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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
Colossians 1 Colossians 2 Colossians 3 Colossians 4

Supremacy of Submission to
Christ Christ
Doctrinal Practical
and Corrective and Reassuring
What Christ What Christ
Did For Us Does Through Us
Christ Christ Christ
Our Lord Our Life our Love
Christ the
Christ the Lord Christ the
Head of the
of the Universe Head of the Home
Body
Instruction Warnings Exhortations Reminders
Reconciliation Creation Submission Conversation
His Person His Peace
and Word and Presence

Key Words - - Key Words -- see importance of key words - learn how to mark key words and the associated discipline of how
t o interrogate them with 5W/H questions. Practice "interrogating" key words as well as term of conclusion (therefore), term of
explanation (for), terms of purpose or result (so that, in order that, that, as a result), terms of contrast (but, yet), expressions of
time (including then; until, after) and terms of comparison (like, as). You will be amazed at how your Teacher, the Holy Spirit, will
illuminate your understanding, a spiritual blessing that will grow the more you practice! Be diligent! Consider the "5P's" - Pause
t o Ponder the Passage then Practice it in the Power of the Spirit. See also inductive Bible study - observation (Observe With a
Purpose) , Interpretation (Keep Context King, Read Literally, Compare Scripture with Scripture, Consult Conservative
Commentaries), and then be a doer of the Word with Application. Do not overlook "doing the word" for if you do you are deluding
yourself, and are just a "smarter sinner," but not more like the Savior! As Jesus said "blessed are those who hear the word of God,
and observe it." (Lk 11:28+, cf James 1:22+)

Christ (23x/24v) - Col. 1:1; Col. 1:2; Col. 1:3; Col. 1:4; Col. 1:7; Col. 1:27; Col. 1:28; Col. 2:2; Col. 2:5; Col. 2:6; Col. 2:8; Col.
2:11; Col. 2:17; Col. 2:20; Col. 3:1; Col. 3:3; Col. 3:4; Col. 3:11; Col. 3:15; Col. 3:16; Col. 3:24; Col. 4:3; Col. 4:12
Jesus (7x/7v) - Col. 1:1; Col. 1:3; Col. 1:4; Col. 2:6; Col. 3:17; Col. 4:11; Col. 4:12
In Him/by Him/for Him - Col. 1:17; Col. 1:19; Col. 2:6; Col. 2:7; Col. 2:9; Col. 2:10; Col. 2:11/by Him - Col 1:16/for Him - Col
1:16, Col 4:13
Mystery (4x/4v) - Col. 1:26; Col. 1:27; Col. 2:2; Col. 4:3
Knowledge (5x/5v) - Col. 1:9; Col. 1:10; Col. 2:2; Col. 2:3; Col. 3:10
Wisdom (6x/6v) - Col. 1:9; Col. 1:28; Col. 2:3; Col. 2:23; Col. 3:16; Col. 4:5
Fullness (2x/2v) () - Col. 1:19; Col. 2:9
Perfect (2x/2v) - Col. 3:14; Col. 4:12
 Complete (2x/2v) - Col. 1:28; Col. 2:10
All (32x/28v) - Col. 1:4; Col. 1:6; Col. 1:9; Col. 1:10; Col. 1:11; Col. 1:15; Col. 1:16; Col. 1:17; Col. 1:19; Col. 1:20; Col. 1:23;
Col. 1:28; Col. 2:1; Col. 2:2; Col. 2:3; Col. 2:9; Col. 2:10; Col. 2:13; Col. 2:22; Col. 3:8; Col. 3:11; Col. 3:14; Col. 3:16; Col.
3:17; Col. 3:20; Col. 3:22; Col. 4:7; Col. 4:12
Faith (5x/5v) - Col. 1:4; Col. 1:23; Col. 2:5; Col. 2:7; Col. 2:12
Body (9x/9v) - Col. 1:18; Col. 1:22; Col. 1:24; Col. 2:5; Col. 2:11; Col. 2:19; Col. 2:23; Col. 3:5; Col. 3:15
Love (5x/5v) - Col. 1:4; Col. 1:8; Col. 2:2; Col. 3:14; Col. 3:19
Pray/prayer (5x/5v) - Col. 1:3; Col. 1:9; Col. 4:2; Col. 4:3; Col. 4:12

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

Colossians Overview - John MacArthur

Background on Colossians - Hampton Keathley, III (excellent!)
Colossians Overview - Charles Swindoll (Click Chart on right side of page)
Swindoll’s audio overview of Colossians - Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 (each about 26')
Colossians Notes & Outlines - 16 page - J Vernon McGee
Colossians - Synthetic Bible Studies - James Gray
Keys to Colossians - Willam Orr
Colossians - Through the Bible Book by Book - Myer Pearlman
Analysis of Colossians - James Van Dine
Colossians Introduction - NIV Study Bible

Romans tells us how to enter into fellowship with Christ. Ephesians and Colossians tell us how to abide therein! First we come out of
bondage, then we are brought into the banqueting house! Ephesians and Colossians represent the highest, fullest, richest
presentation of Christianity! "It has been said that if you want to understand the true nature of Jesus Christ, you should study the first
chapter of John’s Gospel, the 19th chapter of Revelation, and the Book of Colossians. If you have those three under your belt, you
will have a solid understand of who Jesus is and what He desires to do in our world today." (Salvato)

As you read and study Colossians keep Paul's pattern of presentation in mind - Colossians 1-2 are doctrinal and corrective whereas
Colossians 3-4 are practical and reassuring. The first 2 chapters present Christ as our Lord, Chapter 3 presents Christ as our Life
and Chapter 4 presents Christ as our Love. The first two chapters present Christ's person and work and the last two His peace and
presence. While it might be tempting to rush through the first 2 chapters to get to the practical exhortations beginning in Colossians
3, this would be a great mistake, because sound doctrine is the basis and framework for sincere practice. You simply cannot
practice the exhortations and commands in the last half if you do not have a sure foundation in the first half.

First orthodoxy.
Then orthopraxy!

Orthodoxy is right thinking.

Orthopraxy is right conduct.

Bruce Wilkinson - Colossians is one of the most Christ-centered books of the Bible. In it, Paul stresses the supremacy of the
person of Christ and the completeness of the salvation He provides in order to combat a growing heresy in the church at Colossae.
Christ, the Lord of creation and Head of the body which is His church, is completely sufficient for every spiritual and practical need of
the believer. The believer’s union with Christ in His death, resurrection, and exaltation is the foundation upon which his earthly life
must be built. Relationship inside and outside the home can demonstrate daily the transformation that faith in Jesus Christ in the
walk of the believer. If Ephesians can be labeled the epistle portraying the “Church of Christ,” then Colossians must surely be the
“Christ of the Church.” Ephesians focuses on the Body, Colossians on the Head. Like Ephesians, the little Book of Colossians
divides neatly in half with the first portion doctrinal (1–2) and the second practical (3–4). Paul’s purpose is to show that Christ is
preeminent—first and foremost in everything—and the Christian’s life should reflect that priority. Because believers are rooted in
Him, alive with Him, hidden in Him, and complete in Him, it is utterly inconsistent for them to live life without Him. Clothed in His love,
with His peace ruling in their hearts, they are equipped to make Christ first in every area of life. (Talk Thru the Bible) The chart below
is also from Talk Thru the Bible..

EPHESIANS COLOSSIANS
Written in prison, carried by Written in prison, carried by
Tychicus Tychicus
Stresses wisdom, knowledge, Stresses wisdom, knowledge,
fullness, mystery fullness, mystery

Emphasizes the church as the body Emphasizes Christ as the Head of

of Christ the body
General, universal Specific, local
First half—position; First half—position;
second half—practice second half—practice
Ironic, calm Polemic, concern
Reflective, quiet Spiritual conflict
SIMILAR PASSAGES
EPHESIANS COLOSSIANS

Eph 1:1 1. Col 1:1

Eph 1:2 2. Col 1:2
Eph 1:3 3. Col 1:3
Eph 1:7 4. Col 1:14
Eph 1:10 5. Col 1:20
Eph 1:15-17 6. Col 1:3, 4
Eph 1:18 7. Col 1:27
Eph 1:21 8. Col 1:16
Eph 1:22 9. Col 1:18
Eph 2:1,12 10. Col 1:21
Eph 2:5 11. Col 2:13
Eph 2:15 12. Col 2:14
Eph 2:16 13. Col 1:20
Eph 3:1 14. Col 1:24
Eph 3:2 15. Col 1:25
Eph 3:3 16. Col 1:26
Eph 3:7 17. Col 1:23, 25
Eph 3:8 18. Col 1:27
Eph 4:1 19. Col 1:10
Eph 4:2 20. Col 3:12
Eph 4:3 21. Col 3:14
Eph 4:15 22. Col 2:19
Eph 4:19 23. Col 3:1, 5
Eph 4:22 24. Col 3:8
Eph 4:25 25. Col 3:8
Eph 4:29 26. Col 3:8; 4:6
Eph 4:31 27. Col 3:8
Eph 4:32 28. Col 3:12
Eph 5:3 29. Col 3:5
Eph 5:4 30. Col 3:8
Eph 5:5 31. Col 3:5
Eph 5:6 32. Col 3:6
Eph 5:15 33. Col 4:5
Eph 5:18,19 34. Col 3:16
Eph 5:21 35. Col 3:18
Eph 5:25 36. Col 3:19
Eph 6:1 37. Col 3:20
Eph 6:4 38. Col 3:21
Eph 6:5 39. Col 3:22
Eph 6:9 40. Col 4:1
Eph 6:18 41. Col 4:2
Eph 6:21 42. Col 4:7
Warren Wiersbe's Outline (Quoted by Paul Apple)

Theme: Jesus Christ is Preeminent (Colossians 1:18)

I. DOCTRINE: CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE DECLARED – Colossians 1

1. In the Gospel message – Colossians 1:1-12

2. In redemption – Colossians 1:13-14

3. In Creation – Colossians 1:15-17

4. In the church – Colossians 1:18-23

5. In Paul’s ministry – Colossians 1:24-29

II. DANGER: CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE DEFENDED – Colossians 2

1. Beware of empty philosophies – Colossians 2:1-10

2. Beware of religious legalism – Colossians 2:11-17

3. Beware of man-made disciplines – Colossians 2:18-23

III. DUTY: CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE DEMONSTRATED – Colossians 3-4

1. In personal purity – Colossians 3:1-11

2. In Christian fellowship – Colossians 3:12-17

3. In the home – Colossians 3:18-21

4. In daily work – Colossians 3:22-4:1

5. In Christian witness – Colossians 4:2-6

6. In Christian service – Colossians 4:7-18

Vaughan: Theme: “absolute supremacy and sole sufficiency of Christ.” (Quoted by Paul Apple)

Here is another Outline from Talk Thru the Bible

Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (Col 1:1–2:23)

I Introduction Col 1:1–14

A Paul’s Greeting to the Colossians Col 1:1–2

B Paul’s Thanksgiving for the Colossians Col 1:3–8
C Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians Col 1:9–14

II The Preeminence of Christ Col 1:15–2:3

A Christ Is Preeminent in Creation Col 1:15–18

B Christ Is Preeminent in Redemption Col 1:19–23
C Christ Is Preeminent in the Church Col 1:24–2:3

III The Freedom in Christ Col 2:4–23

A Freedom from Enticing Words Col 2:4–7

B Freedom from Vain Philosophy Col 2:8–10
C Freedom from the Judgment of Men Col 2:11–17
D Freedom from Improper Worship Col 2:18–19
E Freedom from the Doctrine of Men Col 2:20–23

Part Two: The Submission to Christ in the Church (Col 3:1–4:18)

I The Position of the Believer Col 3:1–4

II The Practice of the Believer Col 3:5–4:6

A Put Off the Old Man Col 3:5–11

 B Put On the New Man Col 3:12–17
C Personal Commands for Holiness Col 3:18–4:6

1 Holiness in Family Life Col 3:18–21

2 Holiness in Work Life Col 3:22–4:1
3 Holiness in Public Life Col 4:2–6

III Conclusion Col 4:7–18

A Commendation of Tychicus Col 4:7–9

B Greetings from Paul’s Friends Col 4:10–14
C Introduction Regarding This Letter Col 4:15–18

Sidlow Baxter's Outline

THE EPISTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS CHRIST THE FULNESS OF GOD TO US

Introductory thanksgiving (Col 1:1-8)

Opening prayer for "fulness" and "worthy walk" (Col 1:9-14) -

I. DOCTRINAL - "THAT YE MAY BE FILLED" (Col 1-2).

1. Christ the fulness of God in the creation (Col 1:15-18)

2. Christ the fulness of God in redemption (Col 1:19-23)
3. Christ the fulness of God in the Church (Col 1:24-2:7)
4. Christ the fulness of God versus heresy (Col 2:8-23)

2. PRACTICAL - "THAT YE WALK WORTHILY" (Col 3-4)

1. The new life - and believers individually (Col 3:1-11)1)

2. The new life-and believers reciprocally (Col 3:12-17)
3. The new life-and domestic relationships (Col 3:18-21)
4. The new life - and employment obligations (Col 3:22-4:1)
5. The new life - and "them that are without" (Col 4:1-6)

Personal addenda (Col 4:7-18)

It will scarcely need more than stating that the core of this Colossian letter is its doctrine of the pleroma or "fulness." There are two
sides to this: he Divine and the human. The two great truths which the Colossians (and ourselves) were meant to learn are: (1) all
the fulness of God is in Christ; (2) all the fulness of Christ is for us.

Notice the three tenses of the believer's union with Christ, in the opening paragraph of this third chapter:

Past tense - "If ye then were raised with Christ."

Present tense - "Your life is hid with Christ in God."
Future tense - "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory."

Going with these three tenses are two admonitions: "Seek those things which are above"; "set your mind on things above, not on
things on the earth." Oh, that increasingly we may become heavenly-minded, not in any dreamy, merely mystical sense, but in the
sense of prayerful, practical Christlike godliness - until we "appear with Him in glory"

A M HODGKIN Colossians -- Christ our Head

The real dangers which threatened the Church at Colosse-- the deceitful philosophy of the Gnostics which set
God on one side, [and gave itself to] worship of angels, legalism, forced asceticism-- called forth this
marvellous description of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians dwells on the Church, the body; Colossians on Christ the Head.Christ is the image of the invisible
God, the Son of His love (Col 1:13),
 the abode of His fulness (Col 1:15,19; 2:3,9).

Christ is the sovereign Creator of the universe (Col 1:16,17).

He is from all eternity, and has all pre-eminence (Col 1:17).

He is the Reconciler of the universe through the blood of His Cross (Col 1:20-22,14; 2:14).

He is the Head of all principality and power (Col 2:10,15).

He is the Head of the body, the Church (Col 1:18,24; 2:19; 3:4).

He is All in All (Col 3:11).

The Church's position is united to Christ, complete in Him, dead, buried, risen with Him; therefore she is to put
off the old and to put on the new (Col 1:27; 2:10,12; 3:1-10).

Like Paul's other Epistles, the doctrinal section is followed by practical rules for daily life. As if he said, ''Here is
the principle, now see how it works out.'' (Christ in All the Scriptures - Acts-Jude )

Henrietta Mears - The Church’s position “in Christ”:

United in Christ—Colossians 2:2

Complete in Christ—Colossians 2:10
Dead in Christ—Colossians 2:20
Buried with Christ—Romans 6:4
Risen with Christ—Colossians 3:1

This epistle tells us that Christ is our life and we are complete in Him (see Colossians 2:10).
The Christian life is not a creed or a system of teachable laws or a certain kind of worship but a life that is Christ’s very own within
you. Christ is all in all:

In His deity—“the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15)

In creation—sovereign Creator of the universe (Colossians 1:15–16)
In preeminence—before all things (Colossians 1:18)
In redemption—reconciling the universe through His blood (Colossians 1:20–22)
In headship—over all principalities and powers (Colossians 1:18; 2:14)
In His Church—“the head of the body” (Colossians 1:18; see also 2:19)
In His indwelling presence—the Christian’s hope (Colossians 1:27)

Colossians presents the glorious culmination of it all: “And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power”
(Colossians 2:10). We are “complete in him” (Colossians 2:10). We are “rooted and built up in him” (Colossians 2:7); we are in effect
grounded and settled. We discover the facts of this building process in the four chapters of this book:

Building “downward”—rooted in Jesus, “grounded and settled” (Colossians 1:23). The deeper life is rooted in eternity. It begins
in Him who was in the beginning with God. God gives eternal life.
Building “upward”—“built up in him” (Colossians 2:7). The higher life is the life Jesus is living for us at the right hand of God,
and living in us, for “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me” (Galatians 2:20).
Building “inward”—“hid with Christ” (Colossians 3:3). The inner life is all the life we have as Christians. It is the life “hid with
Christ” in God. It is life real and sufficient, for we are “complete in him” (Colossians 3:3; 2:10).
Building “outward”—“walk in wisdom toward them that are without” (Colossians 4:5). The outer life is that expression of life that
makes Christ known to others. As Emerson is known to have said: “What you do speaks so loudly that I [people] cannot hear
what you say.”

Christ’s Sufficiency - All the life we have as Christians—the real and satisfying eternal life—is the life “in Him”:

Walking in Him—Colossians 2:6

Rooted in Him—Colossians 2:7
Built up in Him—Colossians 2:7
Brought to perfection in Him—Colossians 2:10
Dead with Him—Colossians 2:20
 Risen with Him—Colossians 3:1
Hidden with Him—Colossians 3:3

The Brown family lived in a house that was an eyesore in the neighborhood. Weeds grew over the porch; the shades were always
torn; the curtains were sagging and soiled. One day when we passed the house, we saw the grass cut, fresh white curtains hanging
at the windows, and the broken steps mended. “When did the Browns move?” we asked. “Why, they haven’t moved,” answered our
neighbor. “Oh yes, they have. The Browns don’t live in that house anymore. A new family has moved in. We haven’t seen the people
yet, but we know by the house’s appearance that a new owner is living there.” Yes, our outward life will be different. Others will see
Christ living in us.

Illustration of Colossians 3:1-2 - the submarine is made to travel under the water, but every submarine is equipped with a periscope
by which it seeks those things that are above. It travels in the water, but the well-being of those in it depends on a knowledge of
what is above.

BACKGROUND NOTES (excerpt from Paul Apple)

Hendriksen: “The rapid progress of the gospel in the early days has ever been the amazement of the historian. Justin Martyr, about
the middle of the second century, wrote, ‘There is no people, Greek or barbarian, or of any other race, by whatever appellation or
manners they may be distinguished, however ignorant of arts or agriculture, whether they dwell in tents or wander about in covered
wagons, among whom prayers and thanksgivings are not offered in the name of the crucified Jesus to the Father and Creator of all
things.’ Half a century later Tertullian adds, ‘We are but of yesterday, and yet we already fill your cities, islands, camps, your palace,
senate, and forum. We have left you only your temples.’ R. H. Glover (The Progress of WorldWide Missions, p. 39) states, ‘On the
basis of all the data available it has been estimated that by the close of the Apostolic Period the total number of Christian disciples
had reached half a million.’”

Kent: Re Background: “To those who were impressed by ritual, it offered the rites and ceremonies of Moses. To the mystically
inclined it advocated angel worship. And to the philosophically minded, there was the religious appeal of asceticism, which suggests
spirituality to many.”

one of the 4 prison (captivity) epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Philemon delivered by Tychicus
companion epistle to Philemon; The church at Colosse apparently met in the house of Philemon, the owner of Onesimus
church apparently founded by Epaphras bears a close relationship in content to Ephesians

Warren Wiersbe:

“The message of this letter is greatly needed today. I hear too many voices telling me that I need something
more than Jesus Christ—some exciting experience, some new doctrine, some addition to my Christian
experience. But Paul affirms that what I need is appropriation of what I already have in Christ. ‘And ye are
complete in Him.’ I also hear voices that want to judge me and rob me of the glorious liberty I have in Christ.
How encouraging to hear Paul say: ‘Let no man beguile you, let no man spoil you, let no man judge you.’ The
fullness of Christ is all that I need, and all man-made regulations and disciplines cannot replace the riches I
have in God’s Son.”

“Paul was at that time a prisoner in Rome (Acts 21:17 – 28:31). He met a runaway slave named Onesimus,
who belonged to Philemon, one of the leaders of the church in Colossae. Paul led Onesimus to Christ. He then
wrote his letter to Philemon, asking his friend to forgive Onesimus and receive him back as a brother in Christ.
About the same time, Epaphras showed up in Rome because he needed Paul’s help. Some new doctrines
were being taught in Colossae and were invading the church and creating problems. So Paul wrote this letter
to the Colossians in order to refute these heretical teachings and establish the truth of the Gospel.”

“Do we have any of this heresy today? Yes, we do; and it is just as deceptive and dangerous! When we make
Jesus Christ and the Christian revelation only part of a total religious system or philosophy, we cease to give
Him the preeminence. When we strive for ‘spiritual perfection’ or ‘spiritual fullness’ by means of formulas,
disciplines, or rituals, we go backward instead of forward. Christian believers must beware of mixing their
Christian faith with such alluring things as yoga, transcendental meditation, Oriental mysticism, and the like.
We must also beware of ‘deeper life’ teachers who offer a system for victory and fullness that bypasses
devotion to Jesus Christ. In all things, He must have the preeminence!”

DICTIONARIES
 Colossians, Theology of - Baker's Evangelical Dictionary (Darrell Bock)
Holman Bible Dictionary Colossians
Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Colossians epistle to the
American Tract Society Colossians, Epistle to the
Easton's Bible Dictionary Colossians, Epistle to the
Fausset Bible Dictionary Colossians, the Epistle to the
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Colossians, Epistle to the
Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Colossians, Epistle to the
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Colossians, Epistle to the
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Colossians, Epistle to The
The Nuttall Encyclopedia Colossians, the Epistle to the

Colosse, Colossae

American Tract Society Colosse

Fausset Bible Dictionary Colosse
Hitchcock Bible Names Colosse
People's Dictionary of the Bible Colosse
Watson's Theological Dictionary Colosse
Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Colosse
Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Colossae
Easton's Bible Dictionary Colossae
Fausset Bible Dictionary Colossae
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Colossae
Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Colossae
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Colossae
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Colossae
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Colossae (2) Colossae

COLOSSIANS
INDUCTIVE STUDY
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COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
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Bruce Hurt, MD

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Colossians 4:17 Commentary
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HENRY ALFORD
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
The New Testament for English Readers

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).

Editorial Note: If you are not proficient in Greek, you will find this work considerably more useful than the following work by Alford,
because in this volume he translates the Greek and Latin into English. While the "The Greek New Testament" is longer (e.g., English
version of 1John = 66 pages compared to Greek version = 94 pages in part because the latter includes comments of more technical
nature), the substance of the commentary is otherwise similar to that found in the "NT for English Readers".

