(2)Peace with each other — peace in the Church.3. Colossians 2:1-8-10 MSG I want you to realize that I continue to work as hard as I know how for you, and also for the Christians over at Laodicea. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better." As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work. In redemption – Colossians 1:13-14. (1)Peace with God. 3. Saints are not people living in cloisters, but men and women immersed in the vulgar work of every day life. THE SALUTATION SUPPLICATES THE BESTOWMENT OF HIGHEST DIVINE BLESSINGS.1. The salutation is not a supplication, but rather a benediction. The sublime origin of the Christian character. It is the indwelling in human character of more than all that the Greeks conceived in their "three graces."2. It is the indwelling in human character of more than all that the Greeks conceived in their "three graces."2. Its locality and associations. It’s as vigorous in you now as when you learned it from our friend and close associate Epaphras. WHAT IT IMPLIES ABOUT THE CHURCH. The will of God is the great originating and governing force. The Divine will is the supreme subject of knowledge to a believer. The disciples of Jesus are a brotherhood, and every individual should be animated in relation to all the rest with the feelings of a brother or a sister.3. )LinksColossians 1:10 NIVColossians 1:10 NLTColossians 1:10 ESVColossians 1:10 NASBColossians 1:10 KJVColossians 1:10 Bible AppsColossians 1:10 ParallelColossians 1:10 Biblia ParalelaColossians 1:10 Chinese BibleColossians 1:10 French BibleColossians 1:10 German BibleColossians 1:10 CommentariesBible Hub. He was a prisoner, but he was none the less an apostle.2. They must say, like Samuel, "God forbid that I should... cease to pray for you" (2 Samuel 12:23). In the rest he puts it in the foreground, as here. As it is spiritual, it is touched with meekness and humility. By Lois Parker Edstrom. He was a prisoner, but he was none the less an apostle.2. Maclaren, D. D.), (3)the effects of these gifts in the beauties of character and conduct developed in the receivers.So here first the gentleness of the Father, next the outcome of that love which never visits the soul empty-handed, and as the result every beauty of mind, heart, and temper. (c)He writes from prison, and it was well that he should remind himself and them of his dignity. (2) Absence of internal dissension — one main purpose of the letter. (2) Faithful brethren in Christ. (2) It is to be possessed as the spirit of a Christian. One of the historic Churches in the valley of the Lycus. AN EXALTED AND IMPORTANT OFFICE. The Message bears fruit and gets larger and stronger, just as it has in you. Long suffering is a temper of gentleness and self restraint, closely connected with patience. Great souls never patronize; they elevate men of whatever station or age into brotherhood with them. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. a. Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord . "Peace," which may include —(1) Freedom from persecution — a great desideratum. The writer. It is twofold — Greek and Hebrew, being a message to both peoples. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father [] and the Lord Jesus Christ.. Their Faith in Christ. In Christ: saints, believers, brethren, are in Him as living things are in the atmosphere, the branch in the vine, members in the body, inhabitants in a house, hearts that love in hearts that love, parts in a whole. It is connected with gratitude and gratification as conditions of heart that are inspirations of joy. His equality is based on a moral foundation. Colossians 1:10 We pray that you’ll live well for the Master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. 2. Barlow. Its character, which ought to be that of every Church. III. It is twofold — Greek and Hebrew, being a message to both peoples. The English "grace," as is obvious from its two adjectives "graceful" and "gracious," denotes that which occasions joy. All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him. (1)Peace with God. The wish of Paul is the gift of Jesus.(U. In the Divine government the occasion calls forth the man.II. 3. The afflictions of life tend to weaken us. ) From the constitution of the mind, lovingkindness is pre-eminently fitted to produce joy. (1) It is to be enjoyed as the attitude of God in Christ towards men. Together with my friend Timothy, I greet the Christians and stalwart followers of Christ who live in Colosse. The will of God is the great originating and governing force. (1) The word "grace," though not that which the Greeks employed in their salutation, is intimately related to it. He really felt most kindly towards the Colossians, and hence, with beautiful Christian gentlemanliness, he no sooner names them than he hastens to set them entirely at ease, by letting them feel his cordial friendliness. From the constitution of the mind, lovingkindness is pre-eminently fitted to produce joy. The Father's love and the Son's work are the sole source of every blessing, while the Holy Spirit is the agent of their communication. WHAT IT SUGGESTS ABOUT TRUE BLESSEDNESS.1. 3. Master the historical details and succinctly state them in your own words. In the former we address God, in the latter man.3. "Peace," which may include —(1) Freedom from persecution — a great desideratum. a title —(1) Directly derived from God. That was the secret of all their excellencies. II. (1) "Saints." Morison, D. D.)I. Peace. (2) The Jewish salutation, "Peace," is strictly oriental and primitive. (Psalm 62:11). To Paul it has two meanings. Second, it includes growing. The sublime origin of the Christian character. The writer. The sublime origin of the Christian character. (4) It is his providential will (1 Corinthians 1:1; Romans 1:10). 