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Colossae

(Prygia)

1. Colossae 

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Colossae

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Epistle to the Colossians

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2. Philemon: an inhabitant of Colosse

an inhabitant of Colosse, and apparently a person of some note among the citizens (Col. 4:9; Philemon 1:2)

He was brought to a knowledge of the gospel through the instrumentality of Paul (19), and held a prominent place in the Christian community for his piety and beneficence (4-7). 

He is called in the epistle a “fellow-laborer,” and therefore probably held some office in the church at Colosse; at all events, the title denotes that he took part in the work of spreading a knowledge of the gospel.

3. Epaphras

Though he was with Paul at the time the epistle was written, Epaphras is identified as "one of you" (Colossians 4:12), suggesting that he may have originally been from Colosse.

COLOSSAE

 

COLOSSAE

ko-los'-e (Kolossai, "punishment"; the King James Version Colosse): A city of Phrygia on the Lycus River, one of the branches of the Meander, and 3 miles from Mt. Cadmus, 8,013 ft. high. It stood at the head of a gorge where the two streams unite, and on the great highway traversing the country from Ephesus to the Euphrates valley, 13 miles from Hierapolis and 10 from Laodicea. Its history is chiefly associated with that of these two cities. Early, according to both Herodotus and Xenophon, it was a place of great importance. There Xerxes stopped 481 BC (Herodotus vii.30) and Cyrus the Younger marched 401 BC (Xen. Anab. i.2,6). From Colossians 2:1 it is not likely that Paul visited the place in person; but its Christianization was due to the efforts of Epaphras and Timothy (Colossians 1:1,7), and it was the home of Philemon and Epaphras. That a church was established there early is evident from Colossians 4:12-13; Revelation 1:11; 3:14. As the neighboring cities, Hierapolis and Laodicea, increased in importance, Colosse declined. There were many Jews living there, and a chief article of commerce, for which the place was renowned, was the collossinus, a peculiar wool, probably of a purple color.
In religion the people were specially lax, worshipping angels. Of them, Michael was the chief, and the protecting saint of the city. It is said that once he appeared to the people, saving the city in time of a flood. It was this belief in angels which called forth Paul's epistle (Colossians 2:18). During the 7th and 8th centuries the place was overrun by the Saracens; in the 12th century the church was destroyed by the Turks and the city disappeared. Its site was explored by Mr. Hamilton. The ruins of the church, the stone foundation of a large theater, and a necropolis with stones of a peculiar shape are still to be seen. During the Middle Ages the place bore the name of Chonae; it is now called Chonas.

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Lessons from

The Book of Colossians

Lesson 01	-- PAUL'S EPISTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS
Lesson 02	-- PAUL'S PRAYER FOR THE SAINTS AT COLOSSE
Lesson 03	-- THAT IN ALL THINGS HE MIGHT HAVE THE PREEMINENCE
Lesson 04	-- RECONCILIATION
Lesson 05	-- PAUL'S MINISTRY
Lesson 06	-- SO WALK YE IN HIM
Lesson 07	-- WARNINGS AGAINST ERROR — Part 1
Lesson 08	-- WARNINGS AGAINST ERROR — Part 2
Lesson 09	-- UNION WITH CHRIST IN HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION
Lesson 10	-- YE HAVE PUT OFF THE OLD MAN
Lesson 11	-- THE NEW MAN
Lesson 12	-- THE CHRISTIAN HOME
Lesson 13	-- CHRISTIANS AT WORK
Lesson 14	-- MAINTAINING A GOOD CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY
Lesson 15	-- PAUL'S CO-LABOURERS IN THE MINISTRY

  

Sermons

on Colossians

by Pastor John MacArthur

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John Fullerton MacArthur, Jr. 

is pastor-teacher 

of Grace Community Church 

in Sun Valley, California 

and also currently serves as the president 
of The Master's College in New Hall, California 

and The Master's Seminary  

in Sun Valley, California. 

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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 - 8 pt Study Guide - See dropdown
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

Sermons

on Colossians

by Pastor W. A. Criswell

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“W. A. Criswell 

(December 19, 1909 – January 10, 2002), 

was an American pastor, author, 

and a two-term elected president 

of the Southern Baptist Convention 

from 1968 to 1970…”  

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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

Commentaries & Sermons

on Colossians

by Pastor W. A. Criswell

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Spurgeon on Colossians - Part 1

Spurgeon on Colossians - Part 2

Colossians Illustrations 1

Colossians Illustrations 2

Colossians Illustrations 3

Colossians Illustrations 4

  

Notes on

Colossians

Dr. Thomas L. Constable

Thomas L. Constable

Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition, 

Adjunct Professor in Bible Exposition

http://www.dts.edu/about/faculty/tconstable/ 

OUTLINE

I. Introduction 1:1-14

A. Salutation 1:1-2 

B. Thanksgiving 1:3-8 

C. Prayer 1:9-14

II. Explanation of the person 

and work of Christ 1:15-29

A. The preeminent person of Christ 1:15-20

1. In relation to God the Father 1:15a

2. In relation to all creation 1:15b-17

3. In relation to the church 1:18-20

B. The reconciling work of Christ 1:21-29

1. As experienced by the Colossians 1:21-23

2. As ministered by Paul 1:24-29

III. Warnings against the philosophies

of men ch. 2

A. Exhortation to persevere in the truth 2:1-7

1. Paul's concern 2:1-5

2. Paul's exhortation 2:6-7

B. The true doctrine of Christ 2:8-15 

C. The false doctrines of men 2:16-23

IV. Exhortations to practical Christian living 3:1—4:6

A. The basic principle 3:1-4

B. The proper method 3:5-17

1. Things to put off 3:5-11

2. Things to put on 3:12-17

C. The fundamental relationships 3:18—4:1

1. Wives and husbands 3:18-19

2. Children and parents 3:20-21

3. Slaves and masters 3:22—4:1

D. The essential practice 4:2-6

V. Conclusion 4:7-18

A. The bearers of this epistle 4:7-9

B. Greetings from Paul's companions 4:10-14

C. Greetings to others 4:15-17

D. Paul's personal conclusion 4:18

Notes on

Colossians

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Commentaries 

Colossians

Introduction to Colossians

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Colossians - Introduction - Argument - Outline

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Matthew Henry
Commentary on the Whole Bible 

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