Introduction to Colossians
Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4
 HENRY ALFORD
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
The Greek Testament

James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. An outcome of this production
was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). Alford was a Calvinist, conservative and premillennial, though not
dispensational. He takes a literal interpretation of the thousand years in Rev. 20 and has a famous quote there, is strong on
sovereign election as in Ro 8:29, 30 and 1Pe 1:2, but, unfortunately, holds to baptismal regeneration in such texts as Titus
3:5 and John 3:5. He shows a great knowledge of the Greek text and faces problems of both a doctrinal and textual nature."
(Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Worksor Logos)

John Piper writes ""When I’m stumped with a… grammatical or syntactical or logical [question] in Paul, I go to Henry Alford. Henry
Alford… comes closer more consistently than any other human commentator to asking my kinds of questions."

Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will
find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of
respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You
will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full
justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is
an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the
work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,*
which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures
Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

Introduction
Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4

PAUL APPLE
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Colossians Commentary - 139 pages - includes outlines, questions, devotional thoughts, quotes for reflection. Below are some
examples from notes on chapter 1...

DEVOTIONAL QUESTIONS: (related to Colossians 1)

1) To what extent is my life characterized by Faith, Love and Hope? Where have I seen growth recently in any
of these areas? How is the gospel continuing to bear fruit in my life today?

2) What can we learn from the life of Epaphras to make us more effective servants of the Lord?

3) Am I consumed with a desire to know the will of God in all spiritual wisdom and understanding in order that I
might practice it? How do I pray for and encourage others to this end?

4) Is God’s power showing itself in my life in terms of patience towards external circumstances that I cannot
change and longsuffering towards difficult people whom I cannot change?

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION:

Kent: “Paul’s appointment to his apostleship had come about by God’s intention. It was not the result of
personal ambition, a fine education, parental guidance, or encouragement from friends. Rather, it occurred by
the will of God who had planned it from beginning to end (Gal. 1:1, 15).”

Kent: “Of special interest is the slightly different form of the word for ‘bearing fruit’ in 1:6 (a middle voice of the
 participle), compared to its use in 1:10 (an active voice). In 1:6 the term is used of the gospel which ‘bears fruit
of itself,’ that is, out of its own inherent energy … In 1:10, however, the word describes believers, who do not
bear fruit of themselves but by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thus a form of the word is used which does not
suggest ‘of itself’ or ‘of themselves.’”

Kent: “This strengthening, however, is not for the purpose of enabling believers to work great miracles or
perform stupendous feats before a skeptical world. It is rather for the production of spiritual fruit, particularly
under trying circumstances. The display of patience (endurance under trial) and longsuffering (non-retaliation),
coupled with joy, is not always easy to demonstrate. But when the believer is confronted with adversity,
whether from harsh circumstances or hostile persons, and can respond as Paul here describes, it is good
evidence that he has learned something of the will of God, and has drawn upon the resources of the Holy
Spirit.”

Wiersbe: “The word filled is a key word in Colossians. It was also a key word in the teachings of the false
teachers who had invaded the Colossian church. Paul used it many times. (See Col. 1:19, 25; 2:2, 9-10; 4:12,
17 [Complete = ‘filled full’]). The word carries the idea of being fully equipped. It was used to describe a ship
that was ready for a voyage. The believer has in Christ all that he needs for the voyage of life. ‘And you are
complete in Him’ (Col. 2:10). ‘And of His fullness have all we received’ (John 1:16).”...(Re Patience) “Too many
Christians have a tendency to quit when circumstances become difficult. The saintly Dr. V. Raymond Edman,
late president of Wheaton College (Illinois), used to remind the students, ‘It is always too soon to quit.’ I have
often thought of that statement when I find myself in the midst of trying circumstances. It is not talent or training
that guarantees victory: it is perseverance. ‘By perseverance the snail reached the ark,’ said Charles
Spurgeon.”

JACK ARNOLD
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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
Paul: The Ideal Pastor Colossians 2:1-7
Warning Against Vain Philosophy Colossians 2:8-10
In Christ Is All We Need Colossians 2:11-15
Warnings Against Religion Colossians 2:16-23
Christ Our Life Colossians 3:1-4
Resurrection Power To Defeat Sin Colossians 3:5-12
Put On The Lord Jesus Christ Colossians 3:12-17
The Role of The Wife - Submission Colossians 3:18 Ephesians 5:22-24
The Role of The Husband - Lover Colossians 3:19 Ephesians 5:25-33
Fathers And Children Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 6:4
The Christian Child Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1-3
The Christian Employee Colossians 3:22-25, Ephesians 6:5-8
The Christian Employer Colossians 4:1, Ephesians 6:9
Prayer And The World Colossians 4:2-4
Witnessing And The World Colossians 4:5,6
Pauls Faithful Companions Ephesians 4:7-11
Pauls Final Thoughts Colossians 4:12-1
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COLOSSIANS DEVOTIONALS

COLOSSIANS 1 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 and to Give Thanks by Elisabeth Elliot (scroll down)
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

COLOSSIANS 2 are found here

Colossians 2:1-7 You Grow the Way you Were Born - Epp
Colossians 2:2 Christians United in Love - W. H. G. Thomas
Colossians 2:2 Possibilities in Love by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 2:6 His Will Becomes Mine by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 2:6 Walking by Sight, Not by Faith - Epp
Colossians 2:6-7 A Submissive Faith - Epp
Colossians 2:10 Our Union With Christ by W. H. G. Thomas
Colossians 2:10-15 Not "Ought" but "Are" - Epp

COLOSSIANS 3 all below are found here

Colossians 3:1 United in Christ's Resurrection - W. H. G. Thomas

Colossians 3:3 Everyone's Responsibility by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 3:5-11 The Life That Is New - Epp
Colossians 3:5-11 Practicing You Position - Epp
Colossians 3:12 Turn Your Eyes Out by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 3:12 God's Kindness - Epp
Colossians 3:12 Show Love by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
Colossians 3:12 Meekness: Strength Under Control - Epp
Colossians 3:14 Religion That Changes Us by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 3:13-17 Beware of False Peace! by Theodore Epp
Colossians 3:15 The Peace of God in Our Hearts - W. H. G. Thomas
Colossians 3:15 The Arbiter is Peace by Elisabeth Elliott
Colossians 3:15 Inner Peace by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 3:16 Within You - Robert S. Candlish
Colossians 3:17 Practicing God's Principles by Theodore Epp
Colossians 3:17 Do All Things For Jesus' Sake by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 3:23 Serve His Will by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 3:23-24 Women in the Work World by Elisabeth Elliot

COLOSSIANS 4 all below are found here

 Colossians 4:2 Effort in Prayer by Mary Wilder Tileston
Colossians 4:12-13 Fire on the Prayer Altar - Epp

WILLIAM BARCLAY
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
Daily Study Bible

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".

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

ALBERT BARNES
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHANN BENGEL
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
The Critical English Testament

Similar to following but less Greek. Short Pithy Comments

C H Spurgeon wrote that 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."

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."

Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4

JOHANN BENGEL
 COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
Gnomon of the New Testament

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOSEPH A BEET
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Joseph Agar Beet was an English Wesleyan, born at Sheffield on Sept. 27, 1840. He attended Wesley College, Sheffield (1851-56),
and took up mining engineering, but afterward studied theology at the Wesleyan College, Richmond (1862-64). He was pastor 1864-
85 and professor of systematic theology in Wesleyan College, Richmond, 1885-1905. He was also a member of the faculty of
theology in the University of London 1901-05. He delivered the Fernley Lecture on The Credentials of the Gospels in 1889, and
lectured in America in 1896.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

BRIAN BELL
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Colossians 1:1-14 Faith, Love, Hope

Colossians 1:15-29 Christ For Me, In Me, Through Me
Colossians 2:1-10 Fill er Up
Colossians 2:11-23 Don’t Lose Your Head
Colossians 2:18 -3:4
Colossians 3:1-11 Up Above the World so High
Colossians 3:12-17 The Christian's New Clothes
Colossians 3:18-4:1 Sweet Surrender
Colossians 4 Vigilant

BIBLE.ORG RESOURCES

Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY AND SERMONS
Joseph Exell, Ed.

Over 300 pages of material!

 See same Biblical Illustrator material plus Homilies from Pulpit Commentary in table below archived by chapter and verse

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

BRIAN BILL
COLOSSIANS SERMONS
Edgewood Baptist Church

Pastor Bill's sermons usually have frequent illustrations and practical applications. - Recommended

Colossians 1:1-18 Taking Time to Give Thanks

Colossians 1:15-23 The Supreme Question Of Life
Colossians 1:24-2:5 Discovering Your Purpose
Colossians 2:6-15 Deepening Your Roots
Colossians 2:16-23 Pulling the Weeds of Legalism
Colossians 3:1-11 Breaking Free From the Past
Colossians 3:18 -4:1 Making Your Relationships Work
Colossians 4:2-6 Knowing What to Pray For
Colossians 4:7-6 Why We Need Each Other

GREGORY BROWN
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Preface
Introduction
1. The Glory Of The Gospel (Colossians 1:1-8)
2. Spirit–Led Prayer (Colossians 1:9-14)
3. Spirit–Led Prayer- Part Two (Colossians 1:9-14)
4. The Preeminence Of Christ (Colossians 1-15-19)
5. Knowing The Message Of Reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-23)
6. Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Colossians 1:24-19)
7. The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Colossians 2:1-7)
8. Remaining Free In Christ (Colossians 2:8–15)
9. Threats To The Believer’s Freedom In Christ (Colossians 2:16-23)
10. Developing A Heavenly Mindset (Colossians 3:1-4)
11. The Clothing Of The Heavenly Citizen (Colossians 3:5-14)
12. The Priorities Of The Heavenly Citizen (Colossians 3-15-17)
13. The Priorities Of The Heavenly Citizen- Part Two (Colossians 3:15-17)
14. God’s Design For The Family (Colossians 3:18-21)
15. The Christian Worker (Colossians 3:22-4-1)
16. The Mission-Driven Life (Colossians 4:2-6)
17. Gospel–Centered Friendships (Colossians 4:7-18)
Bibliography

JOHN CALVIN
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
 Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

RICH CATHERS
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Calvary Chapel, Fullerton, Ca - frequent illustrations

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 2:1-7
Colossians 2:8-12
Colossians 2:13-19
Colossians 2:20 - 3:4
Colossians 3:1-14
Colossians 3:5-11
Colossians 3:12-14
Colossians 3:16
Colossians 3:15-17
Colossians 3:18-21
Colossians 3:22 - 4:1
Colossians 4:2-6
Colossians 4:7-18

2003 Study

Colossians 1 Survey
Colossians 1:9-11 In Depth
Colossians 2-4 Survey
Colossians 3:18-4:1 In Depth

GEORGE CLARK
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

(1906) "Designed for Pastors and Sunday Schools"

Introduction
Outline of Colossians
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

THOMAS CONSTABLE
 COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Hint: Click NETBible which has Net notes in the right panel as well as a tab for Constable's Notes. As you scroll the Bible text in the
left panel, the notes are synchronized and will scroll to the same passage.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

W A CRISWELL
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Colossians 1 To The Church At Colosse

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 2:6 Walking With The Lord
Colossians 2:12 Buried In Baptism
Colossians 2:13-15 The Triumph Of Christ
Colossians 2:16-17 The Old Sabbath and the New Lord's Day
Colossians 2:16-23 The Freedom In Christ
Colossians 3:2 Life At Its Best
Colossians 3:4 When Christ Shall Appear
Colossians 3:11 Where Christ Is All In All
Colossians 4: Dr. Luke and Mr. Epaphras

RON DANIEL
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Colossians 1:1-8
Colossians 1:9-14
Colossians 1:15-20
Colossians 1:21-23
Colossians 1:24-29
Colossians 2:1-3
Colossians 2:4-8
Colossians 2:9-14
Colossians 2:15
Colossians 2:16-23
Colossians 3:1-4
Colossians 3:5-15
Colossians 3:16-17
Colossians 3:18-21
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Colossians 4:2-4
Colossians 4:5-6
 Colossians 4:7-18

JOHN EADIE
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle
of St Paul to the Colossians

Verse by Verse Exposition. Recommended - it takes some work to read through Eadie's prodigious comments but you will be
rewarded with some excellent insights on the text

D Edmond Hiebert - First published in 1855, this is a full and rich exegetical treatment of Colossians by a conservative Scottish
Presbyterian scholar of the last century. Although innocent of the later theological developments, it still has value for the Greek
student for its exegetical insights.

Spurgeon writes that this is "Very full and reliable. A work of utmost value." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4:
Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

CHARLES ELLICOTT
COLOSSIANS 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 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

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Teacher helps for Lifeway Series
on Colossians

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
Colossians 2:6-23: Freedom
Colossians 2:8-23
Colossians 3:1-17: Holy Living
Colossians 3:1-17
Colossians 3:18-4:6: Responsibilities
Colossians 3:23-25; 4:2-13, 17

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS

COLOSSIANS

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH

COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Colossians 1:1-8 Understanding the Grace of God, Pt.1

Colossians 1:1-8 Understanding the Grace of God, Pt.2
Colossians 1:9 Discerning God's Will
Colossians 1:9-10 Pleasing God
Colossians 1:10 Knowing God
Colossians 1:11 Strengthened by God
Colossians 1:12-14 Thanking God
Colossians 1:15-19 Christ Above All
Colossians 1:18-23 Reconciled to God
Colossians 1:24-29 The Joy of Discipling
Colossians 2:1-7 Christ Your Treasure
Colossians 2:8-10 Christ or Humanism?
Colossians 2:11-15 Why Christ is Your Sufficiency
Colossians 2:16-23 Christ Our Only Authority
Colossians 3:1-4 Christ Is Your Life
Colossians 3:5-7 Putting Sin to Death, Pt. 1
Colossians 3:8-11 Putting Sin to Death, Pt. 2
Colossians 3:12-17 Marks of a Transformed Life - Pt. 1
Colossians 3:14 Marks of a Transformed Life - Pt. 2
Colossians 3:15 Marks of a Transformed Life - Pt. 3
Colossians 3:16 - Ministering to One Another
Colossians 3:17 A Resolution to Keep
Colossians 3:18-19 Christ and Your Marriage Pt. 1
Colossians 3:18 Christ and Your Marriage Pt. 2
Colossians 3:19a Christ and Your Marriage Pt. 3
Colossians 3:19b Christ and Your Marriage Pt. 4
Colossians 3:20 - Christ and Your Family Pt. 1
Colossians 3:21 - Christ and Your Family Pt. 2
Colossians 3:22-4:2 Christ and Your Work Pt. 1
Colossians 3:22-4:2 Christ and Your Work Pt. 2
Colossians 4:2-4 Christ and Your Prayer Life
Colossians 4:3-6 Christ and Your Witness
Colossians 4:7-11 Kingdom Workers 1
Colossians 4:12-18 Kingdom Workers 2
 DON FORTNER
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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
Colossians 2:8 Five Subtle Heresies of Reformed Doctrine
Colossians 2:8 What does it mean to be reformed
Colossians 2:8n What does it mean to be reformed
Colossians 2:10 Complete in Christ
Colossians 2:10 Ye Are Complete in Him
Colossians 2:10 Ye Are Complete in Him
Colossians 3:11 Christ is All
Colossians 3:11 The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned

BRUCE GOETTSCHE
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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
Colossians 2:1-8 The Marks of Spiritual Maturity
Colossians 2:5-7 The Marks of Spiritual Maturity- Pt. 2
Colossians 2:8 Whispers of Deceit
Colossians 2:6-12 Nothing Lacking
Colossians 2:11-15 What God Has Done
Colossians 2:16-23 Threats to Our Spiritual Freedom
Colossians 3:1-4 Thinking Heavenly Thoughts
Colossians 3:5-9 Keeping Spiritually Fit - What to Eliminate
Colossians 3:9-11 Keeping Spiritually Fit - The Exercise Program
Colossians 3:12 Dressing for Success
Colossians 3:13 Forgiveness- Letting Go of the Hurt
Colossians 3:14 Love: The Most Important Virtue
Colossians 3:15 Living Life Without the Churning
Colossians 3:16-17 The Well-Balanced Christian Life
 Colossians 3:18 Marriage, God's Way - Pt. 1
Colossians 3:18-19 Marriage, God's Way - Pt. 2
Colossians 3:20 To the Children in All of Us
Colossians 3:21 God's Message to Parents
Colossians 3:22-4:1 God and Your Job
Colossians 4:2-4 A Summons to Prayer
Colossians 4:5 Living With Wisdom Before a Watching World
Colossians 4:6 The Power of Our Words
Colossians 4:7-18 Expressing Gratitude for Our Friends

THOMAS GUTHRIE
Studies on Colossians 1

Focus is on Christology

Spurgeon writes that this is "Not so much an exposition as a series of brilliant discourses, or prose poems. Dr. Guthrie has only
touched upon the first chapter." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures
Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

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

DAVID GUZIK
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

DAVID HOLWICK
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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 2:1-7-Marks of a Faithful Church
Colossians 2:6-7-Jesus: Lord, Savior, Or Both?
Colossians 2:8-9 Jesus vs. Muhammad
Colossians 2:8-15-The Kindest Cut
Colossians 2:13-15-Beyond Justice
Colossians 2:16-23-Shadow or Substance?
Colossians 3:1-11-Execute Your Old Nature
Colossians 3:12 Choose Heartbreak
Colossians 3:12-14-The Latest Fashion
Colossians 3:12-15-Harmony In Your Home
Colossians 3:15-17-Do It For Jesus
Colossians 3:15-17-The Giving of Thanks
Colossians 3:20-21-Encourage Obedience
Colossians 3:22-4:1-Working on a Chain Gang
Colossians 4:2-6-Seasoned To Perfection
Colossians 4:3-6 Cultivating Civility
Colossians 4:7-18-Greetings Galore

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Colossians - The Doctrine of Christ (Colossians 1:15-20)
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Colossians 3:2 Temptation Too Great
Colossians 3:8 Welsh Revival of 1904
Colossians 3:17 The Cobbler
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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!
Colossians 2:1-5 Be an Encourager!
Colossians 2:6-10 Life with Christ
Colossians 2:11-15 Identified in and with Christ!
Colossians 2:16-23 Our Lives in Christ!
Colossians 3:1-11 Setting our Minds on Christ
Colossians 3:12-14 The Call to Develop Character!
Colossians 3:15-17 The Peace of Christ!
Colossians 3:18-4:1 Running the Christian Home!
Colossians 4:2-6 Devoting ourselves to Christ!
Colossians 4:7-18 Ones Faithful Service to Christ!

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Cyril Barber - Addressed to a people preoccupied with legal codes and intellectual disputes. Stresses not only the centrality of
Christ, but also the need for Christians to live out their faith in spite of adverse economic and social conditions.

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

H A IRONSIDE
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

S LEWIS JOHNSON
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Colossians 1:1-2 The Colossian Epistle: Why?

Colossians 1:3-8 Thanksgiving, the Golden Triad and the Gospel
Colossians 1:9-14 From Knowledge to Life Through Christ
Colossians 1:15-20 Christ the Lord in Creation and Redemption
Colossians 1:21-23 From Enmity to Amity
Colossians 1:24-29 Paul, the Church and the Mystery
Colossians 2:1-5 Paul, the Church and the Mystery, part 2
 Colossians 2:6-10 Christ, Philosophy and the Fullness of Deity
Colossians 2:11-15 Union with Christ
Colossians 2:16-23 A Defense of Christian Liberty
Colossians 3:1-4 Christ Our Life – Now and Then
Colossians 3:5-11 Trashing the Old Rags, or the Grand Old Doctrine of Mortification
Colossians 3:12-17 The Christian in Vogue
Colossians 3:18-4:1 The New Man in the Old Relationship
Colossians 4:2-6 Prayer and the Outsiders
Colossians 4:7-18 Paul's Last Word to the Colossians

S LEWIS JOHNSON
COLOSSIANS ARTICLES
in Bibliotheca Sacra

James Rosscup comments that this collection is "One of the most contributive discussions of Colossians verse by verse, with help
on difficulties and evaluation of different interpretations, written by a former professor at Dallas Seminary who is outstanding as an
exegete, expositor, and theologian." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

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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

HAMPTON KEATHLEY III

COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Exegetical & Devotional Study Colossians 1:1 - 2:3

This study is incomplete. Hampton Keathley III went to be with the Lord before it was completed.

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

GUY KING
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Colossians 1:1-2 His Tactful Approach

Colossians 1:3-11 His Courteous Address
Colossians 1:12-29 His Main Emphasis
Colossians 2:1-10 His Advice on Advance
Colossians 2:11-23 His Warning of Snares
Colossians 3:1-4 His Encouragement of Ambition
Colossians 3:5-14 His Guidance on Garments
Colossians 3:15-4:1 His Ideal Home Exhibition
Colossians 4:2-6 His Talk of Tongues
Colossians 4:7-14 His Enclosed Group Photograph
Colossians 4:15-18 His Kind Regard

J B LIGHTFOOT
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Paraphrase of Colossians and Commentary of Colossians

James Rosscup writes that "Lightfoot is excellent in this 1865 work revised in 1879. His work on Colossians 1:15 (“first-born of
every creature”) is especially helpful on a problem text. Many regard the commentary as the best older work on the Greek text."
(Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. A definitive commentary by a noted conservative British scholar of the past century. Much valuable
material in the lengthy introductions and the appended dissertation on the Essenes which now needs updating.

Spurgeon writes that Lightfoot is "Deservedly regarded as a standard work. The more instructed student will appreciate it."
(Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the
Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4

COMMENTARY ON COLOSSIANS

Saint Paul's Epistles to the Colossians - Contents (heavy on Greek)

The Churches of the Lycus
The Colossian Heresy
Character and Content of the Epistle
 Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary
Meaning of Pleroma
The Epistle of Laodicea

JOHN MACARTHUR
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Highly Recommended Resource - Functions Essentially Like a Verse by Verse Commentary

Cyril Barber on MacArthur's related commentary (based on his sermons below) - MacArthur New Testament Commentary. Chicago:
Moody Press, 1992. Contains a careful blend of sound theology and wise exhortation. Warns against Judaic legalism and incipient
Gnosticism--both of which are antithetical to a Christocentric theology. Calls upon believers as well as the local church to submit to
the lordship of Christ. Carefully reasoned.

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

1. Fulfilling the Word of God

2. The Mystery of Christ in you
3. Strengthen Your Heart
4. Paul's Burden for the Church
5. Philosophy or Christ?
6. Complete in Christ
7. Spiritual Intimidation, Part 2

Colossians 1:26-29: Paul's Ministry- Mystery of Christ in Us

Colossians 2: Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything
Colossians 2:1-2: Strengthen Your Heart
Colossians 2:2-7: Paul's Burden for the Church
Colossians 2:8-10: Philosophy or Christ
Colossians 2:8-23 The Sufficiency of Christ
Colossians 2:8-23 The Sufficiency of Christ Alone
Colossians 2:10-15: Complete in Christ
Colossians 2:16-23: Spiritual Intimidation--Pt 1
Colossians 2:16-23: Spiritual Intimidation--Pt 2
Colossians 3:1-4 Living the Risen Life
Colossians 3:5-9 Spiritual Suicide
Colossians 3:9-11 Putting on the New Man, Part 1
Colossians 3:12-17 Putting on the New Man, Part 2
Colossians 3:18- 4:1 The New Man Makes a New Home
Colossians 4:2 The Speech of the New Man, Part 1
 Colossians 4:2-6 The Speech of the New Man, Part 2
Colossians 4:7-18 With a Little Help from My Friends

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 2 Is the Sabbath for Today?
Colossians 2 Let No One Judge You
Colossians 2 Traditions of Men
Colossians 2:16-17 How Do Believers Withstand Spiritual Intimidation?
Colossians 3 Should Believers Forgive Themselves? (See also Gotquestions)
Colossians 3 Do Not Provoke Your Children
Colossians 4 Speech Seasoned with Salt

ALEXANDER MACLAREN
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
Expositor's Bible Commentary

Over 400 pages on Colossians and Philemon

D Edmond Hiebert - One of the richest expositions in this famous series. Maclaren is here at his best; rich exposition with valuable
application.

