Colossians and Philemon : a commentary for Biblical preaching and teaching /
Adam Copenhaver, Jeffrey D. Arthurs.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : Kregel Ministry, an imprint of Kregel Publications, (c)2022.
- 335 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
- Kerux commentaries .
COLOSSIANS -- Greetings and thanksgiving (1:1-8) -- Paul's prayer for the Colossian believers (1:9-14) -- The hymn about Christ (1:15-23) -- Paul's universal ministry (1:24-29) -- Paul's particular ministry (2:1-5) -- Filled with the fullness of Christ (2:6-15) -- Watch out for false teaching! (2:16-23) -- Raised with Christ (3:1-4) -- Put off your former way of life (3:5-11) -- Put on the virtues of Christ (3:13-17) -- Following Christ at home (3:8-4:1) -- Following Christ in the world (4:2-6) -- Closing instructions and greetings (4:7-18) -- PHILEMON -- Paul's relationship to Philemon (1-7) -- Paul's appeal to Philemon (8-16) -- Welcoming Onesimus (17-25) -- References.
Colossians and Philemon were penned at roughly the same time to an overlapping set of recipients. Paul, writing out of great concern, urges his fellow believers to make Jesus Christ the foundation of their lives. By expounding on the divine person, finished work, and exalted position of Christ, the apostle entreats his readers to stand against false teaching, pursue reconciliation, and be united with Christ. In Colossians and Philemon, Copenhaver and Arthurs combine exegetical precision with homiletical care, helping preachers and Bible teachers take Paul's message--a plea for walking together in a manner worthy of Christ--to the church today.