Strengthened with All Power
- Colossians 1:15-17: Supremacy of Christ in Creation
- Colossians 1:18-20: Supremacy of Christ in Reconciliation
- Colossians 1:21-23: Holy, Blameless, and Beyond Reproach
- Colossians 1:24-27: Ministry God Entrusted to the Church
- Colossians 1:1-6 Colossians Introduction
- Colossians 1:3-11 The Will Of God
- Colossians 1:12-14 Reasons To Rejoice
- Colossians 1:15-19 Enlarging Our View Of Christ
- Colossians 1:19-23 Reconciliation
- Colossians 1:24-27 The Hope Of Glory
- Colossians 1:28-29 True Ministry
- Colossians Commentary - "The Lordship of Christ" - verse by verse
- Same Resource in Pdf - 92 Pages
- Outline of Colossians
RAYMOND SAXE - Sermons, Fellowship Bible Church
- Colossians 1:9 ( doc, pdf)
- Colossians 1:18 ( doc, pdf)
- Colossians 1:21-22 ( doc, pdf)
- Colossians 1:23 ( doc, pdf)
- Colossians 1:25-27 ( doc, pdf)
- Colossians 1:28-29 ( doc, pdf)
COLOSSIANS SERMON NOTES FROM 1980s
- Colossians 1:1-5 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:5-8 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:9-11 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:12-24 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:18 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:15-17 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:19-23 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:24-29 (pdf)
- Colossians 1:3-6 Paul's Commendation of the Gospel
- Colossians 1:9-13 Prayer for Growth in Grace
- Colossians 1:16-18 The Glory of Christ
- Colossians 1:19 The Fulness of Christ
- Colossians 1:21 Sanctification the End of Redemption
- Colossians 1:27 Christ in Us The Hope of Glory
- Colossians 1:28 Preaching Christ
- Colossians 1:9,10,
- Colossians 1:12,
- Colossians 1:18, 1:18b
- Colossians 1 Commentary
- Colossians 1 Commentary (another source)
JAMES SMITH
R C SPROUL - devotionals from Ligonier Ministries
- Colossians 1:1-2 To the Saints in Colossae
- Colossians 1:3-5a The Grounding of Hope
- Colossians 1:5b-8 The Fruit of the Gospel
- Colossians 1:9-10 Proper Christian Growth
- Colossians 1:11-12 A Life of Gratitude
- Colossians 1:13-14 From Darkness to Light
- Colossians 1:16-17 The Great Sustainer
- Colossians 1:19-20 Cosmic Reconciliation
- Colossians 1:19–20 Jesus, The Perfect Savior
- Colossians 1:21-22 The Goal of Reconciliation
- Colossians 1:23 Persevering in Gospel Hope
- Colossians 1:24 Filling Up Christ’s Afflictions
- Colossians 1:25-26 A Mystery Now Revealed
- Colossians 1:27 The Riches of God’s Mystery
- Colossians 1:5: Devotional
- Colossians 1:5: The Hope Laid Up in Heaven
- Colossians 1:9-10 Spiritual Knowledge: It's Practical Results
- Colossians 1:12-13: Special Thanksgiving to the Father
- Colossians 1:13: Deliverance from the Power of Darkness
- Colossians 1:16 Christ the Creator - Study Notes
- Colossians 1:16 Christ the Creator
- Colossians 1:18 The Head of the Church
- Colossians 1:19: All Fullness in Christ
- Colossians 1:18 The Fulness of Christ the Treasury of the Saints
- Colossians 1:23 Stand Fast
- Colossians 1:27 Christ in You
- Colossians 1:28 Perfection in Christ
- Colossians 1:28 - Devotional
- Colossians 1:29 Work In Us and Work By Us
- Colossians 1 Exposition
- Colossians 1:1-8: Where Hope Begins
- Colossians 1:9-14:Growing Up
- Colossians 1:15-17: Master of the Universe
- Colossians 1:18-20: The Reason for the Season
- Colossians 1:21-29: The Great Mystery
- Colossians 1 Commentary
- THE WILL OF GOD (Colossians 1:1A)
- OUR DUAL IDENTITY (Colossians 1:2A)
- GRACE TO YOU, GRACE WITH YOU (Colossians 1:2B)
- AND PEACE FROM GOD (Colossians 1:2B)
- WHY THANK GOD? (Colossians 1:3-4)
- FAITH AND LOVE: VISIBLE VIRTUES (Colossians 1:4)
- HOPE: THE FOUNTAIN OF FAITH AND LOVE - PART I (Colossians 1:4-5)
- HOPE: THE FOUNTAIN OF FAITH AND LOVE - PART II (Colossians 1:4-5)
- THE WORD OF TRUTH (Colossians 1:5-6)
- IN THE SPIRIT (Colossians 1:8)
- A REMARKABLE MAN (Colossians 1:7-8, 4:12-13)