Warren W. Wiersbe on the Expositor's Bible - If you can locate the six-volume edition of the Expositor’s Bible, buy it immediately! It
takes up less space than the original fifty-volume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning. Samuel H. Kellogg on
Leviticus is a classic; so is Alexander Maclaren on the Psalms and on Colossians.

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, the Universe, and the Church
Colossians 1:19-22 The Reconciling Son
Colossians 1:22,23 The Ultimate Purpose of Reconciliation and its Human Conditions (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 2:1-3 Paul's Striving for the Colossians
Colossians 2:4-7 Conciliatory and Hortatory Transition to Polemics
Colossians 2:8-10 The Bane and the Antidote
Colossians 2:14-15 The Cross the Death of Law and the Triumph over Evil Powers
Colossians 2:16-19 Warnings Against Twin Chief Errors based upon Previous Positive Teaching
Colossians 2:20-23 Two Final Tests of the False Teaching
Colossians 3:1-4 The Present Christian Life, A Risen Life
Colossians 3:5-9 Slaying Self the Foundation Precept of Practical Christianity
Colossians 3:9-11 The New Nature Wrought Out in New Life (scroll down)
Colossians 3:12-14 The Garments of the Renewed Soul
Colossians 3:15-17 The Practical Effects of the Peace of Christ, The Word of Christ...
Colossians 3:18-4:1 The Christian Family
Colossians 4:2-6 Precepts for the Innermost and Outermost Life
Colossians 4:7-9 Tychicus and Onesimus, the Letter-Bearers
 Colossians 4:10-14 Salutations From the Prisoner's Friends
Colossians 4:15-18 Closing Messages

ALEXANDER MACLAREN
COLOSSIANS 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 2:6-7:Christian Progress
Colossians 3:1-15 Risen With Christ - 1
Colossians 3:1,2 Risen With Christ
Colossians 4:5 Without and Within

H A W MEYER
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Critical and Exegetical Handbook to the Epistles to the Philippians and Colossians 1875

(Acts 17:11+ Berean Alert) Spurgeon - No doubt wonderfully learned, but we cannot get on with it. Quotations from heretics we
have happily never heard of before are of no great use to simple believers like ourselves.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

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John Balchin, "Colossians 1:15-20: An Early Christian Hymn? The Arguments from Style," Vox Evangelica
Gregory T. Christopher, "A discourse analysis of Colossians 2:16-3:17," Grace Theological Journal
Larry L. Helyer, "Cosmic Christology and Colossians 1:15-20," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
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Vox Evangelica
Robin Ernest Nixon [1932-1978], "Dating the Epistles," The Theological Students Fellowship Terminal Letter
Michaels Parsons, "Slavery and the New Testament Equality and Submissiveness," Vox Evangelica
Andrew Perriman, "'His body, which is the church...' Coming to Terms with Metaphor," Evangelical Quarterly
Andrew. Perriman "The Pattern of Christ's Sufferings: Colossians 1:24 & Philippians 3:10-11," Tyndale Bulletin
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Robert M. Royalty, Jr., "Dwelling on Visions.On the Nature of the so-called 'Colossians Heresy'," Biblica
The Cross in Colossians: Cosmic Reconciliation through Penal Substitution and Christus Victor - David Schrock
Editorial: The Glory of Christ in Colossians Stephen J. Wellum
“If You Continue in the Faith” (Colossians 1:21-23): An Exegetical-Theological Exercise in Syntax, Discourse, and
Performative Speech A. B. Caneday
Proclaiming Christ as Lord: Colossians 1:15–20 Larry R. Helyer
Raising the Worship Standard: The Translation and Meaning of Colossians 3:16 and Implications for Our Corporate Worship
Barry Joslin
Sermon: A Portrait of the Glorious Community of Faith (Colossians 3:12-17) Lee Tankersley
Meditation: Christ—The Mystery of God Revealed Toby V. Jennings
Gary S. Shogren, "Presently entering the kingdom of Christ: the background and purpose of Colossians 1:12-14," JETS
L. Paul Trudinger, "A Further Brief Note on Colossians 1:24," Evangelical Quarterly
Edwin M. Yamauchi, "Qumran and Colosse," Bibliotheca Sacra 121
Roy Yates, "A Note on Colossians 1: 24," The Evangelical Quarterly 42.2
Roy Yates, "The Christian Way of Life: The Paraenetic Material in Colossians 3:1-4:6," Evangelical Quarterly

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Colossians, Theology of

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
Colossians 2:1-7 Settled, Steadfast, and Sure
Colossians 2:1-7 Continuing in the New Year
Colossians 2:8-15 The Sufficiency of Christ
Colossians 2:16-23 Avoiding Modern Pitfalls
Colossians 3:1-4 Our Eternal Hope in a Temporal World
Colossians 3:5-11 Committing Sin to the Cemetery
Colossians 3:12-17 Responsible Living in a Reluctant World
Colossians 3:15-17 Thanksgiving in Colossae
Colossians 3:18-4:1 Living to Honor Christ
Colossians 4:2-6 Two Essential Activities
Colossians 4:7-14 The Heart of a Servant
Colossians 4:15-18 A Concluding Assignment

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Best Commentaries on Colossians & Philemon - Tim Challies

Top 5 Commentaries on the Books of Colossians and Philemon - Ligonier
Best Commentary on Colossians (I do not agree with N T Wright at #2 - Be a Berean) (E.g., Read Phil Johnson's article on
"What’s Wrong with Wright- Examining the New Perspective on Paul) (The Future of Justification by John Piper)
Themelios - New Commentaries On Colossians
NT Commentaries for Biblical Expositors (OT Commentaries for Bible Expositors)
 Top 5 Commentaries on Colossians - Ordinary Pastor (Note Sam Storms material is available below)

CYRIL BARBER - recommendations from "The Minister's Libary" - Volume 2 and Volume 3

Bruce, Frederick Fyvie. The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians. New International Commentary on
the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1984. 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.
Clark, Gordon Haddon. Colossians: Another Commentary on an Inexhaustible Message. Phillipsburg, N .J.: Presbyterian and
Reformed Publishing Co., 1979. A brief, pertinent exposition refuting various contemporary manifestations of Gnosticism.
Excellent in its application of the truth to the needs of the church.
Demarest, Gary W. Colossians: The Mystery of Christ in Us. Waco, Tex.: Word Books, 1979. Designed for discussion groups.
This study is partly expository and partly sermonic. Does stress the centrality of Christ in Christian experience
Dunn, James D. G. The Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon: A Commentary on the Greek Text. Grand Rapids: Wm. B.
Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1996. Dunn examines each of these letters within the context of the 1st-century Jewish and
Hellenistic cultures, and discusses the place of Colossians and Philemon in their relationship between Paul’s mission and the
needs of those who whom these letters were addressed. Particular stress is placed on the role of faith in Jesus Christ within
and over against Judaism, and on the counsel of these two important letters with regard to the shaping of human relationships
in the community of faith. Detailed; scholarly.
Francis, Fred O., and Wayne A. Meeks, comps. Conflict at Colossae: A Problem in Interpretation of Early Christianity,
Illustrated by Selected Modern Studies. Rev. ed. Missoula, Mont.: Scholars Press, 1975. Apart from the introduction and
epilogue, which were written by the compilers, the other chapters were contributed by J. B. Lightfoot, M. Dibelius, G.
Bornkamm, et al.
Gannett, Alden A. Christ Preeminent: A Commentary on Colossians. Grand Rapids: Kregel,, 1998. “This exposition is
commended as a rich introduction to the truth of this important epistle.”—John F. Walvoord.
*Govett, Robert. Govett on Colossians. Miami Springs, Fla.: Conley and Schoettle Publishing Co., 1981. Formerly published
under the title Christ the Head; The Church His Body, this study was lauded by C. H. Spurgeon, who predicted that a day
would come when Govett's work would be treasured. Perhaps that day has finally arrived
Gromacki, Robert Glenn. Stand Perfect in Wisdom: An Exposition of Colossians and Philemon. Grand Rapids: Baker Book
House, 1981. Perceptive studies of these letters, adequately explaining the central message of each. Excellent as an aid in
personal Bible study.
Harrison, Everett Falconer. Colossians: Christ All-Sufficient. Chicago: Moody Press, 1971. Good things frequently come in
small packages. This is one of them.
Hughes, R. Kent. Colossians and Philemon: The Supremacy of Christ. Westchester, IL: Crossway Books, 1988. J. I. Packer
believes that the author stands in the tradition of the great expositors of the past. "Throughout the Christian centuries, from
Chrysostom and Augustine, through Luther, Calvin, and Matthew Henry, to Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Ray Stedman, working
pastors have been proving themselves to be the best of all Bible expositors. Kent Hughes stands in this great tradition, and his
exciting expositions uphold it worthily."
*Kent, Homer Austin, Jr. Treasures of Wisdom: Studies in Colossians and Philemon. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House,
1978. Continues the author's valuable New Testament Studies series. Expounds these letters in the light of their historical
situation and then applies their message to the needs of the believer. Recommended.
Laurin, Roy Leonard. Colossians; Where Life Is Established. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1988. A devotional study
ideally suited for lay reading. Explains and applies the truths of this "prison epistle." A delightful work.
Lightfoot, John Barber. Colossians and Philemon. Crossway Classic Commentaries. Edited by A. McGrath and J. I. Packer.
Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 1997. This classic commentary has been simplified for those who lack a knowledge of the original
text. Now none need feel that what this great NT scholar wrote is beyond their reach.
Lohse, Edward Colossians and Philemon: A Commentary on the Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon. Translated by W R.
Poehlmann and R. J. Karris. Edited by H. Koester. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1971. †Basing his approach to the text upon
the latest critical data, the writer provides a wealth of information on the meaning of some Greek words and their usage. Good
bibliographies.
Lucas, R. C. Fullness and Freedom: The Message of Colossians and Philemon. The Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove, Ill.:
InterVarsity Press, 1980. 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.
MacArthur, John F., Jr. Colossians and Philemon. MacArthur New Testament Commentary. Chicago: Moody Press, 1992.
Contains a careful blend of sound theology and wise exhortation. Warns against Judaic legalism and incipient Gnosticism--
both of which are antithetical to a Christocentric theology. Calls upon believers as well as the local church to submit to the
 lordship of Christ. Carefully reasoned
Martin, Ralph Philip. Colossians and Philemon. 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.
_______, Colossians: The Church's Lord and the Christian's Liberty. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1972. A
modern treatment that bridges the gap between a superficial study and a technical treatise
McDonald, Hugh Dermot. Commentary on Colossians and Philemon. Waco, Tex.: Word Books, 1980. A verse-by-verse,
nontechnical treatment that will satisfy the needs of the seminarian and delight the lay Bible student. Accurate, thorough.
Melick, Richard R., Jr. Philippians, Colossians, Philemon. New American Commentary. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1991.
“Characterized by lucidity and simplicity of expression. This and its avowed aim of bringing out the theological message of the
biblical text will make it of especial value to pastors and Bible teachers, and should help to encourage that faithful exposition of
Holy Scripture which is necessary food Sunday by Sunday for the people of God.”--I. Howard Marshall.
*Moule, Handley Carr Glyn. Colossian and Philemon Studies: Lessons in Faith and Holiness. Minneapolis: Klock &
Klock Christian Publishers, 1981. One of the most reverent and delightful of expositions extant. By all means, buy it. First
published in 1877.
Moule, Handley Carr Glyn, Studies in Colossians and Philemon. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1977. 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 (listed in the preceding
link).
*Schweizer, Edward. The Letter to the Colossians: A Commentary. Translated by Andrew Chester. Minneapolis: Augsburg
Publishing House, 1982. †This commentary is to be commended for its lucid analysis of the theme and purpose of the epistle
and for its extensive discussion of the nuances of the text. A series of short theological essays conclude Schweizer's
discussion.
Thomas, William Henry Griffith. Colossians and Philemon. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1973. 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.
Thomas, William Henry Griffith. Studies in Colossians and Philemon. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1986. 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.
Wall, Robert W. Colossians and Philemon. IVP New testament Commentary. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993.
Addressed to a people preoccupied with legal codes and intellectual disputes. Stresses not only the centrality of Christ, but
also the need for Christians to live out their faith in spite of adverse economic and social conditions.
Westcott, Frederick Brooke. Colossians: A Letter to Asia. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1981. Provides an
informative paraphrase of the apostle Paul's thought, includes perceptive comments on the text, and succeeds in explaining
the essence of this letter in a manner that is both enlightening and edifying. (Editorial Note: Be a Berean - "Westcott was one
of the more conservative liberals.")

JIM BOMKAMP

Colossians 1:1-14 Intro. To Colossians

Colossians 1:15-29 Preeminence of Christ:
Colossians 2:1-10 Don't Be Taken Captive By Philosophy,
Colossians 2:11-23 We Have Received A Circumcision Made Without Hands
Colossians 3:1-13 Keep Seeking The Things Above Where Christ Is
Colossians 3:14-25 "Love Is Our Bond, The Peace Of God Should Rule In Our Hearts
Colossians 4:1-18 "Paul Admonishes The Church To Prayer

F. F. BRUCE

Colossians - An Expanded Paraphrase

Colossian Problem - Jews and Christians in the Lycus Valley
Colossians 1:15-20 - The Christ Hymn of Colossians
Colossians 2:8ff- Colossian Heresy
Colossians 2:15 - Christ as Conqueror and Reconciler

CHRYSOSTOM - Homilies
 ‘Enough of solid truth and brilliant utterance will be found here to justify this father’s title of ‘Golden Mouth’; but
still all is not gold which fell from his lips, and to modern readers Chrysostom is not so instructive as he was to
his own age [A.D. 349-407].’ – Spurgeon

Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4

KAY DAIGLE

A Walk in the Clouds- A Study of Colossians for Wise Women

Introduction to A Walk in the Clouds
Seeing Prayer from the Clouds (Lesson 1)
Seeing Jesus from the Clouds (Lesson 2)
Seeing Ministry from the Clouds (Lesson 3)
Seeing Truth from the Clouds (Lesson 4)
Seeing Ourselves from the Clouds (Lesson 5)
Seeing Relationships from the Clouds (Lesson 6)
Seeing People from the Clouds (Lesson 7)
A Walk in the Clouds: Downloadable Resources

J LIGON DUNCAN

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
Colossians 2:1-7 Sermon - Incomparable Christ IX
Colossians 2:6-15 Sermon - Incomparable Christ X
Colossians 2:16-23 Sermon - Incomparable Christ XI
Colossians 3:1-8 Sermon - Incomparable Christ XII
Colossians 3:5-17 Sermon - Incomparable Christ XIII
Colossians 3:18-21 Sermon - Incomparable Christ XIV
Colossians 3:22-4:1 Sermon - Incomparable Christ XV
Colossians 4:2-6 Sermon - Incomparable Christ XVI
Colossians 4:7-18 Sermon - Incomparable Christ XVII

BRIAN FISHER

Colossians Inductive Bible Study - walks you through the entire book

GOSPEL COALITION

Scripture Index - Colossians - The Gospel Coalition - most are Mp3's

GOTQUESTIONS

Book of Colossians - Bible Survey

What are the Pauline Epistles?
What are the prison epistles?
What should we learn from the life of Paul- Who was Paul?
What is the mystery of God referred to in the Bible?
 What are principalities and powers?
What does it mean that Jesus is the 'first-born' over Creation?
Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?
What are the psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs mentioned in Ephesians 5-19 and Colossians 3-16?

H H GOWEN

Christ and Colossae or, the gospel of the fullness - 5 lectures

JAMES GRAY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3-4 Commentary

VANCE HAVNER

Jesus Only - A Collection of Sermons Table of Contents - For example...

Colossians 1:16 By Him All Things Consist

DAVID HOCKING - outline with lots of alliteration

Colossians Messages - 34 pages

HOLMAN PUBLISHING

Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible - Well done conservative notes. Includes access to Holman NT Commentary on
each Gospel (see Library in left gutter).

NATHAN LEWIS

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ- Sermon Series on Colossians - over 70 pages

J B LIGHTFOOT

Colossians: A Paraphrase

HENRY MAHAN

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3-4 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary
Sermons on Colossians - different than the commentary above
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
Colossians 3:10-11 Jesus Christ Is All.
Colossians 3:11 Christ Is All.
RALPH MARTIN

Colossians - Reconciliation and Forgiveness in the Letter to the Colossians

BRYN MACPHAIL

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 2:1-7 Becoming A Strong Christian
Colossians 2:8-23 Enjoying Your Freedom Without Abusing It
Colossians 3:1-17 The New You
Colossians 3:12-17 Marked By Thanksgiving
Colossians 3:18-4:1 Honoring The Lord At Home And At Work
Colossians 4:2-6 Devoted To Prayer

F B MEYER Devotionals

Colossians 1:26-27 - Our Daily Homily

Colossians 1:27,
Colossians 2:6,
Colossians 3:15,
Colossians 4:12, 13
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

MONERGISM

Colossians Resources - 150 Mp3's (see also)

HENRY MORRIS

Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading creationist
commentator, Dr Henry Morris.

Colosse had been a significant city in the past, but had deteriorated in importance by New Testament times.
Nearby cities such as Hierapolis and Laodicea (Colossians 4:13), especially the latter, had become more
significant, though all three had churches planted in them, probably about the time of Paul's stay in Ephesus.
According to the record, Paul himself never visited any of them (though he may have traveled through
Laodicea on his way to or from Ephesus (as an important trade highway existed there). It seems probable that
Epaphras, one of Paul's disciples, may have founded these churches while Paul was staying in Ephesus (Acts
19:10; Colossians 1:7; 4:12-13).
The epistle to the Colossians was apparently written at the same time as that to Philemon, both being carried
by Tychicus from Rome in connection with the return of Philemon's runaway slave, Onesimus (see Colossians
4:7-9, 17; Philemon 2, 10). As noted in the Introduction to Ephesians, it is very likely that Tychicus also
brought Paul's letter to the Ephesians on this trip. Paul was in house arrest at Rome (Acts 28:30) when all
three of these epistles were written.
In many respects, Colossians is similar to Ephesians in content and emphasis, although Ephesians is longer
and more fully developed in both its doctrinal and practical aspects. However, Colossians seems to have been
written primarily to correct an incipient heresy that seemed to be developing in the church at Colosse and
possibly spreading to other churches. This heresy was a tendency to compromise with the pagan pantheistic
evolutionism of the Greek philosophers, possibly with an admixture of Judaizing legalism.
Many varieties of evolutionary philosophy thrived in the Graeco/Roman world of the day (Epicureanism,
Stoicism, Gnosticism, etc.), but the essential basis of all of them was denial of the true transcendent Creator
God of the universe. Hence in the Colossian epistle Paul was led to formulate the greatest Christological
passage in the entire Bible (Colossians 1:16-20), setting forth Jesus Christ as Creator, Sustainer and
 Reconciler of all things in heaven and earth. He then went on to insist that all wisdom and knowledge were
centered in Christ (Colossians 2:3) and to warn against all human philosophy (Colossians 2:8).
As far as the authenticity of Colossians is concerned, practically no one, ancient or modern, has questioned its
Pauline authorship. Paul identifies himself as author (Colossians 1:1; 4:18) in both the opening and closing
verses. Even though he had never visited either the Colossian or Laodicean churches in person (Colossians
2:1), he knew many of the members, as well as those of his own followers who had visited there (e.g.,
Aristarchus, Epaphras, Luke, Demas). The mention of so many people by name in Colossians 4:7-17 helps
still further to confirm the authenticity of Colossians.
The book of Colossians is relatively brief, with only four chapters, but it is very important, with its uniquely
powerful and vital presentation of the person and work of Jesus Christ—a message probably more urgently
needed in our day than even in Paul's day.

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 2:3 In whom wisdom knowledge
Colossians 2:6 As ye have so walk
Colossians 2:7 Rooted
Colossians 2:8 spoil philosophy
Colossians 2:9 Godhead
Colossians 2:10 complete in him
Colossians 2:11 without hands
Colossians 2:12 baptism
Colossians 2:13 together
Colossians 2:14 handwriting of ordinances
Colossians 2:15 principalities and powers
Colossians 2:16 judge you
Colossians 2:19 the Head
Colossians 3:1 If right hand
Colossians 3:4 in glory
Colossians 3:5 Mortify concupiscence idolatry
Colossians 3:6 children of disobedience
Colossians 3:10 new man image him
Colossians 3:11 neither Greek nor Jew Scythian
Colossians 3:15 peace of God - see Php 4:7
Colossians 3:16 word of Christ admonishing one anotherpsalms hymns spiritual songs
Colossians 3:18 husbands
Colossians 3:23 heartily
Colossians 3:24 the Lord Christ
Colossians 4:1 Master
Colossians 4:3 open unto us a door
Colossians 4:5 redeeming the time. See Eph 5:16.
Colossians 4:6 speech with grace answer
Colossians 4:7 Tychicus
 Colossians 4:9 Onesimus
Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus Marcus
Colossians 4:12 Epaphras always labouring fervently
Colossians 4:14 physician Demas
Colossians 4:16 epistle from Laodicea

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 2:6-12 Walking With Christ
Colossians 2:13-15 Colossians No. 7
Colossians 2:16-23 Colossians No. 8
Colossians 3:1-4 Colossians No. 9
Colossians 3:1-14 Colossians No. 10
Colossians 3:15-17 Colossians No. 11
Colossians 3:18-19 Colossians No. 12
Colossians 3:20-21 Colossians No. 13
Colossians 3:22-4:1 Colossians No. 14
Colossians 4:2-6 Colossians No. 15
Colossians 4:7-18 Colossians No. 16

DON ROBINSON

Speaking with Grace (Colossians 4:6)

Having Clear Guidance (Colossians 4:12)
Serving Faithfully (Colossians 1:24 - 2:3)
Thanksgiving (Colossians 1:9-12)
Prison Ministry (Colossians 1:1-8)
Practical Christianity Series - Our Testimony on the Job (Colossians 3:23)
Zeal for God (Colossians 3:23)
Four Universal Questions of Life - Part 3 - Why am I Here? (Colossians 1:12-16)
Reasons to Rejoice (Colossians 1:19-23)

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 2:1-2 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:3-6 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:6-7 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:8-10 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:9-10 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:11-12 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:13-15 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:16-17 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:18-19 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 2:20-23 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 3:1-4 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 3:5-7 ( doc, pdf)
 Colossians 3:8-11 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 3:12-14 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 3:15-17 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 3:18-21 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 3:22-4:1 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:2-4 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:5-6 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:7-9 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:9 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:10-11 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:12-13 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:15-16 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:17 ( doc, pdf)
Colossians 4:18 ( doc, pdf)

RAYMOND SAXE - 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 2:1-3 (pdf)
Colossians 2:4-7 (pdf)
Colossians 2:8-10 (pdf)
Colossians 2:11-15 (pdf)
Colossians 2:16-19 (pdf)
Colossians 2:16-19 Postscript (pdf)
Colossians 2:20-23 (pdf)
Colossians 3:1-4 (pdf)
Colossians 3:5-9 (pdf)
Colossians 3:10-14 (pdf)
Colossians 3:15-17 (pdf)
Colossians 3:18-4:1 (pdf)
Colossians 4:2-6 (pdf)
Colossians 4:7-18 (pdf)

CHARLES SIMEON

Colossians Sermons - Click for Index

TIM SCHOAP

Complete in Christ - 48 page study

The Spiritual Life = This study series (consisting of 13 lessons), "The Spiritual Life" is a study of the spiritual principles which
govern true Christian character and service. We will emphasize the sufficiency of the divine resources and the heart conditions
necessary for holy living and spiritual power in ministry. The overall objective is that each of us may respond to God's heart
and purpose for spiritual men and women.

