Colossians 4:1-18 Colossians 4:1-18 April 25, 2020The Epistle to the Colossians was written in Rome during Paul’s first imprisonment. Colosse, about 100 miles from Ephesus. Colossians is a 3 city group of Colosse, Laodicean and Herapolis. The city had never been visited by the apostle. People had come to Colosse who taught a dangerous teachings known as Gnostic Understanding. Gnostics…
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The Epistles of Paul in the New Testament messages
Colossians 3:1-25
Colossians 3:1-25 Colossians 3:1-25 February 01, 2020 The Book of Colossians was written by the Apostle Paul about A.D. 60-62, while he was imprisoned in Rome. One purpose was to correct the heresy that had sprung up in the City of Colossae and still around today.Colossians, A.D. 60-62, written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome.Paul responds to this new problem…
Colossians 2:1-23 – Gnostics
Colossians 2:1-23 - Gnostics Colossians 2:1-23 - Gnostics September 07, 2019ReviewColossians, A.D. 60-62, written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome.Paul responds to this new problem growing in the church, known as Gnosticism, a heresy. Gnostic was considered spiritual leaders.These heresies promised people “spiritual perfection”Primary Heresies: Worldly Philosophy 2. Jewish Legalism 3. Oriental Mysticism 4. Live nobly and death cannot matter…
Colossians 1:1-29
Colossians 1:1-29 The Book of Colossians was written by the Apostle Paul about A.D. 60-62, while he was imprisoned in Rome. One purpose was to correct the heresy that had sprung up in the City of Colossae. Colosse was one of three cities in the Lycus Valley, about 100 miles east of Ephesus (capital) in Asia Minor. Its name is…
Philippians: Chapter 1:1-11
Philippians: Introduction, Chapter 1:1-11 August 5, 2019 This book is Very Encouraging Words for us, Jesus Saints Background – Paul wrote the Book of Philippians, a prison epistle Paul was in prison or under house arrest in Rome, Nero’s prisoner. Paul primary purpose in writing this letter was to thank the Philippians for the gift they had sent him upon…
Philippians: Chapter 1:12-30
Philippians: Chapter 1:12-30 August 5, 2019 Suffering from Persecutions, their extreme poverty but very generous. Rejoicing in Spite of Suffering We really cannot appreciate the next several verses unless we can put ourselves in the shoes of Philippian Christians. It had been at least four years since they had seen Paul; they had heard rumors of the things…
Philippians 2:1-30
Philippians 2:1-30 June 1, 2019 Paul focuses on the relationships among believers. It is a matter of unity and during a time of war and we are at war. Satan. It is a letter to us. Christ’s Example of Humility Philippians 2:1-2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if…
Philippians 3:1-21
Philippians 3:1-21 June 22, 2019 The third chapter of this prison epistle of Philippians is probably the most encouraging and beloved chapter of Paul’s letter. It lays out some of the most important doctrines of the Christian life. It also unveils, in stirring language, Paul’s own key personal goal: to know and serve the Lord Jesus. His key challenge is…
Philippians 4:1-23
Philippians 4:1-23 July 20, 2019 Paul’s Closing Chapter, final encouragement and prayer Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Paul uses the word, Crown, as given to an athlete who had won the race, because they stand fast in the Lord, were encouraging to Him. Paul uses the…