- INTERCESSION: WHY, FOR WHOM, AND HOW OFTEN? (Colossians 1:9A)
- INTERCESSION: WHAT SHOULD WE ASK FOR? (Colossians 1:9B)
- FRUITLESS KNOWLEDGE (Colossians 1:10)
- WORTHY OF THE LORD/PLEASING TO THE LORD (Colossians 1:10)
- POWER AND PERSEVERANCE (Colossians 1:11)
- GLAD-HEARTED GRATITUDE (Colossians 1:12A)
- QUALIFIED IN CHRIST (Colossians 1:12)
- DELIVERED FROM DARKNESS (Colossians 1:13A)
- FOREVER FORGIVEN (Colossians 1:14)
- WHO IS THIS MAN? (Colossians 1:15-20)
- SEEING THE FATHER IN THE SON (Colossians 1:15)
- PRAISING CHRIST WITH PREPOSITIONS (Colossians 1:16)
- SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN HIM (Colossians 1:17)
- PREEMINENT IN ALL THINGS (Colossians 1:18)
- WHOLLY GOD PART I (Colossians 1:19, 2:9)
- WHOLLY GOD PART II (Colossians 1:19, 2:9)
- WHOLLY GOD PART III (Colossians 1:19, 2:9)
- WILL EVERYONE BE SAVED? PART I (Colossians 1:20)
- WILL EVERYONE BE SAVED? PART II (Colossians 1:20)
- "BEFORE" (Colossians 1:21)
- "BUT NOW" (Colossians 1:22)
- "AFTER" (Colossians 1:23)
- NO CONTINUATION, NO PRESENTATION (Colossians 1:23)
- JOY IN SUFFERING?! (Colossians 1:23)
- FILLING UP THE AFFLICTIONS OF CHRIST (Colossians 1:24)
- THE HOPE OF GLORY (Colossians 1:25-27)
- EVERYONE FOR EVERYONE (Colossians 1:28)
- HIS POWER DIVINE PART I (Colossians 1:29)
- HIS POWER DIVINE PART II (Colossians 1:29)
PAUL TAYLOR - Pennisula Bible Church
- Colossians 1:1-8 Waiting in Hope for Christ
- Colossians 1:9-14 Waiting in Joy for Christ
- Colossians 1:15-23 Waiting in Peace for Christ
- Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-5 Waiting in Love for Christ
TIM TEMPLE - Living Bible Studies
- Introduction
- Colossians 1:1-14 Christ and the Colossians
- Colossians 1:9-14 The Prayer for the Colossians
- Colossians 1:15-19 Christ as Creator
- Colossians 1:20-29 The Ground of Confidence
- Colossians 1:23-29 Christ, Our Confidence
THIRD MILLENNIUM - study notes
- Paul's Introduction - Colossians 1:1-14
- The Salutation - Colossians 1:1-2
- Timothy - Colossians 1:1
- Holy and faithful - Colossians 1:2
- Thanksgiving - Colossians 1:3-8
- Faith in Christ Jesus - Colossians 1:3-4
- Faith and love . . . hope - Colossians 1:5-6
- Your love in the Spirit - Colossians 1:7-8
- Intercession - Colossians 1:9-14
- We have not stopped praying - Colossians 1:9
- Bearing fruit . . . - Colossians 1:10
- Being strengthened with all power - Colossians 1:11
- Qualified you - Colossians 1:12
- Rescued us - Colossians 1:13
- Redemption - Colossians 1:14
- Christ's Introduction: His glory, honor, and majesty - Colossians 1:15-23
- Head Over His Creation - Colossians 1:15-17
- Image of the invisible God - Colossians 1:15
- All things were created by him and for him - Colossians 1:16
- Before all things - Colossians 1:17
- Head Over His Church - Colossians 1:18-20
- Head of the body, the church - Colossians 1:18-19
- To reconcile . . . all things - Colossians 1:20
- Covenant Implications: From Alienation to Reconciliation - Colossians 1:21-23
- Alienated . . . evil behavior - Colossians 1:21
- By Christ's physical body - Colossians 1:22
- If you continue in your faith . . . not moved from the hope - Colossians 1:23
- The Word of God in its Fulness - Colossians 1:24-2:7
- Fill up . . . what is still lacking - Colossians 1:24
- Mystery - Colossians 1:25-29
DAVID THOMPSON SERMONS
Conservative. Evangelical. Transcripts average 5 pages.
- Introduction to Colossians
- Colossians 1:1-2
- Colossians 1:3-8
- Colossians 1:9-14
- Colossians 1:15-19
- Colossians 1:19-23
- Colossians 1:24-29
TODAY IN THE WORD - devotionals.
- Colossians 1:1-12 The prayer of Paul
- Colossians 1:13-18 The person of Christ
- Colossians 1:19-23 The work of Christ
- Colossians 1:24-29 The church of Christ
OCTAVIUS WINSLOW
- Colossians 1:12 Devotional (Jan 20)
- Colossians 1:19 Devotional (Jan 3)
- Colossians 1:20-21 Devotional (Sept 6)
- Colossians 1:27 Devotional
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