PHILLIP SCHAFF

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
 Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

SERMONS BY VERSE - 100's of older expositions (Spurgeon, Maclaren, etc).

Colossians 1 Sermons
Colossians 2 Sermons
Colossians 3 Sermons
Colossians 4 Sermons

R C SPROUL

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 2:8–15 Circumcision and Baptism
Colossians 2:11–12 Dead and Buried with Christ
Colossians 2:11–13 The Severe Judgment of God
Colossians 2:11–13 The Severe Judgment of God
Colossians 2:16–17 Shadows Versus Substance
Colossians 2:23 Appearances Can Be Deceiving
Colossians 3:1-2 Where to Set Our Minds
Colossians 3:1-4 Raised Up to New Life
Colossians 3:3-4 Our Hiddenness in God
Colossians 3:5-6 Putting Sin to Death
Colossians 3:7-8 Life Before Christ
Colossians 3:9-10 Putting Off and Putting On
Colossians 3:9-11 A New Humanity in Christ
Colossians 3:11 A New Humanity
Colossians 3:12-13 Faith and the Means of Grace
Colossians 3:12–14 The Duty of Forgiveness
Colossians 3:14-15 The Love and Peace of Christ
Colossians 3:16 The Handmaiden of Theology
Colossians 3:16 Theology’s Handmaiden
Colossians 3:16-17 Christ’s Word and the Believer
Colossians 3:18-21 Husbands, Wives, and Children
Colossians 3:22-24 Our True Master
Colossians 3:25 No Favored Parties
Colossians 4:1 Just and Fair Masters
Colossians 4:2-4 Praying for the Mission
Colossians 4:5 Wisdom in the World
Colossians 4:6 Lively and Gracious Speech
Colossians 4:7-9 Greetings from the Brethren
Colossians 4:7–18 The Epistles of the Apostles
Colossians 4:10-11 Paul’s Partners and Friends
Colossians 4:12-15 Epaphras and Luke
 Colossians 4:16-18 Final Words to Colossae

SAM STORMS - Colossians -series of meditations

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)
A MOST FERVENT WRESTLE WITH THE LORD (Colossians 2:1-3)
ANATOMY OF A PRAYER (Colossians 2:1-3)
DEFEATING DOUBT (Colossians 2:1-3)
TREASURING CHRIST (Colossians 2:1-3)
HOW IS YOUR FAITH? (Colossians 2:4-5)
THANKS, I NEEDED THAT (Colossians 2:6-7)
FULLNESS OF LIFE (Colossians 2:8-10)
GLORIOUS TRUTHS IN GRUESOME TERMS (Colossians 2:11)
WHY I AM A BAPTIST (Colossians 2:12)
FAITH IN WHAT?! (Colossians 2:12)
ALIVE IN HIM! (Colossians 2:13-14)
JESUS PAID IT ALL (Colossians 2:13-14)
DEMONS: DISARMED, DISPLAYED, DEFEATED PART I (Colossians 2:15)
 DEMONS: DISARMED, DISPLAYED, DEFEATED PART II (Colossians 2:15)
LEGALISM CAN BE LETHAL (Colossians 2:16-23)
"DO NOT LET THEM JUDGE YOU" (Colossians 2:16-17)
"DO NOT LET THEM DISQUALIFY YOU" (Colossians 2:18-19)
"DO NOT LET THEM ENSLAVE YOU" (Colossians 2:20-23)
FIGHTING PLEASURE WITH PLEASURE (Colossians 3:1-4)
CELEBRATING CHRISTOCENTRICITY (Colossians 3:1-4)
WAS PAUL (AM I, ARE YOU) A GNOSTIC (Colossians 3:1-4)
HIDDEN IN HIM (Colossians 3:1-4)
GLORIFIED IN HIM (Colossians 3:1-4)
RUTHLESS OR WRECKLESS (Colossians 3:5-11)
SEXUAL IMPURITY: A WARNING (Colossians 3:5)
IDOLATRY WITHOUT IDOLS (Colossians 3:5)
IS A GOD WITHOUT WRATH A GOOD GOD? (Colossians 3:6)
CHANGING CLOTHES (Colossians 3:8)
THE DESTRUCTIVE POWER OF DECEPTION (Colossians 3:9A)
"TO LIFE" VS. "FROM LIFE" (Colossians 3:9-10)
TO BE LIKE JESUS (Colossians 3:10)
"ALL THAT MATTERS IS YOU, O LORD!" (Colossians COLOSSIANS 3:11)
CHANGED BY HIS CHOICE (Colossians 3:12)
THE SEAMLESS GARMENT OF CHRISTIAN GODLINESS (Colossians 3:12)
FORGIVE, AS THE LORD HAS FORGIVEN YOU PART I (Colossians 3:13)
FORGIVE AS THE LORD HAS FORGIVEN YOU PART II (Colossians 3:13)
THE CROWNING GLORY OF CHRISTIAN GODLINESS (Colossians 3:14)
THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Colossians 3:15)
HOW RICH THE WORD OF CHRIST! (Colossians 3:16)
SINGING TRUTH (Colossians 3:16)
WHOLEHEARTED WORSHIP (Colossians 3:16)
COMPREHENSIVE CHRISTIANITY OR DOING ALL IN THE NAME OF CHRIST? (Colossians 3:17)
WIVES WHO SUBMIT TO THEIR HUSBANDS (Colossians 3:18)
HUSBANDS WHO LOVINGLY LEAD THEIR WIVES (Colossians 3:19)
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY (Colossians 3:20-21)
IS ALL SCRIPTURE PROFITABLE? (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
THE EASIEST THING ABOUT PRAYER (Colossians 4:2)
PRAY THANKFULLY! (Colossians 4:2)
JUST DO IT (Colossians 4:3-4)
OPEN DOORS FOR THE GOSPEL (Colossians 4:3-4)
HUMAN SET-BACKS OR DIVINE SET-UPS? (Colossians 4:3-4)
"SALTY" SPEECH AND THE SALVATION OF SOULS (Colossians 4:5-6)
WHEN CHRISTIANS CLASH PART I (Colossians 4:10,14)
WHEN CHRISTIANS CLASH PART II (Colossians 4:10,14)
WHEN CHRISTIANS CLASH PART III (Colossians 4:10,14)
SUPERSTAR-LESS CHRISTIANITY (Colossians 4:7-17)
WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINES (Colossians 4:15)
THE PUBLIC READING OF "LOST" SCRIPTURE (Colossians 4:16)
REMEMBER MY CHAINS (Colossians 4:18)
YOU ARE SERVING THE LORD CHRIST! (Colossians 3:22-4:1)

CHARLES SWINDOLL

Introduction to Colossians - excerpt - See Colossians Overview Chart on right side of page

How do I apply this? - Your view of Jesus Christ will impact every area of your life. Many today want only
practical instruction and helps for living, eschewing “esoteric” topics such as doctrine and theology because
they seem to be out of touch with their day-to-day reality. Paul’s view was different. He saw that the
christological problems in the Colossian church had practical importance as well. Believers have died with
Christ; therefore, we need to die to our sins. We have also been raised with Christ; therefore, we must live well
 in Him and put on qualities that are motivated by Christian love. And because He is Lord over all, the life of the
Christian is a life of submission to Jesus. Are you following after Jesus as you should? Our faith in Jesus
Christ should transform the relationships we have in every area of our lives—in our homes, our churches, and
our world.

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
Colossians 2:1-15 How the Cross Decodes the World Nolan Sharp
Colossians 2:6-7 Taking a Walk with the Creator of the Universe
Colossians 2:8-15 Filling Up in Christ
Colossians 2:16-23, Colossians 3:1-4 Living in Another World
Colossians 3:5-11 Rejecting the World of Lies
Colossians 3:12-17 Embracing the World of Truth
Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1 Bringing Christ Home
Colossians 4:2-6 Walking in Christ to the World
Colossians 4:7-18 Finding Your Story in Christ

TIM TEMPLE

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
Colossians 2:1-8 The Importance of Knowing Christ
Colossians 2:9-15 A Description of the Knowledge of Christ
Colossians 2:16-23 Delusions About the Knowledge of Christ
Colossians 3:1-4 The Knowledge of Christ
Colossians 3:5-17 Reactions to the Knowledge of Christ
Colossians 3:18-25 Reactions to the Knowledge of Christ in Actions
Colossians 3:18-25 Reactions to the Knowledge of Christ in Associations
Colossians 3:22-4:1 Ministry of Subservience
Colossians 4:1-18 Concluding Remarks

VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - Outline - Link to the sermon notes

A. Doctrinal: Thinking Rightly (Colossians 1:1-2:23)

1. Grounding the church in truth (Colossians 1:1-1:29)

a. The prayer of Paul (Colossians 1:1-12)

b. The person of Christ (Colossians 1:13-18)

c. The work of Christ (Colossians 1:19-23)

d. The church of Christ (Colossians 1:24-29)

2. Guarding the church from error (Colossians 2:1-2:23)

a. Let no one delude you (Colossians 2:1-7)

b. Let no one deceive you (Colossians 2:8-15)

c. Let no one defraud you (Colossians 2:16-23)

B. Practical: Living Rightly (Colossians 3:1-4:18)

 1. Growing the church in our relationship with God (Colossians 3:1-3:17)

a. Pursuing God with our heart and mind (Colossians 3:1-4)

b. Pursing God with our will

1) What we should put aside (Colossians 3:5-11)

2) What we should put on (Colossians 3:12-17)

2. Guiding the church in our relationship with others (Colossians 3:18-4:18)

a. Pursuing God in our family (Colossians 3:18-21)

b. Pursuing God in our work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)

c. Pursuing God in our world (Colossians 4:2-6)

d. Pursuing God in our church (Colossians 4:7-18)

VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - Another series on Colossians

INTRODUCTION (1:1-12)

Colossians 1:1-2 - "Greeting"

Colossians 1:3-8 - "Paul's Prayer of Thanksgiving"
Colossians 1:9-14 - "Paul's Prayer of Supplication"

THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST (1:15-2:23)

Colossians 1:15-18 - "The Supremacy of Christ's Person"

Colossians 1:19-23 - "The Supremacy of Christ's Work"
Colossians 1:24-2:3 - "The Supremacy of Christ in Apostolic Ministry"
Colossians 2:4-10 - "Christ's Supremacy Over Human Wisdom and Philosophy"
Colossians 2:11-23 - "Christ's Supremacy Over Legalism, Mysticism, and Asceticism"

LIFE IN THE ALL-SUFFICIENT CHRIST (3:1-4:6)

Colossians 3:1-9 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Putting Off the Old Man"
Colossians 3:10-14 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Putting on the New Man"
Colossians 3:15-17 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Walking in the Spirit"
Colossians 3:18-19 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Family Relationships"
Colossians 3:20-21 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Parent-Child Relationships"
Colossians 3:22-4:1 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Work Relationships"
Colossians 4:2-6 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Devotion to Prayer and Conduct in the World"
Colossians 4:7-17 - "Life in the All-Sufficient Christ - Body Relationships"

CONCLUSION (4:18)

Colossians 4:18 - "Paul's Farewell and Review"

STEVE ZEISLER - Peninisula Bible Church

Colossians 1:1-8 Good News

Colossians 1:9-14 Life's Essentials
Colossians 1:15-23 How Great Thou Art
Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-5 The Great Secret
Colossians 2:6-23 Freedom Versus Falsehood
Colossians 3:1-17 My Heart, Christ's Home
Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1 Master Of The Home
Colossians 4:2-18 The Life Bearers
 COMMENTARIES
COLOSSIANS

PAUL APPLE

Colossians Commentary - 139 page Pdf

JOHANN A BENGEL

Colossians Commentary

JOSEPH BENSON

Spurgeon - Adopted by the Wesleyan Conference as a standard work, and characterized by that body as
marked by “solid learning, soundness of theological opinion, and an edifying attention to experimental and
practical religion. Necessary to Methodist Students.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

BOOKWURM - brief notes

Key and Guide to Notes

Outline
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

KARL BRAUNE

Colossians 1 Commentary - Lange's Commentary

Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

BRIDGEWAY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

WILLIAM BURKITT

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE FOR SCHOOLS - H. C. G. Moule (1891)

 D Edmond Hiebert - A concise, lucid treatment of these epistles by a conservative Anglican scholar of the
past generation. Includes several valuable appendixes.

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT - C F D Moule

D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. Part of a new edition of the Cambridge Greek Testament. Valuable
introduction. An exegetical commentary based on a linguistic and theological interpretation of the original text.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

VINCENT CHEUNG

Colossians Commentary

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.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHN NELSON DARBY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHN DUMMELOW

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

MARK DUNAGAN

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
 Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHN EADIE

Commentary on Colossians

EASY ENGLISH

Colossians: Christ has Everything that you Need

EXPOSITORY DICTIONARY OF TEXTS

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

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.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHN GILL

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

A verse by verse analysis - with comments on each verse from Bible Knowledge Commentary or Bibliotheca Sacra

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

L M GRANT

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

ROBERT HAWKER
 Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

MATTHEW HENRY

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.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

F B HOLE

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

HOMILETICS

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

BRUCE HURT

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

ICC NT COMMENTARY

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

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).

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

Below is the unabridged version of Jamieson, Fausset, Brown.

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

A E KNOCH

Concordant Commentary

PAUL KRETZMANN

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

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.

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

S R MACPHAIL

The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians|

Colossians 1
Colossians 2
 Colossians 3
Colossians 4

HENRY MAHAN

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

J VERNON MCGEE

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary

JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

PETER PETT

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

MATTHEW POOLE

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary
PULPIT COMMENTARY - Scroll down for Homilies

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary
Colossians 1 Homilies
Colossians 2 Homilies
Colossians 3 Homilies
Colossians 4 Homilies

GRANT RICHISON

Colossians Commentary - 151 pages - Same resource as verse by verse notes on "Today's Word" (below) but all on one file in
this Pdf resource.

JOHNNY SANDERS

Colossians Commentary - "The Lordship of Christ" - verse by verse

Same Resource in Pdf - 92 Pages
Outline of Colossians

SCHAFF'S POPULAR COMMENTARY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHN SCHULTZ - former missionary to Irian Jaya

Colossians

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

CHUCK SMITH

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

CHUCK SMITH Sermon Notes

Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:9,10

Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:12
Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:18
Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:18,19
 Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:8
Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:13-15
Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:13-17
Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:14,15
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:1
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:1-4
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:1-4
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:3, 4
Sermon Notes for Colossians 4:2
Sermon Notes for Colossians 4:2-6
Sermon Notes for Colossians 4:12

SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY

Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY CHURCH

The Supremacy of Christ - Studies in Colossians - 76 pages of short notes on verses and paragraphs with helpful questions to
cause you to ponder and apply

JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHN TRAPP

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

TREASURY OF SCRIPTURE KNOWLEDGE

Introduction
Colossians 1 Cross References
Colossians 2 Cross References
Colossians 3 Cross References
Colossians 4 Cross References

DANIEL WHEDON

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary
 COLOSSIANS 1

Colossians 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries

Colossians 1 Verse by Verse older resources

ROBERT MORGAN

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

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JOSEPH PARKER

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G CAMPBELL MORGAN

Colossians 1:20: Cross: Peace By The Cross

RAYMOND ORTLUND, JR.

Colossians 1:24: The Privilege of Suffering

Colossians 1:28-29: Our Mission: Discipleship of the Nations

F F BRUCE

Colossian Problem: Pt. 1: Jews and Christians in the Lycus Valley

Colossian Problem: Pt. 2: The 'Christ Hymn' of Colossians 1:15-20
Colossian Problem: Pt. 2: The 'Christ Hymn' of Colossians 1:15-20
Colossian Problem: Pt. 4: Christ as Conqueror and Reconciler
The Epistle to the Colossians: An Expanded Paraphrase

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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 1:9-12
 I. 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 40:28-31

II. 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 12:42-43

III. 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 3:14

IV. 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 9:23

V. 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

LIFE AND LAND SEMINARS

Colossians 1:7, 4:2 Epaphras- A Man of Fervent Prayer

ALAN CARR

Colossians 1:9-17 Living Above The Snake Line

JAMES SMITH

Colossians 1:10 The Proper Aim of a Christian's Life = Pleasing God

ALAN CARR

Colossians 1:12-14 A Glorious Change for the Better

Colossians 1:15-23 Our Superior Savior

WHY GIVE THANKS? Colossians 1:12-14

Some people associate the giving of thanks with turkey! That's because they eat turkey on America's
Thanksgiving Day. Actually turkey is not necessary for us to be thankful. We don't have to wait until
Thanksgiving Day to give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
If you are a Christian, our text gives you three reasons for being thankful.
WE HAVE A RESIDENCE - Vs. 12
We have an inheritance with the saints in light.
WE HAVE BEEN RELEASED - Vs. 13
We have been released from Satan's kingdom and have been translated into the kingdom of Christ.
WE HAVE BEEN REDEEMED - Vs. 14
We have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb.
Our sins have been forgiven.

RAY PRITCHARD
 Colossians 1:9-14 How to Pray with Power

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RALPH MARTIN

Colossians 1:15-20 An Early Christian Hymn

VANCE HAVNER

Colossians 1:16 By Him All Things Consist

BOB DEWAAY

Colossians 1:13,14 Rescued, Transferred, Redeemed and Forgiven - Exposition

ALAN CARR

Colossians 1:18 Who is Jesus?

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JAMES SMITH

Colossians 1:20 Peace Made

G CAMPBELL MORGAN

Colossians 1:20: Cross: Peace By The Cross (open Pdf)

JOSEPH PARKER

Colossians 1:20-29 Christ in Christians

J C PHILPOT

Colossians 1:21-23 Alienation and Reconciliation

CHARLES C BING

Colossians 1:21-23 The Warning of Colossians 1:21-23 (article from Bibliotheca Sacra)

DAVE ROPER - Pennisula Bible Church

Colossians 1:24-29 The Making of a Disciple - Part III

J R MILLER

Colossians 1:29 Devotional (Oct 3)

Colossians 1:29 Choosing to Do Hard Things
Colossians 1:24 - Who… fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ. - Colossians 1:24
This is a strange saying of Paul's in our reading to-day - that he must fill up on his part the afflictions of Christ. Was Christ's
sacrifice insufficient for the redemption of the world? Was His work incomplete? Do others have to suffer also to fill up a lack in
His atonement? No; on His cross He said, "It is finished." He paid the whole price. What Paul meant was that while Christ had
made a full and glorious redemption, His followers must enter into His experiences in order to present the benefits of His
redemption. We can make men believe in the love of Christ only by loving as He loved. We can show them the cross truly only
in our own lives. Christ gave Himself once to redeem the world; now we, His followers, must give ourselves to make His
redemption real to the world. When we ask Christ to have compassion on men, His answer is: "I have had compassion - My
part is finished. Now do you have compassion and reach and save men?"

ANDREW C. PERRIMAN

Colossians 1:24 ,The Pattern of Christ's Sufferings: Colossians 1:24 and Philippians 3:10-11

DOUG GOINS - Peninsula Bible Church

Colossians 1:24-29 Christ In You, The Hope Of Glory

OSWALD CHAMBERS

Colossians 1:24 The Assigning of the Call

Colossians 1:24 Sacred Service

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JAMES HASTINGS

Colossians 1:27 Christ in You the Hope of Glory

F B MEYER

Colossians 1:27 Devotional

GREG ALLEN - BETHANY BIBLE

 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 2

Colossians 2 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries

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G. R. BEASLEY-MURRAY

Colossians 2 The Second Chapter of Colossians

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RAY PRITCHARD

Colossians 2:1 One Little Word Shall Fell Him: What the Cross Meant to Satan

JOSEPH PARKER

Colossians 2:1-9 Christ in Christians

Colossians 2:2 United in Love

BOB DEWAAY

Colossians 2 Heresy Pt 1 - The Stoicheia of Colossians 2:8, 20, Entering a Higher Spiritual Experience, Three Warnings about
Spiritual Elitism
Colossians 2 Heresy Pt 2 - Colossians 2:8-10; The New Spiritual Elite; Spiritual Hierarchy; Legalists and Ascetics; Beware of
"Secrets”; Spiritual Warfare Teachings
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F B MEYER

Colossians 2:6 Devotional

J C PHILPOT

Colossians 2:6-7 Christ Jesus the Lord Received and Walked In

JAMES BOURNE

Colossians 2:6 Receiving and Walking

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Colossians 2:10
Colossians 2:11

RAY PRITCHARD

Colossians 2:9 A Man Called Jesus

JAMES HASTINGS

Colossians 2:9-10 Complete in Christ

JOSEPH PARKER

Colossians 2:10-19 The Science of Christian Education

G R BEASLEY-MURRAY

The Second Chapter of Colossians (article in Review & Expositor, 1973)

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Colossians 2:10 Devotional (April 29)

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Colossians 2:16
Colossians 2:17
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Colossians 2:19

RAYMOND ORTLUND, JR.

Colossians 2:14: Do you want to be forgiven?

