Paul doesnt say that circumcision and baptism are the same. Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. Bruce wilkinson colossians is one of the most christcentered books of the bible. Calvary chapel pastor guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the textno lengthy introductions.
David guzik commentary on colossians 3, where paul encourages the church. For example, the description of the church in colossians 2. Study guide for colossians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible in one volume. This basic commentary provides some basic helps for understanding and appreciating pauls written address to the colossians.
Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A shorter version of the video telling the story of enduring word and david guziks commentary on the entire bible, and a look at future opportunities. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Pastors, teachers, class leaders, home study groups, and everyday christians all over the world have found this commentary series remarkably helpful. Colossians 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. David guziks commentaries on the bible are available on and are useful for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. About david guzik david guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, having come to serve that congregation in july 2010. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Colossians 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Based on the nkjv, david guziks commentary on colossians assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Colossians 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
As you read and study colossians keep pauls pattern of presentation in mind colossians 12 are doctrinal and corrective whereas colossians 34 are practical and reassuring. The book of colossians gives the clearest, most comprehensive teaching on christology of all pauls epistles. For over twenty years pastor david guzik has been researching each bible passage and creating what thousands of people have come to know as the enduring word bible commentary. You can contact pastor david through enduring word media if you would like to.
Colossians chapter 3 david guziks commentaries on the. Study guide for colossians 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Top 5 commentaries on the books of colossians and philemon. In the case of colossians, paul constructs his lists in response to the rules imposed by the spiritual umpire see 2. Before that he served as director and teacher at calvary chapel bible college, germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. David guzik commentary on colossians 4 where paul speaks to the church about the prayer life of the believer and his witness. Finally, a free bible commentary that is easy to use and organized chapter by chapter. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls letter to the colossians. David guzik commentary on colossians 3, where paul encourages the church to put off the old man and to put on the new christ. But this presses pauls analogy between circumcision and baptism too far and neglects examples of baptism in the book of acts. Because such rules lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence 2. The apostle proceeds to exhort to mutual love and compassion. Among these are the incomprehensibility of god and the origin of sin and evil. You can find the best commentary on colossians for.
David guziks commentaries on the bible are available on and are. The epistle moves quickly to its conclusion in these 18 verses. He earnestly presses to mutual love and compassion v. The epistle of paul to the colossians the west side church. 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.
Colossians chapter 4 david guziks commentaries on the bible. Paraphrase of colossians and commentary of colossians. This is the latest release in enduring word medias commentary series by david guzik. David guziks commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the bible. The city of colosse is not even mentioned in the book of acts. From what i have read, there is a consider falloff in quality between the first three recommendations and those that follow, so this volume is probably more of a luxury than a necessity. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit.
Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on colossians picking up today in chapter 2, verse 1. The apostle exhorts us to set our hearts upon heaven and take them off from this world, colossians 3. The epistles to the colossians, to philemon, and to the. Commentary on acts enduring word commentary by david. Text commentaries by david guzik blue letter bible. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ a. Read colossians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Each week many thousands of users all over the globe mostly pastors and teachers use david guziks bible commentary online, on cdrom, and in print. From what i have read, there is a consider falloff in quality between the first three recommendations and those that follow, so this volume is probably. In the process the reader will encounter our discussions on several major, and at times controversial, doctrines and issues.
Paulos apostolos christou iesou dia th elemato s theou kai timotheos o adelphos. David guzik study guide for colossians 2 book of acts. Study the bible online using commentary on colossians and more. And concludes with exhortations to relative duties, of wives and husbands, parents and children. David has many interests, but one passion among them is to know gods word and to make it known to others. Paul doesnt say that circumcision and baptism are the same thing, but that circumcision is unnecessary for salvation. The first 2 chapters present christ as our lord, chapter 3 presents christ as our life and chapter 4 presents christ as our love. It would only continue to prosper through vigilance in prayer.
Paul wanted prayer that he would continue to make the gospel clear and evident, even if it meant more chains. David guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, california. David guzik commentary on colossians 2 explains how jesus is complete, and other philosophies and traditions are unnecessary. Perhaps luke was in rome to deliver a document he recently finished the gospel of like and the book of acts, which probably were a friend of the court brief, explaining to the romans why paul stood before caesars court.
The inner life of prayer and the outer life of witness. Epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians 1. A shorter version of the video telling the story of enduring word and david guzik s commentary on the entire bible, and a look at future opportunities. Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold the glory of the lord in christ jesus. Colossians chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. From these sources we learn that epaphras was responsible for bringing the gospel to the colossians colossians 1. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Colossians david guziks commentaries on the bible on.
Colossians chapter 4 david guziks commentaries on the. Colossians 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. If then you were raised with christ, seek those things which are above, where christ is, sitting at the right hand of god. First, there is the conclusion of the instruction on reciprocal relationships colossians 4. He who undertakes to give strength to his people, is a god of power, and of glorious power. Colossians chapter 1 david guziks commentaries on the. Colossians 3 commentary the communitys conversion from. Guzik, david commentary on the whole bible substantial. The apostle exhorts us to set our hearts upon heaven and take them off from this world v. The apostle expresses his love to, and joy in believers. Commentaries for colossians chapter 1 pauls greeting. Barclay this is a letter from paul, an apostle of jesus christ by the. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. David took this position in january of 2003, after serving for 14 years as the founding and senior pastor.
Colossians chapter 2 david guziks commentaries on the bible. For 7 years before that, david was the director of calvary chapel bible college germany, near siegen, germany. All our biblical information about the church there comes from this letter and a few allusions in the letter to philemon. Colossians 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Prayer was the secret to the prospering colossian church colossians 1. We are to be vigilant in prayer, but always praying with thanksgiving for the great things god has done. That knowledge they set down in their books which they called apokruphos because they were barred to the ordinary man. He exhorts to the mortification of sin, in the various instances of it v. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 2. Evidence in favor of pauline authorship is the many notable similarities to his other writings. Watch our overview video on the book of colossians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He was born or begotten before all the creation, before any creature. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 4. David guzik s commentaries on the bible are available on and are useful for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation.
This is one of the most important chapters in the holy writ, because of the christology which reaches a climax of surpassing importance in colossians 1. It was published by enduring word media and has a total of 288 pages in the book. Many regard the commentary as the best older work on the greek text. David guzik books list of books by author david guzik. David guzik s commentaries are noted for their clear, complete, and concise explanation of the bible. 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. Colossians commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Paul, an apostle special messenger of christ jesus the messiah, by the will of god, and timothy our brother.
Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 3. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Home commentaries david guziks commentaries colossians. James rosscup writes that lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879. Following the literary conventions of the ancient world, paul begins his letter to the congregation at colosse by introducing himself and greeting his readers. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 1.
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