J. P. T. HUNT

Colossians 2:11-12 , the Circumcision / Baptism Analogy, and Infant Baptism -Tyndale Bulletin 41.2 (1990): 227-244

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GREG HERRICK

Colossians 3: Even the “Best of Us” Are Called to Mortify Sin

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Colossians 3:4

JOSEPH PARKER

Colossians 3 The Hidden Life

HORATIUS BONAR

Colossians 3:1-4 The Risen Christ and the Things Above

JAMES HASTINGS

Colossians 3:1 Risen with Christ

Colossians 3:2-4 The Hidden Life

J R MILLER

Colossians 3 Thoughts - Scroll Down

Colossians 3:1-2 Scroll to The man with the muck rake
Colossians 3:5-7 Scroll to Nursing a viper!
Colossians 3:8 Scroll to Spiritual beauty!
Colossians 3:1-15 The New Life in Christ
Colossians 3:1- If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above. - Colossians 3:1
Every Christian life should have the upward look. If we believe on Christ we are one with Him, dying in Him. So Paul says: "If
then ye were raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is." Becoming a Christian, then, makes us a
citizen of heaven. We live yet in this world, but our home is above, where Christ is. Heaven's joys should be our joys.
Heaven's life should be our life. "Your life is hid with Christ in God." This means that we are sheltered in Christ. It means that
we are sheltered in Christ. It means also our life has its sources of strength, of nourishment, of help, in Christ. Our hearts and
eyes should be drawn away therefore from things earthly to things heavenly. We ought to live for things above. We ought to
set our minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth. While we stay here for a while, we are going on to
heaven, where we shall live forever.
Colossians 3:17 - Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. - Colossians 3:17
If we belong to Christ in heaven, we must make our lives here on earth correspond with the life of heaven. Our prayer is, "Thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven." So we are to mortify, or make dead, all the things in our lives that are not right, or that
are not done in heaven. this includes all desires and all acts and dispositions that are not white and clean. We are to be in this
 world, walking in the midst of its evil, and are yet to keep ourselves unspotted from the world. The list of things we are to put
away is a frightful one. It does not seem possible that we ever shall incline to do these things, and yet we are always in danger
of doing them. There are things also which we are to "put on," and these are all beautiful things - a heart of compassion,
kindness, lowliness, meekness; we should write off the list and keep it where we may see it continually.

J C RYLE

Colossians 3:1-2 Scroll to Running Here and There Like Ants on an Anthill!

THOMAS BRADBURY

Colossians 3:1-4 Resurrection and Ascension Realities

OSWALD CHAMBERS

Colossians 3:3 The Hidden Life

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Colossians 3:14
Colossians 3:15
Colossians 3:16

C F D MOULE

Colossians 3:1-17 "The New Life"

ALAN CARR

Colossians 3:1-4 An Old Challenge For a New Year

Colossians 3:1-17 Is The Old Man Dead?
Colossians 3:1-17 Is The New Man Alive?

OCTAVIUS WINSLOW

Colossians 3:10 Devotional (Dec 5)

Colossians 3:11 Devotional (Jan 15)

THOMAS WATSON

Colossians 3:11: Christ All in All

K K POPHAM

Colossians 3:11: Christ All in All

RAYMOND ORTLUND, JR.

Colossians 3:1-4: Practical Implication of the Resurrection

Colossians 3:15: Three Priorities: One Another – Second

J C RYLE

Colossians 3:11: Christ is All

F B MEYER

Colossians 3:15 Devotional

CHIP ANDERSON

Colossians 3:16 The Gospel-Driven Church

JAMES HASTINGS

Colossians 3:16 The Indwelling Word

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Colossians 3:16 Devotional (Sept 17)

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Colossians 3:24
Colossians 3:25

MIKE ANDRUS

Colossians 3:22-4:1, Ephesians 6:5-9, 1 Peter 2:13-23 Work is Not a Four Letter Word (See also Work with Vigor)

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Colossians 3:22-23

RAY PRITCHARD

Colossians 3:17: Overcoming Boredom (Eccl 9:10)

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Thomas Brooks

Colossians 4:2 Secret Prayer (From his longer discourse "A Word in Season to Suffering Saints") (See also) (Pdf of the entire
discourse)

RAY PRITCHARD

Colossians 4:2-4 Wanted: Bold Believers!

J R MILLER

Colossians 4:6: Devotional (August 20)

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt. - Colossians 4:6
The New Testament has a great deal to say about speech. Jesus spoke of men's words - idle words which have to be
accounted for in the judgement, contemptuous words which bring upon him who uses them severe condemnation, words
which test life - by which one is either justified or condemned. Paul, too, refers to speech. Here we have a very suggestive
exhortation on the subject. Our speech should always be with grace. Grace means fitting, beautiful. We should learn to speak
so that our tones of voice and our manner of speech shall be winning and attractive. Grace means also something under
divine influence. We should speak words permeated with love and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Jenny Lind said she always
sang with God. A Christian should always speak to God, to please Him. Our speech should be "seasoned with salt." Salt
purifies. Our words should be pure and cleansing - loving, gentle, helpful, inspiring.
Colossians 4:6: Devotional (Nov 8)
Colossians 4:5: Scroll down

DANIEL E PARKS

Colossians 4:6 Let Your Speech Always Be with Grace

F B MEYER

Colossians 4:12, 13 Devotional

LIFE AND LAND SEMINARS

Colossians 4:7: Tychicus

Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus
Colossians 4:13-16 Laodicea (mostly exposition of Rev 3)
Colossians 4:14: DEMAS: Lover of this Present World

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Colossians 4:18

ANDREW BONAR

Colossians 4:12: Epaphras

G. CAMPBELL MORGAN
COLOSSIANS SERMONS
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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 1:21, 22 The Atonement
Colossians 2:6 How God Has Made Possible What He Requires
Colossians 2:9 The Deity of Jesus

H C G MOULE
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

(1913)

D Edmond Hiebert - A concise, lucid treatment of these epistles by a conservative Anglican scholar of the past generation. Includes
several valuable appendixes.

Comments often have a devotional flavor

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

H C G MOULE
Colossians Studies

(1898)

Lesson in Faith and Holiness from St Paul's Epistles to the Colossians and Philemon - This resource is different then his
commentary above

Cyril Barber - Moule, Handley Carr Glyn. Colossian and Philemon Studies: Lessons in Faith and Holiness. Minneapolis: Klock &
Klock Christian Publishers, 1981. One of the most reverent and delightful of expositions extant. By all means, buy it. First published
in 1877.

Introduction
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 2:1-7 The Secret of God and Its Power
Colossians 2:8-15 Pardon, Life and Victory in the Crucified and Risen One
Colossians 2:16-25 Holy Liberty in Union with Christ
Colossians 3:1-7 The Root and Fruit of Holiness
Colossians 3:8-17 More Upon Holiness, Its Rules and Motives
Colossians 3:18-4:1 The Christian Home
Colossians 4:2-18 Last Words on Prayer, Conduct, Speech; Personal Messages; Farewell
See also The Epistle to Philemon - about 40 pages of Moule's commentary notes
Another Moule resource on Philemon

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COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

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Colossians 3
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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
Colossians 2:1-5 A Stable Faith
Colossians 2:6-7 Good Roots
Colossians 2:8-10 Thinking Correctly About Christ
Colossians 2:11-12 Christian Baptism
Colossians 2:13-15 Regeneration and the Cross
Colossians 2:16-19 Beware of Fakes
Colossians 2:20-23 Pretty Religion
Colossians 3:1-4 Sanctification: A New Position
Colossians 3:5-11 Sanctification: A New Self
Colossians 3:12-14 Sanctification: A New Action
Colossians 3:15-17 Sanctification: A New Rule
Colossians 3:18-19 Sanctification: A New Family, Part 1
 Colossians 3:20-21 Sanctification: A New Family, Part 2
Colossians 3:22-4:1 Sanctification: A New Attitude
Colossians 4:2-4 Sanctification: A New Devotion
Colossians 4:5-6 Sanctification: A New Behavior
Colossians 4:7-18 Sanctification: New Relationships

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DEVOTIONALS
COLOSSIANS

Updated November, 2015 These make excellent sermon illustrations. The first group represents devotionals on one page, and the
longer list represents individual devotionals.

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: Send It in a Letter
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 1:12–13 A Perfect World
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 The Greatest Mystery
Colossians 1:15 Who Is God?
Colossians 1:15 Creation's Song
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 1:17 The Highest Place
Colossians 1:17 Creator and Sustainer
Colossians 1:18: Single Focus
Colossians 1:18: Eyes On The King
Colossians 1:18: The Pudding Guy
Colossians 1:19 Back Together Forever
Colossians 1:19-23: The Total Package
Colossians 1:19-27 Stand Firm
Colossians 1:19-20 Deeper Love
Colossians 1:20-21 The Cross
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

Colossians 2:1-8: How To Escape Deception

Colossians 2:1-10: Don't Be Fooled
Colossians 2:1-10 Christ-Centered Faith
Colossians 2:1-10: Safe In Christ
Colossians 2:2-3: Faith & Riches
Colossians 2:3: Hidden Treasure
Colossians 2:5: How To Escape Deception
Colossians 2:6: Christ Centered Faith
Colossians 2:6: Learning To Walk
Colossians 2:6-7: Finding the Truth
Colossians 2:6-7: All About Gratitude
Colossians 2:6–7 Rooted in God
Colossians 2:6-14: Leave It Buried
Colossians 2:6-15: On The Winning Side
Colossians 2:7: Gratitude Or Grumbling
Colossians 2:8: Killed By Improvements
Colossians 2:9: Jesus: Unique In All The World
Colossians 2:9-17: Nailed To The Cross
Colossians 2:10: Single Satisfaction
Colossians 2:10: It Comes With The Ticket
Colossians 2:13-14: Go Beyond The Cross
Colossians 2:14: Paid In Full!
Colossians 2:15: Jesus Is Greater
Colossians 2:18: The "Worst" Restaurant
Colossians 2:20-23: Too Strict
Colossians 2:20–3:4 Doing the Opposite
Colossians 2:20-3:11: We Were There

Colossians 3:1: Higher Ground

Colossians 3:1: Stolen Thoughts
Colossians 3:1 The View from the Mountain
Colossians 3:1: Home Improvement
Colossians 3:1-4: The Far Side Of The World
Colossians 3:1-4: Guard Your Brand
Colossians 3:1-10 Visible Reminders
Colossians 3:1-11 Image Consultants
Colossians 3:1-11 Focus
Colossians 3:1-11 A Question Of Values
Colossians 3:1-12: Adopted
Colossians 3:1-12 Winning And Losing
Colossians 3:1-13: Things Above
Colossians 3:1-14: What's The Connection?
Colossians 3:1-14 Spiritual Checkup
Colossians 3:1-17 Part time Christians?
Colossians 3:1-17 Expect A Blessing
Colossians 3:2: Proper Priorities
Colossians 3:2: Ripples On The Pond
Colossians 3:2 The Best Is Yet to Come
Colossians 3:2: The Cure For Greed
Colossians 3:2: The Choice Is Ours
Colossians 3:2 Proper Priorities
Colossians 3:2: "Vulture" Appetites
Colossians 3:2: Fleeting Success
Colossians 3:2 "Vulture" Appetites
Colossians 3:2: Heaven On Earth?
Colossians 3:2: Focus
Colossians 3:2: An Eternal Perspective
Colossians 3:3: We Were There!
Colossians 3:3: Safe In Christ
Colossians 3:3: The Hidden Life (O.C.)
Colossians 3:4: Happy Ending
Colossians 3:5: "Dying Proof"
Colossians 3:5 Idols In Disguise
Colossians 3:5: Life From Death
Colossians 3:5. Halfway Measures
Colossians 3:5ff: Keep It Out!
Colossians 3:5-10 'Dying Proof'
Colossians 3:8: Noise Pollution
Colossians 3:8: Restoring God's Image
Colossians 3:8: A Way Of Life
Colossians 3:8-17: God's Work Of Art
Colossians 3:8-17: God Loveth Adverbs
Colossians 3:9: Tell The Truth
Colossians 3:9: I Got A Ticket
Colossians 3:9: No Lie
Colossians 3:9 Would I Lie To You?
Colossians 3:10: Another Chance
Colossians 3:10 Restored By The Master
Colossians 3:11 Pursuing Unity
Colossians 3:11 Overcoming Bias
Colossians 3:12. Gentle Influence
Colossians 3:12: On Wearing White
Colossians 3:12: Dress For Success
Colossians 3:12: Is My Uniform On?
Colossians 3:12 Sweet Words
Colossians 3:12 A Heart of Compassion
Colossians 3:12: Go Beyond Reading
Colossians 3:12-13 The Legacy
Colossians 3:12-13 Correct Gently
Colossians 3:12-15: Celebrate The Man
Colossians 3:12–17 Saying Grace
Colossians 3:12-17: Faithfulness In Everything
Colossians 3:12-17: Love, INC
Colossians 3:12-17 Fragile Loads
Colossians 3:12-17 Becoming Inclined To God
Colossians 3:12-17 "Whatcha Doin'?"
Colossians 3:12-17 The Horse And Her Boy
Colossians 3:12-17: Silent Sermon
Colossians 3:12–17 I'm Sorry
Colossians 3:12-17:Always An Upgrade
Colossians 3:12-17 Checklist for Takeoff
Colossians 3:12-17:The Hidden Life
Colossians 3:12-17: Does What We Do Matter?
Colossians 3:12-17 The Gift Of A Day
Colossians 3:12-21 Family First
Colossians 3:13.Outlasting Bitterness
Colossians 3:13 Should I Forgive?
Colossians 3:13: The Cycle Of Forgiveness
Colossians 3:13 Check The Obvious
Colossians 3:13: Burying the Hatchet
Colossians 3:13: A Christian Lifestyle
Colossians 3:13: Freely Forgive
Colossians 3:14: The Difference Love Makes
Colossians 3:14. Clothes for the Climate
Colossians 3:14-25: Ongoing Encouragement
Colossians 3:15: A Lost Art
Colossians 3:15 How to Find Peace
Colossians 3:15 We Need Each Other
Colossians 3:15 Attitude of Gratitude
Colossians 3:15-17: Scriptural Songs
Colossians 3:16 Sweet Praise
Colossians 3:16 The Power of God's Music
Colossians 3:16: The Indwelling Word
Colossians 3:16: Wake-Up Music
Colossians 3:16 Sounds Of Silence
Colossians 3:16 Charlie's List
Colossians 3:16-17: Drive The Pipe Deeper
Colossians 3:17: Part time Christians?
Colossians 3:17: INDNJC
Colossians 3:17: Making Every Move Count
Colossians 3:17 Game of Thanks
Colossians 3:17: All About Gratitude
Colossians 3:17: Gratitude
Colossians 3:17: A Big Man Playing Small
Colossians 3:18–23 That Smiling Man
Colossians 3:21 Dad's Rules
Colossians 3:21 Listen Patiently
Colossians 3:22 Night Crew
Colossians 3:22-4:1: People Over Profits
Colossians 3:22-4:6 Mary & God
Colossians 3:22-24 Is Ambition Wrong?
Colossians 3:23: Eternal Significance
Colossians 3:23: What's My Ministry?
Colossians 3:23: Be All There
Colossians 3:23: Glory In The Grind
Colossians 3:23: Give It Your Best!
Colossians 3:23: More Than Just A Job
Colossians 3:23: Mary and God
Colossians 3:23 A New Job
Colossians 3:23: Tomorrow Trap
Colossians 3:23 Still Going
Colossians 3:23: Matters Of The Heart
Colossians 3:23 The Daily Grind
Colossians 3:23 Living For God
Colossians 3:23 The Blacksmith and the King
Colossians 3:23: Keep The Workday Holy
Colossians 3:23: Working In God's Garden
Colossians 3:23: When Nobody Notices
Colossians 3:23: The Smallest Place
Colossians 3:23: Between Sundays
Colossians 3:23: Hard Labor
Colossians 3:23: That Was Awesome!
Colossians 3:23: Mister Rogers
Colossians 3:23: A New Job
Colossians 3:23: Good Workers
Colossians 3:23: Keep Going For God!
Colossians 3:23-24: Unsung
Colossians 3:24: Mudpies And Motives

Colossians 4:1: People Over Profits

Colossians 4:1: Beyond Just And Fair
Colossians 4:1-6: Communicating With Care
Colossians 4:1-12: Struggling To Kneel
Colossians 4:2-6 Make It Attractive
Colossians 4:2-15 2 A.M. Friends
Colossians 4:2: Why Pray?
Colossians 4:2: Watch What Happens!
Colossians 4:2: It's The Knees
Colossians 4:2-6: Bee Pollen And The Gospel
Colossians 4:2-6: Life Words
Colossians 4:3: Invisible People
Colossians 4:4: Make It Clear
Colossians 4:5: Don't Kill Time!
Colossians 4:5: Life's Countdown
Colossians 4:5: Time: Handle With Care
Colossians 4:5-6 Don't Feed the Trolls
Colossians 4:5-6:Responding With Hope
Colossians 4:5-15: God's Diversity
Colossians 4:6: A Manner Of Speaking
Colossians 4:6: Tone Check
Colossians 4:6: Life Words
Colossians 4:6: Responding With Hope
Colossians 4:6: Religious Nuts
Colossians 4:6: A Clear Testimony
Colossians 4:12-13: Zealous For God
Colossians 4:17: The Finish Line
 JOSEPH PARKER
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Comments not strictly verse by verse

Excerpt on Colossians 3:5 to give you a "feel" for Parker's style - "Then it is not all contemplation, and sentiment and poetry!
This life in Christ means discipline. We have died with Christ that we might obtain the power of Christ, and we are to use that power
in destroying the works of the flesh and the influence of the devil. By the power of Christ's resurrection we have been brought to the
use of strenuous, penetrating, continual discipline. Discipline has to do for the body what resurrection with Christ has done for the
soul. We are raised again with Christ that we may begin, continue, and complete a great fight or sacrifice. We are to practice a large
spiritual surgery. It is in vain that we profess to have risen with Christ if the body is to have its own way...."

Colossians - Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary - Christ in Christians, et al articles
Colossians 2 Commentary - "United Love", Some Dangers Indicated, The Science of Christian Education
Colossians 3 Commentary - "The Hidden Life"
Colossians 4 Commentary

PASTOR LIFE
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

Several Pastors

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
Thanksgiving and its Connection to our Path Colossians 2:1-7
I Am Living Three Lives Colossians 3
It's Time for a Change Colossians 3:1-17
All Dressed Up and Someplace to Go Colossians 3:12-17
Thanksgiving and its Connection to our Principles Colossians 3:1-25
Being Heavenly Minded Can Lead To Earthly Good Colossians 3:1-4
Be Ye Thankful Colossians 3:15
Give Thanks Colossians 3:15-17
Building the Body with an Attitude an Attitude of Gratitude Colossians 3:15-17
Real World Christianity Colossians 3:18
Family 101 Colossians 3:2-21
What Difference Does Prayer Make? Colossians 4:2-4
Thanksgiving and Its Connection to our Praying Colossians 4:2-4

A S PEAKE
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
The Expositor's Greek Testament

(1903)

James Rosscup writes that this is "One of the older, much-used commentaries, which offers considerable help on Greek words,
grammar, background etc. and will prove rather contributive, consulted along with newer and longer studies." (Commentaries for
Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)

Colossians - Introduction
Colossians - False Teaching & Its Refutation
Colossians - Authenticity of the Epistle
Colossians - Place and Date of Composition
Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

Arthur Peake's Commentary (different from the Expositor's Greek Testament above)

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

JOHN PIPER
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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 Die A 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
Colossians 2:1-8: Guard Yourself with Gratitude
Colossians 2:8-15: Buried and Raised in Baptism Thru Faith
Colossians 2:8–15 What Is Baptism and How Important Is It?
Colossians 2:16–23 Flesh Tank and Peashooter Regulations
Colossians 3:1–4 Seek the Things That Are Above
Colossians 3:1-11 Union with Christ: Life-Transforming Implications - Sinclair Ferguson
Colossians 3:5-17: Class, Culture & Ethnic Identity in Christ
Colossians 3:8-17: Mission of Bethlehem Baptist Church
Colossians 3:11 The Glory of Christ and Racial Unity
Colossians 3:12-17: Living Together When Christ is All in All
Colossians 3:12–17Teaching and Admonishing One Another in All Wisdom
Colossians 3:12–19, Colossians 2:13–15 Marriage: God’s Showcase of Covenant-Keeping Grace
Colossians 3:12–19 Marriage: Forgiving and Forbearing
Colossians 3:16 Ephesians 5:18–20 The Glory of God and Why We Sing
Colossians 3:21: Fathers Who Give Hope
Colossians 4:2-4: Devote Yourselves to Prayer
Colossians 4:2-4: O Lord, Open A Door For the Word
Colossians 4:2-6: Walk in Wisdom: Seize the Moment
Colossians 4:2-6: Walk in Wisdom Toward Those Outside
Colossians 4:6 Expressing Truth

PLYMOUTH BRETHREN
COLOSSIANS WRITINGS
Who Are They and What do they Believe?

Notes of a Reading on Colossians 1 (J. N. Darby - bio)

Colossians (George Davison - bio)
The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians. (William Kelly - bio)
Colossians (F. B. Hole - bio)
The Epistle to the Colossians. (Christian Friend Magazine)
Some Consecutive Remarks on the Contents of the Epistle to the Colossians (from Christian Friend Magazine)
Thoughts on Romans, Colossians, Ephesians. (J. N. Darby)
Romans and Colossians (Christian Friend Magazine)
Notes of a Reading on Colossians 1. (Christian Friend Magazine)
Christ in Colossians 1 (J. N. Darby)
Colossians 1 (J. N. Darby)
On Colossians 1: 19 (J. N. Darby)
Romans 16: 25-27; Colossians 1: 12 to 2: 3. (Norman Anderson)

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE

COLOSSIANS

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
Colossians 2:1
Colossians 2:6–7
Colossians 2:8
Colossians 2:9–10
Colossians 2:11
Colossians 2:13
Colossians 2:14
Colossians 2:15
Colossians 2:16–17
Colossians 2:18
Colossians 2:19
 Colossians 2:20
Colossians 2:23
Colossians 3:1–4:6
Colossians 3:1
Colossians 3:3
Colossians 3:4
Colossians 3:5
Colossians 3:7
Colossians 3:10
Colossians 3:11
Colossians 3:12–14
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:13–14
Colossians 3:15
Colossians 3:16
Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:18–19
Colossians 3:20–21
Colossians 3:22–4:1
Colossians 4:2–6
Colossians 4:7–17
Colossians 4:7
Colossians 4:9
Colossians 4:10
Colossians 4:11
Colossians 4:12
Colossians 4:13
Colossians 4:14
Colossians 4:15
Colossians 4:16
Colossians 4:17
Colossians 4:18

A. T. ROBERTSON
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Paul and the Intellectuals - The Stone Lectures for 1926 - The substance of these 12 chapters were the 1926 Stone Lectures at
Princeton Theological Seminary

D Edmond Hiebert - A series of expository lectures, originally published in 1928, which unite accurate scholarship with spiritual
edification by a master of the Greek. Abounds in flashes of light from the Greek for the common reader.

Cyril Barber - A verse-by-verse treatment of the letter expounded in the light of its historic setting and the emergence of an incipient
form of Gnosticism.

Colossians Preface
Colossians Table of Contents
Colossians - The New Heresy in the Lycus Valley
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
Colossians 2:6-19 The Triumph of Christ on the Cross
 Colossians 2:20-3:4 Death to Ritualistic Dogmatism
Colossians 3:5-17 The New Man in Christ Exalted
Colossians 3:18-4:1 The Social Obligations of the New Man in Christ
Colossians 4:2-18 Matters Personal
Colossians Bibliography

A. T. ROBERTSON'S WORD PICTURES

COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Emphasis on Greek Word Study on Colossians

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

GIL RUGH
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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 2:15: The Riches of True Knowledge of God
Colossians 4:2-6: Living the Life

ROB SALVATO
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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 2:1-5 I'll Take Him
Colossians 2:6-7 Christianity 101
Colossians 2:8-16 You Are Complete In Him
Colossians 2:16-23 Guarding Your Treasure
Colossians 2:18-23 Guarding Your Treasure Part 2
Colossians 3:1-4 A Heavenly Affection
Colossians 3:5-14 Take Off Your Grave Clothes
Colossians 3:14-17 Maximize Your Potential
Colossians 3:15 Let The Peace Of God Rule
 Colossians 3:18-4:1 From The Heavenlies To Home and Work
Colossians 4:2-6 Watch, Walk & Talk
Colossians 4:7-18 Special Team Players

CHARLES SIMEON
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

NOTE: If you are not familiar with the great saint Charles Simeon see Dr John Piper's discussion of Simeon's life - you will want to
read Simeon's sermons after meeting him! - click Brothers We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering (Mp3 even better)

li>Introduction
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 2:1,2 Mystery of the Gospel to Be Searched Out
Colossians 2:3 The Fulness that is in Christ
Colossians 2:6,7 The Character of Christians
Colossians 2:9 Proper Deity of Christ
Colossians 2:10-12 The Christian's Completeness in Christ
Colossians 2:19 Holding the Head
Colossians 3:1 Our Resurrection With Christ A Motive to Heavenly-Mindedness
Colossians 3:2 Heavenly-Mindedness
Colossians 3:3, 4 The Exalted State of a Christian
Colossians 3:11 Christ is All
Colossians 3:11 The Importance of Sanctification
Colossians 3:12-14 Christian Constancy Displayed
Colossians 3:16 Love to the Scriptures Recommended
Colossians 3:17 Doing All in the Name of Christ
Colossians 3:18 The Relative Duties Explained
Colossians 4:1 The Relative Duties Explained
Colossians 4:12 The Character and Aim of a Christian Minister

CHUCK SMITH
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY AND SERMONS

Colossians 1
Colossians 2-4
Colossians Study Guide

Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:9,10

Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:12
Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:18
Sermon Notes for Colossians 1:18,19
Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:8
Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:13-15
Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:13-17
Sermon Notes for Colossians 2:14,15
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:1
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:1-4
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:1-4
Sermon Notes for Colossians 3:3, 4
Sermon Notes for Colossians 4:2
Sermon Notes for Colossians 4:2-6
Sermon Notes for Colossians 4:12

C. H. SPURGEON
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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 1:29 Work In Us and Work By Us
Colossians 2:6: Life and Walk of Faith
Colossians 2:6 As and So - Study Notes
Colossians 2:6 As and So
Colossians 2:6 A Consistent Walk for Time to Come
Colossians 2:10: Complete in Christ
Colossians 2:13 Life and Pardon
Colossians 2:13, 14 Death and Its Sentence Abolished
Colossians 2:15: Christ Triumphant
Colossians 2:18: Warning to Believers
Colossians 3:1-2 Following the Risen Christ
Colossians 3:4 Christ Our Life - Soon to Appear
Colossians 3:11: Christ is All - 1006
Colossians 3:11: Christ is All - 2888
Colossians 3:11: Christ is All - 3446
Colossians 3:11: Christ is All - Study Notes
Colossians 3:11 All and All in All
Colossians 3:13 Divine Forgiveness Admired and Imitated
Colossians 3:15 That Horrible East Wind
Colossians 3:16: Christ's Indwelling Word
Colossians 3:17 Method and Music or the Art of Holy & Happy Living
Colossians 3:24 All for Jesus
Colossians 4:2 A Sermon for the Week of Prayer

C. H. SPURGEON
COLOSSIANS DEVOTIONALS

Colossians 1:5
Colossians 1:28
Colossians 2:6
Colossians 2:6
Colossians 2:9
 Colossians 3:4
Colossians 3:24
Colossians 4:2

C. H. SPURGEON
COLOSSIANS EXPOSITIONS

Click each chapter for assorted notes

Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4

RAY STEDMAN
COLOSSIANS SERMONS

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 2:1-7: The Overflowing Life
Colossians 2:6-11 Faith and Modern Knowledge
Colossians 2:8-15: Beware!
Colossians 2:16-23: Things that can Ruin your Faith
Colossians 3:1-11: True Human Potential
Colossians 3:12-17: Put on the New
Colossians 3:18-4:6: Living Christianly
Colossians 4:2-4 A Word to the Wise
Colossians 4:7-18: The Early-Day Saints

THIRD MILLENNIUM
COLOSSIANS STUDY NOTES

Colossians 1

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

Colossians 2

Laodicea - Colossians 2:1

All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge - Colossians 2:2-3
Fine-sounding arguments - Colossians 2:4-5
Just as you received . . . continue to live - Colossians 2:6-7
Christ in His Fulness - Colossians 2:8-23
Covenant Warning Against Hollow and Deceptive Philosophies - Colossians 2:8
Hollow and deceptive philosophy - Colossians 2:8
Covenant Fulness in Christ- Colossians 2:9-10
Fullness of the Deity - Colossians 2:9
Given fullness in Christ - Colossians 2:10
Covenant Circumcision and Baptism in Christ - Colossians 2:11-12
Circumcision and baptism - Colossians 2:11
Buried with him . . . raised with him - Colossians 2:12
Covenant Life and Forgiveness in Christ - Colossians 2:13-14
Forgave us all our sins - Colossians 2:13
Canceled the written code - Colossians 2:14
Covenant Triumph of the Cross - Colossians 2:15
Disarmed - Colossians 2:15
Covenant Freedom From Legalism and Asceticism - Colossians 2:16-23
Do not let anyone judge you - Colossians 2:16
Shadow . . . reality - Colossians 2:17
False humility . . . worship of angels - Colossians 2:18
Lost connection with the Head - Colossians 2:19
Basic principles - Colossians 2:20-23

Colossians 3

Raised in Christ to live in Christ - Colossians 3:1-4:6

New Birth, New Desires, New Abilities, and a New Walk - Colossians 3:1-17
Union With Christ - Colossians 3:1-4
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ - Colossians 3:1
On things above . . . earthly things - Colossians 3:2
Hidden with Christ in God - Colossians 3:3
When Christ . . . appears - Colossians 3:4
Death to the Old Sinful Ways - Colossians 3:5-9
Put to death - Colossians 3:5-6
In the life you once lived - Colossians 3:7
Taken off - Colossians 3:8-9
 Life in the New Righteous Ways - Colossians 3:10-17
New self - Colossians 3:10
No Greek or Jew - Colossians 3:11
Compassion . . . perfect unity - Colossians 3:12-14
As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved - Colossians 3:12
Forgive as the Lord - Colossians 3:13-14
The peace of Christ - Colossians 3:15
Teach and admonish - Colossians 3:16
Whatever you do - Colossians 3:17
The family - Colossians 3:18-21
Practical Covenant Instruction - Colossians 3:18-4:6
Relationships: Authority and Submission - Colossians 3:18-4:1
Slaves . . . Masters - Colossians 3:22-4:1

Colossians 4

Kingdom Prayer - Colossians 4:2-4

That I may proclaim - Colossians 4:3-4
Covenant Life and Outsiders - Colossians 4:5-6
Full of grace, seasoned with salt - Colossians 4:6
Final Greetings - Colossians 4:7-18
Tychicus - Colossians 4:7-8
Onesimus - Colossians 4:9
Aristarchus and Mark - Colossians 4:10
Jesus, who is called Justus - Colossians 4:11
Epaphras - Colossians 4:12
Laodicea and Hierapolis - Colossians 4:13
Luke and Demas - Colossians 4:14
Nympha - Colossians 4:15
Letter from Laodicea - Colossians 4:16
Archippus - Colossians 4:17
In my own hand - Colossians 4:18

DAVID THOMPSON
COLOSSIANS 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
Colossians 2:1-7
Colossians 2:8-10
Colossians 2:11-15
Colossians 2:16-19
Colossians 2:20-23
Colossians 3:1-4
Colossians 3:5-9
Colossians 3:9-11
Colossians 3:12-17
Colossians 3:18-21
 Colossians 3:22-4:1
Colossians 4:2-6
Colossians 4:7-18

BOB UTLEY
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

Note: Amillennial

Colossians Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

TODAY IN THE WORD

COLOSSIANS DEVOTIONALS
Moody Bible Institute

Note: Click chapter for multiple entries

Colossians 1 Devotionals
Colossians 2 Devotionals
Colossians 3 Devotionals
Colossians 4 Devotionals

These are the same devotionals by chapter verse

Colossians 1:3-8
Colossians 1:9
Colossians 1:9-14
Colossians 1:13
Colossians 1:13-14
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15
Colossians 1:15-23
Colossians 1:15-23
Colossians 1:19-20
Colossians 1:24-29
Colossians 1:28
Colossians 2:2-3
Colossians 2:6
Colossians 2:13
Colossians 2:13-14
Colossians 2:18-19
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:20-23
Colossians 3:1
Colossians 3:1
Colossians 3:1-4
Colossians 3:1-4
Colossians 3:2
Colossians 3:2
Colossians 3:5-11
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12-14
Colossians 3:12-14
Colossians 3:13
Colossians 3:15
Colossians 3:16
Colossians 3:18-21
Colossians 3:18-21
Colossians 3:23
Colossians 3:23
Colossians 4:2
Colossians 4:4
Colossians 4:5-6
Colossians 4:6
Colossians 4:7-10
Colossians 4:11-14
Colossians 4:15-19

TODAY'S WORD
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY
Grant Richison

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 2:1
Colossians 2:1b
Colossians 2:1c
Colossians 2:2
Colossians 2:2b
Colossians 2:2c
Colossians 2:2d
Colossians 2:2e
Colossians 2:2f
Colossians 2:2g
Colossians 2:2h
Colossians 2:2i
Colossians 2:2j
Colossians 2:2k
Colossians 2:2 l
Colossians 2:3
Colossians 2:4
Colossians 2:5
Colossians 2:5b
Colossians 2:6
Colossians 2:6b
Colossians 2:7
Colossians 2:7b
Colossians 2:7c
Colossians 2:7d
Colossians 2:8
Colossians 2:8b
Colossians 2:8c
Colossians 2:8d
Colossians 2:8e
Colossians 2:8f
Colossians 2:9
Colossians 2:9b
Colossians 2:9c
Colossians 2:10
Colossians 2:11
Colossians 2:11b
Colossians 2:12
Colossians 2:12b
Colossians 2:13
Colossians 2:13b
Colossians 2:13c
Colossians 2:13d
Colossians 2:14
Colossians 2:14b
Colossians 2:15
Colossians 2:15b
Colossians 2:15c
Colossians 2:16
Colossians 2:16b
Colossians 2:16c
Colossians 2:17
Colossians 2:18
Colossians 2:18b
Colossians 2:18c
Colossians 2:18d
Colossians 2:19
Colossians 2:19b
Colossians 2:19c
Colossians 2:19d
Colossians 2:19e
Colossians 2:20
Colossians 2:20b
Colossians 2:20c
Colossians 2:21
Colossians 2:22
Colossians 2:23
Colossians 2:23b
Colossians 2:23c
Colossians 2:23d
Colossians 3:1
Colossians 3:1b
Colossians 3:1c
Colossians 3:2
Colossians 3:2b
Colossians 3:3
Colossians 3:3b
Colossians 3:4
Colossians 3:4b
Colossians 3:5
Colossians 3:5b
Colossians 3:5c
Colossians 3:5d
Colossians 3:5e
Colossians 3:5f
Colossians 3:5g
Colossians 3:5h
Colossians 3:6-7
Colossians 3:8
Colossians 3:8c
Colossians 3:8d
Colossians 3:8e
Colossians 3:8f
Colossians 3:8g
Colossians 3:8h
Colossians 3:8i
Colossians 3:9
Colossians 3:9b
Colossians 3:10
Colossians 3:10b
Colossians 3:10c
Colossians 3:11
Colossians 3:11b
Colossians 3:11c
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:12b
Colossians 3:12c
Colossians 3:12d
Colossians 3:12e
Colossians 3:12f
Colossians 3:12g
Colossians 3:12h
Colossians 3:12i
Colossians 3:12j
Colossians 3:13
Colossians 3:13b
Colossians 3:13c
Colossians 3:13d
Colossians 3:13e
Colossians 3:13f
Colossians 3:14
Colossians 3:14b
Colossians 3:15
Colossians 3:15b
Colossians 3:15c
Colossians 3:15d
Colossians 3:16
Colossians 3:16b
Colossians 3:16c
Colossians 3:16d
Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:17b
Colossians 3:18
Colossians 3:18b
Colossians 3:19
Colossians 3:19b
Colossians 3:19c
Colossians 3:20
Colossians 3:20b
Colossians 3:20c
Colossians 3:20d
Colossians 3:21
Colossians 3:21b
Colossians 3:21c
Colossians 3:22
Colossians 3:22b
Colossians 3:22c
Colossians 3:23
Colossians 3:23b
Colossians 3:24
Colossians 3:25
Colossians 4:1
Colossians 4:2
Colossians 4:2b
Colossians 4:2c
Colossians 4:2d
Colossians 4:2e
Colossians 4:3
Colossians 4:3b
Colossians 4:3c
Colossians 4:3d
Colossians 4:4
Colossians 4:4b
Colossians 4:5
Colossians 4:5b
Colossians 4:5c
Colossians 4:5d
Colossians 4:6
Colossians 4:6b
Colossians 4:6c
Colossians 4:7
Colossians 4:7b
Colossians 4:7c
Colossians 4:7d
Colossians 4:8
Colossians 4:9
Colossians 4:10
Colossians 4:10b
Colossians 4:11
Colossians 4:12
Colossians 4:12b
Colossians 4:12c
Colossians 4:12d
Colossians 4:13
Colossians 4:14
Colossians 4:14b
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Colossians 4:16
Colossians 4:17
Colossians 4:17b
Colossians 4:18

MARVIN VINCENT
COLOSSIANS COMMENTARY

NT Word Studies on Colossians - Emphasis on Greek Word Study

Introduction
Colossians 1 Commentary
Colossians 2 Commentary
Colossians 3 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary

SERMONS BY VERSE

COLOSSIANS 1

Prayer and Spiritual Knowledge Martin Luther Colossians 1:1

Address and Salutation R. Finlayson Colossians 1:1, 2

The Apostolic Salutation U.R. Thomas Colossians 1:1, 2

The Salutation E.S. Prout Colossians 1:1, 2

U. R. Thomas., J. Morison, D.
The Apostolic Salutation Colossians 1:1-5
D.

The Writer and the Readers A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:1-5

The Hope Laid Up in Heaven R.M. Edgar Colossians 1:1-8

Grace and Peace Bp. Davenant. Colossians 1:2

In Christ A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:2

Motives to Saintliness P. Bayne, B. D. Colossians 1:2

Saints T. Watson, B. A. Colossians 1:2

Saints, Believers, Brethren Alexander Maclaren Colossians 1:2

Apostolic Thanksgiving U. R. Thomas., G. Barlow. Colossians 1:3-8

Christian Love the Chief Grace H. W. Beecher. Colossians 1:3-8

Five Christian Elements J. Hirst. Colossians 1:3-8

Pauline Sorites R. Finlayson Colossians 1:3-8

Thanksgiving T. Watson, B. A. Colossians 1:3-8

The Apostle's Thanksgiving for the Spiritual Progress of the

T. Croskery Colossians 1:3-8
Colossians

The Apostolic Thanksgiving U.R. Thomas Colossians 1:3-8

The Connection Between Thanksgiving and Prayer Passavant. Colossians 1:3-8

The Prelude A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:3-8

The Thanksgiving E.S. Prout Colossians 1:3-8

Christian Hope S. Rutherford. Colossians 1:5

Hope Laid Up in Heaven P. Bayne, B. D. Colossians 1:5

The Gospel-Hope Alexander Maclaren Colossians 1:5

The Heavenly Hope J. Parsons. Colossians 1:5

The Argument for the Gospel Based on the Triumphs of

Ll. D. Bevan, D. D. Colossians 1:5-6
Missions

The Perennial Fruitfulness of the Gospel Bishop Lightfoot. Colossians 1:5-6

The Fruitfulness of the Gospel W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:6

The Gospel, its Spread and Fruitfulness J. Daille. Colossians 1:6-8

The Progress of Christianity Dr. Haven. Colossians 1:6-8

The True Gospel Universally the Same George Barlow. Colossians 1:6-8

A Faithful Minister of Christ R. McAll, D. D. Colossians 1:7

A Picture of a Faithful Minister Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." Colossians 1:7

Epaphras J. Daille. Colossians 1:7

Ministerial Responsibility H. W. Beecher. Colossians 1:7

Ministers Must be Faithful Colossians 1:7

The Praise of Service A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:7

Two Reasons for Love in the Spirit Bishop Davenant. Colossians 1:8

Colossians I. 9 Thomas Arnold Colossians 1:9

Colossians I. 9 Thomas Arnold Colossians 1:9

Knowledge and Obedience W. H. Griffith Thomas Colossians 1:9

The Knowledge of God's Will W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:9, 10

The Apostle's Prayer for the Enlargement and Completion of

T. Croskery Colossians 1:9-11
Their Spiritual Life

A Comprehensive Apostolic Prayer G. Barlow. Colossians 1:9-12

A Worthy Walk Family Churchman Colossians 1:9-12

All Pleasing J. Vaughan, M. A. Colossians 1:9-12

Filled with the Knowledge of His Will T. Binney. Colossians 1:9-12

Fruitful in Every Good Work W. Arnot, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

Fruitfulness Bishop Davenant. Colossians 1:9-12

Fruitfulness and Progress J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

God Known Imperfectly But Really H. W. Beecher. Colossians 1:9-12

Intercessory Prayer C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:9-12

Knowledge of Divine Will Bishop Davenant. Colossians 1:9-12

Life a Walk J. Daille. Colossians 1:9-12

Multiform Fruitfulness C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:9-12

No Work Must be Declined C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:9-12

Paul's Desire for the Colossians J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

Spiritual Knowledge and its Practical Results C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:9-12

The Blessed Occupancy F. B. Meyer, B. A. Colossians 1:9-12

The Essential Connection Between Knowledge and Piety W. Arnot, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

The Experimental Knowledge of God the End of All Christian

Dean Goulburn. Colossians 1:9-12
Endeavour

The Intercession E.S. Prout Colossians 1:9-12

The Knowledge of God E. D. Griffin, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

The Knowledge of the Will of God S. Martin. Colossians 1:9-12

The Necessity of Christian Fruitfulness to Divine Knowledge W. Arnot, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

The Necessity of Divine Knowledge to Christian Fruitfulness W. Arnot, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

The Prayer A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

The Use of Spiritual Understanding Bishop D. Wilson. Colossians 1:9-12

The Value of Intercessory Prayer I. S. Spencer, D. D. Colossians 1:9-12

Walk Worthily T. Stork. Colossians 1:9-12

Walking So as to Please God J. H. Evans, M. A. Colossians 1:9-12

Sanctified Knowledge S. Charnock. Colossians 1:9-14

Spiritual Knowledge G. S. Bowes. Colossians 1:9-14

The Apostolic Prayer U. R. Thomas. Colossians 1:9-14

The Apostolic Prayer U.R. Thomas Colossians 1:9-14

The Best Knowledge J. Spencer. Colossians 1:9-14

The Kingdom of God's Dear Son R.M. Edgar Colossians 1:9-14

The Knowledge of the Divine Will W. B. Pope, D. D. Colossians 1:9-14

The Power of Unceasing Prayer Colossians 1:9-14

Prayer Leading Up to the Person of Christ R. Finlayson Colossians 1:9-23

'All Power' Alexander Maclaren Colossians 1:11

God's All Strength J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 1:11

Patience Colossians 1:11

Archbishop Trench., Bishop

Patience and Long-Suffering Colossians 1:11
Lightfoot.

Patient Long-Suffering Colossians 1:11

Peace in Pain Colossians 1:11

Strengthened with Glorious Power Bishop Davenant. Colossians 1:11

The Source and Object of Spiritual Strength J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 1:11

Divine Meetness of the Saints for Their Inheritance T. Croskery Colossians 1:12

Thankful for Inheritance Alexander Maclaren Colossians 1:12

Thankful Service H. J. Wilmot-Buxton Colossians 1:12

The Inheritance George MacDonald Colossians 1:12

The Inheritance of the Saints W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:12

Meetness for Heaven O. Winslow, D. D. Colossians 1:12-14

Meetness for Heaven W. Baxendale. Colossians 1:12-14

Meetness for the Inheritance C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:12-14

Meetness for the Inheritance of the Saints in Light W. A. Butler, M. A. Colossians 1:12-14

Meetness for the Saintly Inheritance G. Barlow. Colossians 1:12-14

The Father's Gift Through the Son A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:12-14

The Inheritance T. Guthrie, D. D., W. Birch. Colossians 1:12-14

The Inheritance not the Reward of Merit W. Birch. Colossians 1:12-14

The Inheritance of Light Paxton Hood. Colossians 1:12-14

The Inheritance of the Faithful J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 1:12-14

The Inheritance of the Saints W. Jay. Colossians 1:12-14

The Inheritance of the Saints R. Watson. Colossians 1:12-14

The Joy of Light H. J. W. Buxton, M. A. Colossians 1:12-14

The Love of the Father E.S. Prout Colossians 1:12-14

The Saints in Light H. Melvill, D. D. Colossians 1:12-14

Unmeetness for the Inheritance T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:12-14

What is Inheritance T. Guthrie. Colossians 1:12-14

Translation into Christ's Kingdom T. Croskery Colossians 1:13

God is the Deliverer J. L. Nye. Colossians 1:13-14

N. Byfield.
See also his commentary

“The author lived in intense pain, and died

His Dear Son at 44, yet he produced quite a mountain of
Colossians 1:13-14
literature. He writes like an earnest, faithful
man, resolved to keep back nothing of the
counsel of God; but he too little studies
brevity, and consequently he wearies most
readers. He is always worth consulting.” –
Spurgeon

Redemption Bp. Davenant. Colossians 1:13-14

Religion a Great Change Arvine. Colossians 1:13-14

The Duty of Thankfulness for the Deliverance P. Bayne, B. D. Colossians 1:13-14

The Great Moral Translation G. Barlow. Colossians 1:13-14

The Great Spiritual Change J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 1:13-14

The Kingdom of Christ T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:13-14

The Power of Darkness T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:13-14

The Translation T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:13-14

The Unconsciousness of the Sinner Under the Mower of

P. Bayne, B. D. Colossians 1:13-14
Darkness

Translated Us N. Byfield. Colossians 1:13-14

Redemption W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:14

Redemption Through the Blood of Christ T. Croskery Colossians 1:14

Christ First Professor Reuss. Colossians 1:14-20

Forgiveness and Remission of Sins J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 1:14-20

Jesus Christ the End of the Creation C. P. Jennings. Colossians 1:14-20

Pardon, not Justice, Wanted Colossians 1:14-20

Plan of Redemption Christmas Evans. Colossians 1:14-20

Redemption T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:14-20

Redemption Atonement for and Remission of Sin T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:14-20

Redemption God's Forgiveness as King and Father G. Calthrop, M. A. Colossians 1:14-20

Redemption Incomplete Until Accepted by Faith in Christ P. Bayne, B. D. Colossians 1:14-20

Redemption Partial and Complete Bishop Davenant. Colossians 1:14-20

The Deity of Christ B. W. Noel, M. A. Colossians 1:14-20

The Greatness of Redemption P. Bayne, B. D. Colossians 1:14-20

The Value of Pardon H. W. Taylor. Colossians 1:14-20

The Witness of Creation to the Gospel J. O. Dykes, D. D. Colossians 1:14-20

We have Redemption Through His Blood Colossians 1:14-20

Christ in His Relations to God and to the World W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:15

Christ is Intended to be Familiarly Known Colossians 1:15

Christ is One of Us Colossians 1:15

Christ the Image of God Colossians 1:15

The Firstborn J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 1:15

The Image of God T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:15

The Image of the Invisible God H. W. Beecher. Colossians 1:15

Christ's Headship Over Nature T. Croskery Colossians 1:15-17

The Glory of the Son E.S. Prout Colossians 1:15-17

The Dignity of Christ A. J. F. Behrends, D. D. Colossians 1:15-19

The Divine Pre-Eminence of Christ U. R. Thomas. Colossians 1:15-19

The Glory of the Son A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:15-19

The Person of Christ T. Watson, B. A. Colossians 1:15-19

The Glories of King Jesus R.M. Edgar Colossians 1:15-20

Christ All in All U.R. Thomas Colossians 1:15-29

Christ the Creator C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:16

Christ the End of Creation T. Guthrie, D. D., Bp. Lightfoot. Colossians 1:16

The Advent in Creation W. J. Adeney, M. A. Colossians 1:16

The Work of Creation by and for Jesus Christ R. W. Hamilton, LL. D. Colossians 1:16

Thrones, or Dominions, or Principalities, or Powers A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:16

All Things Exist in Christ J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 1:17

Christ and His Church J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 1:18

Christ in All Things the Pre-Eminent J. Stoughton, D. D. Colossians 1:18

Christ is Pre-Eminent R. Thomas, D. D. Colossians 1:18

Christ Pre-Eminent H. G. Guinness. Colossians 1:18

Christ Pre-Eminent in All Things W. P. Appelbe, LL. D. Colossians 1:18

Christ the Beginning T. Manton, D. D. Colossians 1:18

Christ the Head of the Church Bp. Davenant. Colossians 1:18

Christ's Headship of the Church T. Croskery Colossians 1:18

Church Authority H. Allon, D. D. Colossians 1:18

One with Christ Luther. Colossians 1:18

The Beginning T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:18

The Body and its Head A. Roberts, M. A. Colossians 1:18

The Divine Harbinger T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:18

The Firstborn T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:18

The Firstborn from the Dead T. Manton, D. D. Colossians 1:18

The Firstborn from the Dead W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:18

The Head T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:18

The Head of the Church C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:18

The Holy Catholic Church G. Clayton, M. A. Colossians 1:18

The Pre-Eminent One J. Sherman. Colossians 1:18

Who is the Beginning Colossians 1:18

The Supremacy of Christ in the Moral Universe E.S. Prout Colossians 1:18-20

All Fulness in Christ Charles Haddon Spurgeon Colossians 1:19

The Fulness of the Godhead in Jesus Christ T. Croskery Colossians 1:19

Fulness of Christ Cannot be Supplemented C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:19-22

Fulness of Grace in Christ Bishop Davenant. Colossians 1:19-22

No Limit to the Fulness in Christ T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 1:19-22

Peace by the Blood of Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:19-22

Peace Through the Blood of the Cross J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 1:19-22

Reconciliation J. Donne, D. D. Colossians 1:19-22

Reconciliation by Christ F.W. Robertson, M.A. Colossians 1:19-22

The Atonement W. M. Taylor, D. D. Colossians 1:19-22

J. Morison, D. D., T. Guthrie,

The Fulness Colossians 1:19-22
D. D.

The Fulness of Christ Congregational Remembrancer Colossians 1:19-22

The Fulness of Christ H. Brooke. Colossians 1:19-22

The Fulness of Christ the Treasury of the Saints C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:19-22

The Nature and Issues of Reconciliation J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 1:19-22

The Personal Blessings of Reconciliation G. Barlow. Colossians 1:19-22

The Reconciler T. Guthrie, D. D Colossians 1:19-22

The Reconciling Son A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:19-22

The Reconciling Work of the Great Mediator G. Barlow. Colossians 1:19-22

The Great Reconciliation W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:20

The Reconcilation Effected by Christ T. Croskery Colossians 1:20

Colossians I. 21, 22 St. Chrysostom Colossians 1:21

Application of the Reconciliation to the Special Case of the

T. Croskery Colossians 1:21-23
Colossians

Our Reconciliation W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:21-23

The Apostle's Comprehensive View of Salvation E.S. Prout Colossians 1:21-23

The Indwelling Christ the Believer's Hope of Glory R.M. Edgar Colossians 1:21-29

The Ultimate Purpose of Reconciliation A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:22-23

A Good Hope Distinguished Congregational Pulpit Colossians 1:23

Changeful Christians C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:23

Immovable Christians Arrine. Colossians 1:23

Our Life-Work J. J. Black, LL. D. Colossians 1:23

Standfast C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:23

The Condition of Man's Final Blessedness G. Barlow. Colossians 1:23

Which was Preached to Every N. Byfield. Colossians 1:23

The Ministry of the Mystery U.R. Thomas Colossians 1:23-29

Joy in Suffering H. Simon. Colossians 1:24

Joy in Suffering James Hinton. Colossians 1:24

Suffering Working Perfection W. M. H. Aitken, M. A. Colossians 1:24

The Joy of Suffering for the Church G. Barlow. Colossians 1:24

The Privilege of Suffering E.S. Prout Colossians 1:24

The Mission, Sufferings, Gospel, and Preaching of the Apostle T. Croskery Colossians 1:24-27

Paul's Sufferings R. Finlayson Colossians 1:24-29

St. Paul's View of His Ministry E.S. Prout Colossians 1:24-29

Divine Ordination to the Ministry H. W. Beecher. Colossians 1:25-27

St. Paul a Proof of His Gospel A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:25-27

The Pre-Eminent Honour and Sublime Theme of the Christian

G. Barlow. Colossians 1:25-27
Ministry

Colossians I. 26-28 St. Chrysostom Colossians 1:26

U. R. Thomas., A. Maclaren, D.
The Gospel Mystery Colossians 1:26
D.

The Mystery Manifest Homiletic Review Colossians 1:26

Christ in the Heart J. L. Nye. Colossians 1:27

Christ in the Heart the Believer's Hope Congregational Remembrancer Colossians 1:27

Christ in You R. M. McCheyne, M. A. Colossians 1:27

 W. H. Luckenbach., B.
Christ in You Colossians 1:27
Beddome, M. A.

Christ in You an Expanding Force C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:27

Christ in You the Hope of Glory T. Binney., C. Bradley, M. A. Colossians 1:27

Christ, the Hope of Glory W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:27

The Gospel Mystery C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:27

The Hope of Glory New Testament Anecdotes Colossians 1:27

The Indwelling of Christ H. W. Beecher. Colossians 1:27

The Indwelling Saviour R. Newton, D. D. Colossians 1:27

The True Christ of Man D. Thomas, D. D. Colossians 1:27

A Training Perfection H. Melvill, B. D. Colossians 1:28

Aim At Perfection Lord Chesterfield. Colossians 1:28

An Earnest Preacher Colossians 1:28

Christ Personally the Subject of Preaching C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:28

Earnestness in Warning Men W. Baxendale. Colossians 1:28

Faithfulness Reciprocated D. L. Moody. Colossians 1:28

Growth in Perfection T. G. Upham, LL. D. Colossians 1:28

Memoirs of Mrs. Grant of

Ministerial Faithfulness Colossians 1:28
Laggan.

Motives to Earnestness S. J. Moore. Colossians 1:28

On Preaching Christ Mr. Wilson. Colossians 1:28

Perfection a Life's Work H. W. Beecher. Colossians 1:28

Sinners Must be Warned Colossians 1:28

The Apostolic Ministry W. B. Collyer, D. D. Colossians 1:28

The Christian Ministry A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 1:28

The Exalted Aim of the Christian Minister W. Birch., N. Byfield. Colossians 1:28

The Manner in Which the Apostle Discharged His Divinely Given

T. Croskery Colossians 1:28, 29
Trust

The Mission of Christian Preaching W.F. Adneney Colossians 1:28, 29

Christian Endeavour Alexander Maclaren Colossians 1:29

Work in Us and Work by Us C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 1:29

COLOSSIANS 2

And Comfort W. H. Griffith Thomas Colossians 2:1

Nature and Objects of the Apostle's Struggle on Behalf of the

T. Croskery. Colossians 2:1-3
Saints

St. Paul's Anxieties for the Colossians, and How They Were
E.S. Prout Colossians 2:1-3
Allayed

Three Wonderful Things U.R. Thomas Colossians 2:1-3

All Riches of the Full Assurance of Understanding N. Byfield. Colossians 2:1-4

Christian Unity W. Williams. Colossians 2:1-4

Earthly and Heavenly Riches Colossians 2:1-4

Error is Insidious Dr. R. W. Hamilton. Colossians 2:1-4

Ministerial Anxiety G. Barlow. Colossians 2:1-4

Paul's Striving for the Colossians A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:1-4

Satan's Method C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:1-4

Soul Prosperity W. M. Punshon, LL. D. Colossians 2:1-4

St. Paul's Conflict J. Daille. Colossians 2:1-4

The Boundless Wealth of Wisdom in Christ J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 2:1-4

The Full Assurance of Knowledge W. B. Pope, D. D. Colossians 2:1-4

J. Hughes, D. D., J. Spence, D.

The Full Assurance of Understanding Colossians 2:1-4
D.

The Hidden Treasures of Wisdom in Christ G. Barlow. Colossians 2:1-4

The Treasures of Christ in Relation to Education W. Archer Butler, M. A. Colossians 2:1-4

The Triple Fruit of Evangelical Doctrine Bishop Davenant. Colossians 2:1-4

The True Safeguard Against Error A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:1-4

This I Say Lest Any Man Should Beguile You J. Daille. Colossians 2:1-4

Three Wonderful Things U. R. Thomas. Colossians 2:1-4

Introduction to the Polemical Part of the Epistle R. Finlayson Colossians 2:1-7

The Trinity as the Source of Christian Love and Consolation R.M. Edgar Colossians 2:1-7

A Warning Against Deceivers T. Croskery. Colossians 2:4, 5

Blessed Christian Possibilities U.R. Thomas Colossians 2:4-7

Congratulations and Counsels E.S. Prout Colossians 2:4-7

A Lofty Church Ideal A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:5

Apostolic Praise of Order and Stability G. Barlow. Colossians 2:5

Order and Steadfastness Bp. Alexander. Colossians 2:5

Phases of Human Nature D. Thomas, D. D. Colossians 2:5

The Faith and Order of the Gospel Recommended Colossians 2:5

The Separation of Friends G. B. Birch. Colossians 2:5

The Value of Steadfast Faith C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:5

Christian Progress Alexander Maclaren Colossians 2:6

Colossians Ii. 6, 7 St. Chrysostom Colossians 2:6

As and So C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:6-7

Christ is the Believer's Foundation T. Guthrie. Colossians 2:6-7

Christian Activity the Safeguard of the Church Bishop Magee. Colossians 2:6-7

Faith is Receiving Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:6-7

Growth in Christ W.F. Adneney Colossians 2:6, 7

Progress is Gradual Dr. Goulburn. Colossians 2:6-7

Receiving Christ and Walking in Him J. Vaughan, M. A. Colossians 2:6-7

Retrospection the Basis of Progress J. Burton. Colossians 2:6-7

Suggestive Features of the Christian Life G. Barlow. Colossians 2:6-7

The Christian Life J. Gill. Colossians 2:6-7

The Christly Character D. Thomas, D. D. Colossians 2:6-7

The Life and Walk of Faith C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:6-7

The Principle of a Consistent Christian Walk T. Croskery. Colossians 2:6, 7

The Threefold Growth A. J. Gordon, D. D. Colossians 2:6-7

A Warning Against Speculative Deceivers T. Croskery. Colossians 2:8

Christ the Treasury of Wisdom W.F. Adneney Colossians 2:8

Philosophy and its Counterfeit D. Thomas, D. D. Colossians 2:8

Philosophy Discriminated A. Vinet, D. D. Colossians 2:8

Philosophy True and False Bp. Davenant. Colossians 2:8

St. Paul's Attitude Towards Philosophy Bp. Lightfoot. Colossians 2:8

The Bane and the Antidote A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:8

The Fear Which Terminates in the Second Death Andrew Lee et al Colossians 2:8

The Gospel to be Preached in its Purity S. H. Leary, D. C. L. Colossians 2:8

The Gospel to be Preached Simply C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:8

The Marks of a False Philosophy G. Barlow. Colossians 2:8

The Pure Milk of God's Word S. H. Leary, D. C. L. Colossians 2:8

The Spoiler and His Implement Bp. Alexander., Bp. Lightfoot. Colossians 2:8

Christ's Fulness the Christian's Safeguard E.S. Prout Colossians 2:8-10

Christ Our All R.M. Edgar Colossians 2:8-15

Philosophy R. Finlayson Colossians 2:8-15

The Complete Man U.R. Thomas Colossians 2:8-15

The Full Divinity of Christ W.F. Adneney Colossians 2:9

The Fulness of Christ E. H. Palmer. Colossians 2:9

The Fulness of God Dwelling in Christ E. Payson, D. D. Colossians 2:9

Christ the Fulness of the Godhead, and Our Relationship to Him T. Croskery. Colossians 2:9, 10

Angels N. Byfield. Colossians 2:10

Believers Complete in Christ A. Fletcher, D. D. Colossians 2:10

Christians Complete in Christ E. Cooper, M. A. Colossians 2:10

Complete in Christ J. Vaughan, M. A. Colossians 2:10

Complete in Christ E. P. Terhune, D. D. Colossians 2:10

Completed Life W. L. Watkinson. Colossians 2:10

Completely Furnished C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:10

Every Need of Man Supplied in Christ C. Clemance, D. D. Colossians 2:10

The Completing of the Soul H. Bushnell, D. D. Colossians 2:10

The Fulness of Humanity W.F. Adneney Colossians 2:10

Ye are Complete in Him T. Jones, D. D. Colossians 2:10

The True Circumcision T. Croskery. Colossians 2:11

Christian Circumcision G. Barlow. Colossians 2:11-12

The Believer's Identification with Christ Bishop Alexander. Colossians 2:11-12

The Circumcision of Christ J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 2:11-12

The True Circumcision A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:11-12

Purity, Pardon, and Victory Through Christ E.S. Prout Colossians 2:11-15

The Import of Christian Baptism T. Croskery. Colossians 2:12

Characteristics of the New Life J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 2:13-14

Spiritual Death J. B. Owen, M. A. Colossians 2:13-14

The Dead Soul J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 2:13-14

The Great Deliverance Bishop Davenant. Colossians 2:13-14

The Holy Spirit is the Quickener T. W. Jenkyn, D. D. Colossians 2:13-14

The Transition from Death to Life G. Barlow. Colossians 2:13-14

The Atonement and its Blessed Results T. Croskery. Colossians 2:13-15

Cancelled and Nailed Up New Testament Anecdotes Colossians 2:14

Our Indictment Cancelled by the Cross J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 2:14

The Cross the Death of Law A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:14

The Handwriting Blotted Out Bp. Davenant. Colossians 2:14

The Law is Against Sinners J. Edmond, D. D. Colossians 2:14

Believers Share the Triumph of Christ Colossians 2:15

Christ Triumphant C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:15

Christ's Victory Christ and other Masters. Colossians 2:15

The Triumph of Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 2:15

The Triumph of the Cross G. Barlow. Colossians 2:15

Colossians Ii. 16-19 St. Chrysostom Colossians 2:16

The Rights of Liberty W.F. Adneney Colossians 2:16

Christian Liberty A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:16-17

Condemnation of Ritualistic Observances and Ascetic Severities T. Croskery. Colossians 2:16, 17

Religion, Freedom, and Joy John Smith. Colossians 2:16-17

The Ceremonial and the Real in Religion G. Barlow. Colossians 2:16-17

The Shadow and the Substance J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 2:16-17

Christian Independence U.R. Thomas Colossians 2:16-19

Two Dangers to be Avoided E.S. Prout Colossians 2:16-19

Legalism Exposed R.M. Edgar Colossians 2:16-23

Three Errors R. Finlayson Colossians 2:16-23

A Warning to Believers Charles Haddon Spurgeon Colossians 2:18

A Warning Against Angel Worship T. Croskery. Colossians 2:18, 19

Angel Worship Bp. Davenant. Colossians 2:18-19

False Confidences Christian Age Colossians 2:18-19

How Self-Will May be Lost Colossians 2:18-19

Humility Before God Hoveden. Colossians 2:18-19

Speculative and Practical Error Dean Vaughan. Colossians 2:18-19

The Angels and the Head A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:18-19

The Head and the Body Bp. Davenant. Colossians 2:18-19

The Seductive Peril of a False Philosophy G. Barlow. Colossians 2:18-19

The Union Between Head and Body Bp. Lightfoot. Colossians 2:18-19

A Warning Against Asceticism T. Croskery. Colossians 2:20-23

Religion Does not Consist, in Bodily Neglect R. Stevens. Colossians 2:20-23

Ritualism Described and Condemned J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 2:20-23

The Ceremonial in Religion G. Barlow. Colossians 2:20-23

The Christian's Exemption from Bondage to Outwardness U.R. Thomas Colossians 2:20-23

The Soul's True Freedom in Christ Alone C. Wadsworth, D. D. Colossians 2:20-23

The Worthlessness of Unauthorized Ceremonialism E.S. Prout Colossians 2:20-23

Two Final Tests of the False Teaching A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 2:20-23

The Failure of Asceticism W.F. Adneney Colossians 2:23

COLOSSIANS 3

Christian Aspiration W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:1

Easter Wednesday Also Suited to Easter Tuesday Martin Luther Colossians 3:1

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany Martin Luther Colossians 3:1

Risen with Christ Alexander Maclaren Colossians 3:1

The Obligations of the Risen Life T. Croskery Colossians 3:1

The Peace of God Charles Kingsley Colossians 3:1

The Heavenly Life R.M. Edgar Colossians 3:1, 2

Above the Tide J. L. Nye. Colossians 3:1-4

Aspring Towards Heaven T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 3:1-4

Attaining Higher Life D. L. Moody. Colossians 3:1-4

Believers Risen with Christ, and Their Duty in Consequenc W. Jay. Colossians 3:1-4

Christ and the Higher Nature Principal Tulloch. Colossians 3:1-4

Excelsior D. Davies, M. A. Colossians 3:1-4

Following the Risen Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:1-4

High Ground for the Affection T. H. Leary. Colossians 3:1-4

Homewards T. H. Leary. Colossians 3:1-4

Of the Resurrection Bishop Andrewes. Colossians 3:1-4

Our Risen Life R. Finlayson Colossians 3:1-4

Present Privileges: Future Glory E.S. Prout Colossians 3:1-4

Reasons for Seeking the Things Above Robert Hall, M. A. Colossians 3:1-4

Family Churchman., Dean

Risen with Christ Colossians 3:1-4
Vaughan

Risen with Christ Bishop Beveridge. Colossians 3:1-4

Seek Those Things that are Above J. Beaumont, M. D. Colossians 3:1-4

Seeking Things Above Canon Liddon. Colossians 3:1-4

The Affections Elevated C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:1-4

The Christian Risen with Christ Ebenezer Temple. Colossians 3:1-4

The Christian Temper Knox Little. Colossians 3:1-4

The Christian's Higher Life U.R. Thomas Colossians 3:1-4

The Heavenly Aspirations of the Renewed Nature F. Wagstaff. Colossians 3:1-4

The Hidden Life A. Vinet, D. D. Colossians 3:1-4

The Resurrection of Christ an Argument for Seeking Things Archbishop Tillotson. Colossians 3:1-4

The Risen Life Canon Liddon. Colossians 3:1-4

When Will the World Grow Better G. Maurer. Colossians 3:1-4

Affections Rightly Placed W. Bridge, M. A. Colossians 3:2

Affections the Wings of the Soul J. Inglis. Colossians 3:2

Attractions of the World Cuyler. Colossians 3:2

Drawings Toward Heaven T. De Witt Talmage, D. D. Colossians 3:2

Earthly and Heavenly Things R. Baxter. Colossians 3:2

Earthly-Mindedness J. Spence. Colossians 3:2

Love of the World From the Hindustani. Colossians 3:2

Not on Things on the Earth E. Hake. Colossians 3:2

Setting the Affections on Things Above Colossians 3:2

Spirituality a Safeguard Against Temptation C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:2

The Affections to be Habitually Heavenward T. F. B. Tinling, B. A. Colossians 3:2

The Antidote to Asceticism and Sensualism Bishop Lightfoot. Colossians 3:2

The Death of Melancthon Colossians 3:2

The Heart Misplaced Bishop Reynolds. Colossians 3:2

The Heavenly Inheritance Preferred W. Anderson, LL. D. Colossians 3:2

The Supreme Attachment Due to Spiritual Objects John Foster. Colossians 3:2

The Vital Transference T. De Witt Talmage, D. D. Colossians 3:2

Things Above J. Cumming, D. D. Colossians 3:2

Vanity of Earthly Things C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:2

Heavenly Things the True Object of Christian Contemplation T. Croskery Colossians 3:2, 3
Colossians Iii. 3 Thomas Arnold Colossians 3:3

The Hidden Life W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:3

E. Garbett, M. A., A. Vinet, D.

Death and Life in Christ Colossians 3:3-4
D.

Life Hid in Christ H. T. Miller. Colossians 3:3-4

The Christian Life Is Paxton Hood. Colossians 3:3-4

The Christian's Life W. M. Punshon, LL. D. Colossians 3:3-4

The Christian's Life Hid with Christ E B. Pusey, D. D. Colossians 3:3-4

The Hidden Life G. Mc Michael, B. A. Colossians 3:3-4

The Hidden Life Bishop Huntington. Colossians 3:3-4

The Hidden Life C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:3-4

The Hidden Life -- with Christ in God F. Ferguson. Colossians 3:3-4

The Hidden Life of the Christian T. B. Baker, M. A Colossians 3:3-4

The Life Hid with Christ in God Paxton Hood. Colossians 3:3-4

The Lost Taste Colossians 3:3-4

The Power of a New Affection Dr. Fish. Colossians 3:3-4

The Present Condition and Future Glory of Life in Christ G. Barlow. Colossians 3:3-4

The Seed of an Inner Life James Hamilton, D. D. Colossians 3:3-4

Anticipations of Glory C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:4

Christ Our Life C. Hodge, D. D. Colossians 3:4

Christ Our Life W. Steele, M. A. Colossians 3:4

Christ Our Life Jabez Bunting, D. D. Colossians 3:4

Christ Our Life J. T. Woodhouse. Colossians 3:4

Christ Our Life C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:4

Christ Our Life and Our Hope T. West, B. A. Colossians 3:4

Christ the Life and Hope of Believers T. Brooks. Colossians 3:4

Christ the Life and Hope of the Church Joseph Davies. Colossians 3:4

The Believer's Final Manifestation with Christ T. Croskery Colossians 3:4

The Christian's Winter and Summer Colossians 3:4

Colossians Iii. 7-May St. Chrysostom Colossians 3:5

Sins of the Flesh and the Sin of Covetousness E.S. Prout Colossians 3:5-7

The Duty of Mortifying the Old Man T. Croskery Colossians 3:5-7

Anger H. W. Beecher. Colossians 3:5-9

Blasphemy, its Nature J. Daille. Colossians 3:5-9

Control of Temper W. Baxendale. Colossians 3:5-9

Conversion and the Old Nature H. W. Beecher. Colossians 3:5-9

Corruptions Overcome by Grace C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:5-9

Corruptions Overcome Gradually C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:5-9

Covetousness W. Arnot, D. D. Colossians 3:5-9

Covetousness Edgar A. Poe. Colossians 3:5-9

Covetousness is Idolatry Colossians 3:5-9

Denying The Colossians 3:5-9

Dissuasives from Evil Bishop Davenant. Colossians 3:5-9

Effects of Disobedience E. Foster. Colossians 3:5-9

Filthy Conversation J. Daille. Colossians 3:5-9

Gold in the Heart Colossians 3:5-9

Malice J. Daille. Colossians 3:5-9

Mortifying the Flesh T. Hamilton, D. D. Colossians 3:5-9

Purity of Conversation Christian, Boston Colossians 3:5-9

Slander Cannot be Recalled W. Baxendale. Colossians 3:5-9

Slaying Self A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 3:5-9

The Believer's View of Past Sin Bishop Meade. Colossians 3:5-9

The Children of Disobedience J. Parker, D. D. Colossians 3:5-9

The Evil Speaker J. Daille. Colossians 3:5-9

The Evils of Bad Temper J. Daille. Colossians 3:5-9

The Flesh to be Crucified Colossians 3:5-9

The Idolatry of Covetousness C. S. Robinson, D. D. Colossians 3:5-9

The Mortification of the Sinful Principle in Man G. Barlow. Colossians 3:5-9

The Wrath of God Jonathan Edwards. Colossians 3:5-9

The Wrath of God a Present Thing J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 3:5-9

Death to Evil U.R. Thomas Colossians 3:5-11

Dying Before Rising R. Finlayson Colossians 3:5-11

Mortification After Death R.M. Edgar Colossians 3:5-11

A Warning Against Social Sins T. Croskery Colossians 3:8, 9

The New Life in Christ the Death Warrant to Old Sins E.S. Prout Colossians 3:8-11

The Ground of These Practical Precepts T. Croskery Colossians 3:9, 10

Acting a Lie Colossians 3:9-11

Example of Truthfulness The Duke of Wellington. Colossians 3:9-11

Falsehood Difficult to Maintain Archbishop Whately. Colossians 3:9-11

Folly and Misery of Lying R. Gilpin. Colossians 3:9-11

Kinds of Lies Bishop Davenant. Colossians 3:9-11

Life Changed for the Better Family Treasury Colossians 3:9-11

Love of Truth H. O. Mackay. Colossians 3:9-11

Lying Against Reason Durandus. Colossians 3:9-11

Lying Unsafe Proverbs Colossians 3:9-11

New Leaves Pushing Off the Old C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:9-11

Speech and Mind Must be At One Colossians 3:9-11

Spiritual Renewal in Christ J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 3:9-11

The Disgrace of Lying Lord Bacon. Colossians 3:9-11

The Folly of Lying Addison. Colossians 3:9-11

The Nature of Lying Colossians 3:9-11

The New Nature Wrought Out in the New Life A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 3:9-11

Truth and Falsehood J. H. Wilson. Colossians 3:9-11

Religious Affections Arise from Spiritual Enlightenment L. O. Thompson. Colossians 3:10

The Image of God Restored to Men R. W. Dale, LL. D. Colossians 3:10

All Distinctions Obliterated in Christ T. Croskery Colossians 3:11

But Christ is All in All T. Watson. Colossians 3:11

Christ All in All S. P. Sprecher, D. D. Colossians 3:11

Christ All in All R. P. Buddicomb, M. A. Colossians 3:11

Christ All in All in Death Colossians 3:11

Christ All, and in All W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:11

Christ Everything to the Christian W. Jay. Colossians 3:11

Christ is a Christian's All Colossians 3:11

Christ is All C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:11

Christ is All J. Fletcher, D. D. Colossians 3:11

Christ is All Colossians 3:11

Christ is All C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:11

Christ is All Charles Haddon Spurgeon Colossians 3:11

The High Level T. Davies, Ph. D. Colossians 3:11

The Lord Jesus Christ All in All W. Jay. Colossians 3:11

The Christian's Wardrobe E.S. Prout Colossians 3:12, 13

The Duty of Putting on All the Characteristic Qualities of the

T. Croskery Colossians 3:12-14
New Man

A Holy Church T. W. Jenkyn, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

A Holy Life H. Bonar, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

Bowels of Mercies Bishop Davenant. Colossians 3:12-15

Election Paxton Hood. Colossians 3:12-15

Gentle Christians Colossians 3:12-15

Humbleness of Mind Colossians 3:12-15

Humility a Safeguard Colossians 3:12-15

Humility and Cheerfulness J. Ruskin. Colossians 3:12-15

Kindness J. Morison, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

Long-Suffering N. Byfield. Colossians 3:12-15

Long-Suffering Rewarded W. Jay. Colossians 3:12-15

Meekness: its Blending D. Thomas, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

Meekness: its Blessedness Archdeacon Hare. Colossians 3:12-15

Meekness: its Nature James Hamilton, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

Meekness: its Power E. Foster. Colossians 3:12-15

Meekness: its Usefulness Gotthold. Colossians 3:12-15

Pity Addison. Colossians 3:12-15

Pity the Secret of Prophetic Light R. Glover. Colossians 3:12-15

Religion Moves to Pity R. Glover. Colossians 3:12-15

The Blessings of a Benignant Spirit A. Barnes, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

The Costume of a Saint T. G. Horton. Colossians 3:12-15

The Elect and Their Duties J. Daille. Colossians 3:12-15

The Essentials of a Christian Character W. Barlow. Colossians 3:12-15

The Garments of the Renewed Soul A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

The King's Livery Newman Hall, LL. B. Colossians 3:12-15

The Nature of Holiness Bishop Huntington. Colossians 3:12-15

The Power of Kindness J. Parker, D. D. Colossians 3:12-15

The Power of Kindness American Agriculturist Colossians 3:12-15

Tire Power of Compassion Archbishop Thomson. Colossians 3:12-15

The Marks, Method, and Motive of the Christian Life U.R. Thomas Colossians 3:12-17

The New Life of Love R.M. Edgar Colossians 3:12-17

What Particularly We are to Put On. How We are Addressed R. Finlayson Colossians 3:12-17

A Quarrel: Both Sides Wrong R. South. Colossians 3:13

Divine Forgiveness Admired and Imitated C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:13

Forbearance E. T. E. B., Cottle. Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness W. Fleming. Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness a Distinctively Christian Virtue Ecce Homo Colossians 3:13

Forth-Giving Colossians 3:13

Human Forgiveness D. Thomas, D. D. Colossians 3:13

International Forgiveness Newman Hall, LL. B. Colossians 3:13

Quarrels Prolonged S. Baring-Gould. Colossians 3:13

Charity the Bond of Perfectness C. Hodge, D. D. Colossians 3:14

Gospel Charity J. Owen, D. D. Colossians 3:14

Love a Perfecting Grac R. Hewlett, D. D. Colossians 3:14

Love the Bond of Perfectness R. Tuck, B. A. Colossians 3:14

Love the Finish of the Christian Character H. W. Beecher., R. Tuck, B. A. Colossians 3:14

Love the Perfection of the Christian Character G. Barlow., Bishop D. Wilson. Colossians 3:14

The Bond of Perfectness W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:14

The Grace of Charity R. Tuck, B. A. Colossians 3:14

A Threefold Cord of Grace E.S. Prout Colossians 3:14, 15

Gratitude the One Thing Needed W. Baxendale. Colossians 3:15

Peace and Thanksgiving T. Croskery Colossians 3:15

Peace the Umpire W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:15

Rest and be Thankful A. K. H. Boyd, D. D. Colossians 3:15

Thankfulness J. H. Wilson, M. A. Colossians 3:15

Thankfulness Should be Practical E. Foster. Colossians 3:15

Thankfulness; Natural R. South, D. D. Colossians 3:15

The Heart Controls the Life W. Arnot, D. D. Colossians 3:15

The Peace of Christ A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 3:15

The Peace of God Ruling the Heart C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:15

The Power of Divine Peace J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 3:15

The Ruling Peace of Christ A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 3:15

Unity and Peace F. W. Robertson, M. A. Colossians 3:15

Colossians Iii. 16, 17 St. Chrysostom Colossians 3:16

Indwelling of the Word of Christ A. Raleigh, D. D. Colossians 3:16

Phrygia was Proverbially a Land of Music Bp. Alexander. Colossians 3:16

Power of a Hymn W. Baxendale. Colossians 3:16

Power of a Hymn G. F. Pentecost, D. D. Colossians 3:16

Psalmody W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:16

Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs Archbishop Trench. Colossians 3:16

Saved by a Hymn Canadian Baptist Colossians 3:16

The Conditions of the Service of Song Bp. Davenant. Colossians 3:16

The Hymnology of the Church J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 3:16

The Indwelling of the Word T. Watson, B. A. Colossians 3:16

The Indwelling Word of Christ R. S. Candlish, D. D. Colossians 3:16

The Poets of the New Testament P. L. Davies, M. A. Colossians 3:16

The School of the Word Bishop Vincent. Colossians 3:16

The Service of Song N. Byfield. Colossians 3:16

The Service of Song a Means of Christian Edification A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 3:16

The Use of the Word for Spiritual Edification T. Croskery Colossians 3:16

The Word of Christ T. W. Sydnor. Colossians 3:16

The Power of the Word and the Name of Christ E.S. Prout Colossians 3:16, 17

Christian Ends Lend Grandeur to Human Life T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 3:17

Colossians Iii. 17 Thomas Arnold Colossians 3:17

Common Work in the Name of Jesus H. J. W. Buxton, M. A. Colossians 3:17

Consistency and Gratitude J. Daille. Colossians 3:17

Doing All in the Name of Christ Colossians 3:17

Doing All to the Lord Jesus E B. Pusey, D. D. Colossians 3:17

Every-Day Religion T. De Witt Talmage, D. D. Colossians 3:17

Godly Living Preacher's Analyst Colossians 3:17

Method and Music, or the Art of Holy and Happy Living C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:17

Suggestive Summary of Christian Duty G. Barlow. Colossians 3:17

The Acceptable Prayer H. J. W. Buxton, M. A. Colossians 3:17

The All-Pervasiveness of Religion W. Mallock. Colossians 3:17

The Essence of Fiery D. Stewart. Colossians 3:17

The Motive Power of a Holy Life J. Macgregor, D. D. Colossians 3:17

The Name of Jesus Set in Work Dr. Neale. Colossians 3:17

The Principle of a Godly Life T. Croskery Colossians 3:17

The Reality of Religion Dean Alford. Colossians 3:17

Things Sacred and Things Secular J. A. Jacob, D. D. Colossians 3:17

A Considerate Wife E. Foster. Colossians 3:18

A Wife not Loved Too Much C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:18

A Wife's Influence N. Y. Observer Colossians 3:18

Colossians Iii. 18-25 St. Chrysostom Colossians 3:18

Husband: Meaning of the Word E. Foster. Colossians 3:18

Husbands and Wives Bp. Davenant. Colossians 3:18

Husband's Love G. Swinnock, M. A. Colossians 3:18

Husband's Love Reciprocated Christian Age Colossians 3:18

Qualities of a Wife Old writer. Colossians 3:18

Relative Duties -- Husbands and Wives J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 3:18

The Christian Family A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 3:18

The Duties of Wives T. Croskery Colossians 3:18

The Influence of a Wife J. Moser. Colossians 3:18

The Value of Submissiveness in Wives E. Foster. Colossians 3:18

Wife: Meaning of the Word Colossians 3:18

Christianity Remodelling the Ancient Household R.M. Edgar Colossians 3:18-4:1

Relative Duties R. Finlayson Colossians 3:18-4:1

Husbands and Wives E.S. Prout Colossians 3:18, 19

Husbands and Wives W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:18, 19

The Christian View of Family Life U.R. Thomas Colossians 3:18-21

The Duties of Husbands T. Croskery Colossians 3:19

The Duties of Children T. Croskery Colossians 3:20

Children and Parents E.S. Prout Colossians 3:20, 21

Children and Parents W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:20, 21

Children Entreated to Obey Their Parents B. W. Noel, M. A. Colossians 3:20-21

Disobedience Regretted T. De W. Talmage, D. D. Colossians 3:20-21

Obedience of Children E. Foster. Colossians 3:20-21

Obedience to a Master King's Highway. Colossians 3:20-21

Safety of Obedience Colossians 3:20-21

The Duties of Parents and Children G. Barlow. Colossians 3:20-21

The Mutual Offices of Parents and Children J. Daille. Colossians 3:20-21

The Obligations of Parents and Children Richard Adams, A. M. Colossians 3:20-21

The Rarity of Obedience J. Bate. Colossians 3:20-21

The Treatment that Discourages Piety H. Bushnell, D. D. Colossians 3:20-21

The Christian Training of Children Friedrich Schleiermacher Colossians 3:21

The Duties of Fathers T. Croskery Colossians 3:21

Servants and Masters W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:22-4:1

Servants and Their Masters E.S. Prout Colossians 3:22-4:1

Faithfulness in Work H. D. Machay. Colossians 3:22-25

Loving Service is True Service C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:22-25

Religious Regulations for Master and Servant U.R. Thomas Colossians 3:22-25

Servants and Masters Bishop Davenant. Colossians 3:22-25

The Duties of Servants G. Barlow. Colossians 3:22-25

The Duties of Servants T. Croskery Colossians 3:22-25

All for Jesus C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:23

Christian Socialism H. Melvill, B. D. Colossians 3:23

Do All for God Dean Goulburn. Colossians 3:23

How Difficulties in Christ's Service are Overcome A. C. Price, B. A. Colossians 3:23

Living for Christ C. Hodge, D. D. Colossians 3:23

Not unto Men H. Melvill, B. D. Colossians 3:23

Servants of Christ G. D. Macgregor. Colossians 3:23

The Perfect Service U. R. Thomas. Colossians 3:23

The Ruling Motive of Christ's Servants John Ruskin. Colossians 3:23

The Service of Christ Is A. C. Price, B. A. Colossians 3:23

The Sure Reward of Christ's Servants C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 3:23

What Makes Christ's Service Easy and Pleasant A. C. Price, B. A. Colossians 3:23

Working J. H. Wilson, M. A. Colossians 3:23

The Service of Christ W.F. Adneney Colossians 3:24

Retribution in This Life E. Foster. Colossians 3:25

The Certainty of Future Retribution T. Guthrie, D. D. Colossians 3:25

The Divine Justice G. Swinnock. Colossians 3:25

Wrongdoing Returns Upon the Sinner G. Litting, LL. B. Colossians 3:25

COLOSSIANS 4

Master and Man Emory J. Haynes. Colossians 4:1

Masters Deal Unequally Many Ways N. Byfield. Colossians 4:1

The Duties of Masters T. Croskery Colossians 4:1

A Day of Thanksgiving C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 4:2

Continuance in Prayer G. Swinnock, M. A. Colossians 4:2

Exhortation to Constant Prayer T. Croskery Colossians 4:2

Prayer C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 4:2

Some Qualities of Prayer Family Churchman. Colossians 4:2

Steadfastness in Prayer W.F. Adneney Colossians 4:2

Thanksgiving A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:2

The Necessity of Persevering Prayer C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 4:2

The Need of Watchfulness C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 4:2

The Power of Constant Prayer C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 4:2

The Value of Constant Prayer A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:2

Watchfulness in Prayer Bishop D. Wilson. Colossians 4:2

An Exhortation to Prayer U.R. Thomas Colossians 4:2-4

Conditions of Success in Prayer E.S. Prout Colossians 4:2-4

Prayer and Prudence R. Findlayson Colossians 4:2-6

The Life of Prayer and Sympathy R.M.e Colossians 4:2-6

Doors Shut and Open Bishop D. Wilson. Colossians 4:3-4

Ministers Dependent on the Prayers of the People H. Melvill, B. D. Colossians 4:3-4

Prayer for Ministers H. Melvill, D. D.) Colossians 4:3-4

Prayer for the Apostle and His Companions T. Croskery Colossians 4:3, 4

Revival Through Prayer G. Barlow. Colossians 4:3-4

The Door of Utterance Bishop Alexander. Colossians 4:3-4

The People's Prayer and the Minister's Work Colossians 4:3-4

Colossians Iv. 5, 6 St. Chrysostom Colossians 4:5

The Behaviour of Christians in the World T. Croskery Colossians 4:5

The Wisdom of the Church in its Relations to the World W.F. Adneney Colossians 4:5

Without and Within Alexander Maclaren Colossians 4:5

Prayer and Prudence R. Findlayson Colossians 4:2-6

The Life of Prayer and Sympathy R.M.e Colossians 4:2-6

Christian Deportment Towards Unbelievers A. Monod, D. D. Colossians 4:5-6

Christian Worldly Wisdom J. Daille. Colossians 4:5-6

Godly Walk in Evil Company Colossians 4:5-6

Improve the Moments Bowes. Colossians 4:5-6

Redeeming the Time J. G. Angley, M. A. Colossians 4:5-6

Redeeming the Time Robert Hall. Colossians 4:5-6

The Christian and the World U.R. Thomas Colossians 4:5, 6

The Christians Conduct and Conversation in the World E.S. Prout Colossians 4:5, 6

The Duties of Those Within to These Without A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:5-6

The Merchandise of Time P. Grant. Colossians 4:5-6

The Redemption of Time T. Watson, B. A. Colossians 4:5-6

The Redemption of Time Robert Newton, D. D. Colossians 4:5-6

The Right Use of Time L. O. Thompson. Colossians 4:5-6

The Value of a Minister's Time W. Baxendale. Colossians 4:5-6

The Value of Time Colossians 4:5-6

The Wisdom of Kindness as a Means of Conversion A. Monod, D. D. Colossians 4:5-6

The Wise and Winsome Walk T. L. Cuyler, D. D. Colossians 4:5-6

The Wise Conduct of Life G. Barlow. Colossians 4:5-6

Wesley's Economy of Time W. Baxendale. Colossians 4:5-6

A Turn in the Talk C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 4:6

A Word Spoken in Season British Workman. Colossians 4:6

Christ's Truth in Relation to Our Daily Conversation R. Abercrombie, M. A. Colossians 4:6

Conversation A. P. Peabody, D. D. Colossians 4:6

Gracious Speech N. Byfield. Colossians 4:6

Religion in Conversation J. F. B. Tinling. Colossians 4:6

Salt A. Monod, D. D. Colossians 4:6

Salt W.F. Adneney Colossians 4:6

Seasoning a Letter Colossians 4:6

Speech Seasoned with Salt A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:6

The Importance of Seasonable Speech T. Croskery Colossians 4:6

The Right Use of Speech T. Watson, B. A. Colossians 4:6

Wise Words Spoken in Reason C. Malan. Colossians 4:6

The Bearers of the Epistle to the Colossians T. Croskery Colossians 4:7-9

Christian Commendations and Salutations J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 4:7-11

Side Lights on Church Life in the Early Times G. Barlow. Colossians 4:7-11

The Sympathetic Spirit Colossians 4:7-11

Tychicus Bp. Lightfoot. Colossians 4:7-11

Tychicus and Onesimus, the Letter Bearers A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:7-11

Value of a Comforter Bp. Taylor. Colossians 4:7-11

Christian Greeting U.R. Thomas Colossians 4:7-18

Personal Salutations and Pastoral Cares E.S. Prout Colossians 4:7-18

The Apostle's Entourage R.M.e Colossians 4:7-18

The Personal R. Findlayson Colossians 4:7-18

Onesimus H. B. Hackett, D. D. Colossians 4:9

The Excellence of Faithfulness A. Little. Colossians 4:9

The Bearers of the Epistle to the Colossians T. Croskery Colossians 4:7-9

Aristarchus A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:10-11

Co-Operation in Work for Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Colossians 4:10-11

Greetings from Three Loyal Friends of the Apostle T. Croskery Colossians 4:10, 11

How Christians May Comfort Others H. W. Beecher. Colossians 4:10-11

Jesus Which is Called Justus A. Maclaren, D. D.) Colossians 4:10-11

Marcus J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 4:10-11

The Power of Combination Scientific Illustrations Colossians 4:10-11

The Salutations Bishop Davenant. Colossians 4:10-11

Valise of a Faithful Friend Colossians 4:10-11

Who are of the Circumcision C. H. Spurgeon.) Colossians 4:10-11

Colossians Iv. 12, 13 St. Chrysostom Colossians 4:12

All the Will of God J. Daille. Colossians 4:12-13

Christian Perfection N. Byfield. Colossians 4:12-13

Fervent Labour in Prayer T. Brooks. Colossians 4:12-13

Fervent Zeal Milner., Watson., Milner. Colossians 4:12-13

Laodicea Bishop Lightfoot. Colossians 4:12-13

Prayer the Noblest Form of Work Canon Liddon. Colossians 4:12-13

Standing in Perfectness D. G. Watt, M. A. Colossians 4:12-13

The Ministry of Epaphras T. Jackson. Colossians 4:12-13

The Nature of Zeal E. Garbett, M. A. Colossians 4:12-13

The Power of Prayer A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:12-13

The Sympathy of Christianity J. Parker, D. D. Colossians 4:12-13

The Value of Intercessory Prayer J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 4:12-13

Greetings from Three Gentile Friends of the Apostle T. Croskery Colossians 4:12-14

Demas A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:14

G. T. Coster., A. Maclaren, D.
Luke and Demas Colossians 4:14
D.

Luke the Beloved Physician Dean Howson. Colossians 4:14

Luke the Beloved Physician The Preacher's Monthly. Colossians 4:14

Religion and the Medical Profession J. Leyburn, D. D. Colossians 4:14

The Importance of Religion to the Study and Practice of

J. Sherman. Colossians 4:14
Medicine

A Friendly Exchange W.F. Adneney Colossians 4:16

 Bishop D. Wilson., A.
General Reading of Scripture Allowed Colossians 4:16
Maclaren, D. D.

The Epistles a Common Means of Edification J. Spence, D. D. Colossians 4:16

Archippus and His Ministry A. Maclaren, D. D. Colossians 4:17

Ministers Must Look to Christ Their Master for Direction Colossians 4:17

The Christian Ministry G. Barlow. Colossians 4:17

The Ministry of Archippus G. Barlow. Colossians 4:17

Autograph Salutation T. Croskery Colossians 4:18

Bonds no Hindrance to Happiness W. M. Taylor, D. D. Colossians 4:18

Bonds Worn for Christ W. M. Taylor, D. D. Colossians 4:18

Chains J. Ogle. Colossians 4:18

Remember My Bonds W.F. Adneney Colossians 4:18

The Limitations of Life W. M. Taylor, D. D. Colossians 4:18

Words of Farewell G. Barlow. Colossians 4:18