1. 1. Peace comes after grace. Faithful — trustworthy — true to the stewardship or trusting; probably the latter, because faith underlies consecration, and weaves the bond which unites men in the brotherhood, for it brings all who share it into a common relation to the Father. Its locality and associations. "Timotheus our brother." (1) The word "grace," though not that which the Greeks employed in their salutation, is intimately related to it. An ordinary officer can govern a garrison, but it requires a gifted general to marshal an army in line of battle. As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work. Unholy men, occupying a certain official position, have been and are obsequiously addressed as "Your Holiness." "And the Lord Jesus Christ" should be omitted. It was probably … Continue reading "Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4" THE SALUTATION SUPPLICATES THE BESTOWMENT OF HIGHEST DIVINE BLESSINGS.1. The parties addressed were —(1) In his judgment of charity, true saints — a fine word meaning "holy ones," and yet it has been pelted for ages with moral mire. Grace. The English "grace," as is obvious from its two adjectives "graceful" and "gracious," denotes that which occasions joy. II. Learn: the broad, deep charity of the apostolic spirit, and the scope and temper of the prayers we should offer for the race.(G. (d) The increase of our final reward (2 John 1:8). The source of the blessings desired. A FAMILIAR CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIP. A FAMILIAR CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIP. We must give God no rest; for he often delays the answer to increase our importunity (Luke 18:3, 4; 2 Corinthians 12:8, 9). No wonder, for it has been assumed by pretenders, and claimed by people because they lived in cells or wore a certain garb. It had naturally sprung up when there were no extensive governments or codes of law, when men were apt to be like Ishmaelites wherever they travelled. Barlow. He was a prisoner, but he was none the less an apostle.2. (2) His office — messenger of Jesus Christ; not (2 Corinthians 8:23) of the Churches. Saintliness is not a thing of profession but practice, and springs out of that pure heart which sees God. "Peace," which may include —(1) Freedom from persecution — a great desideratum. Learn: the broad, deep charity of the apostolic spirit, and the scope and temper of the prayers we should offer for the race.(G. "Timotheus our brother." Its locality and associations. Study the Bible The Message Colossians 2:13. The expression implies that Christ has a message for universal man, "Go ye into all the world," a message of good news. Faithful brethren. It would be sinful and ungrateful to displease him. That was the secret of all their excellencies. R. In Colossians, Paul addresses a way of thinking and existing that runs counter to the thought and life rooted in the good news of Jesus Christ. (4) It is the most excellent of all knowledge; for it is eternal life itself (John 17:3). We do not say of any one that he is in Luther or Calvin, Paul, David, or Isaiah — but "in Christ." 3. A term inclusive of all the blessings that can flow from God.2. Increase in moral stature - "increasing by the knowledge of God." The parties addressed were —(1) In his judgment of charity, true saints — a fine word meaning "holy ones," and yet it has been pelted for ages with moral mire. He that seeks not to please him in all things seeks not to please him in anything. As time rolled on and peoples got consolidated into organized communities, so that life in general became secure, the import of the salutation became gradually and increasingly enriched — equivalent to "May you have peace, and the fruits of it in your home, amongst your friends and neighbours, in your heart." All freemasonries, guilds, etc., are but hints of what the Church was meant to be.III. Paul was commissioned to declare the grandest truths. You're done with that old life. The wish of Paul is the gift of Jesus.(U. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 1. A FAMILIAR CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIP. Scripture: Colossians 1:3–8. "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray... for you." UNITY OF SYMPATHY AND DESIRE. When they came in view of strangers therefore, if no hostile intent was entertained, it was natural to call out "Peace!" Salem Media Group. The design is twofold as it bears respectively upon action and upon suffering. He was no fellow-apostle, yet his brother; his boyish convert, yet his brother. Xerxes and Cyrus had made it famous, bat Paul's letter has made its name known where Xerxes and Cyrus have never been heard of.2. 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; The office was created by the circumstances of the time. (3) His Divine authority, "By the will of God," stated to shield himself from the charge that he was running unsent. His use of it is evidence.of his desire to keep before himself and others the relationship of Jesus to Gentiles, and to show that He was no respecter of persons who gave Himself a ransom for all. Peace comes after grace. It is connected with gratitude and gratification as conditions of heart that are inspirations of joy. The Message Of Reconciliation Means That All Of Creation Has A Serious Problem “And through him to reconcile to himself all things , whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross” (Col. 1:20). 1. His condescension: "Timotheus our brother." (1) We cannot rest with mere rudiments; we must be "filled with all knowledge" (Romans 15:14). THE AUTHORITY THAT DESIGNATES AND QUALIFIES. The Greatest is not ashamed to call us brethren.II. So Paul sent this letter, along with the letters to Philemon and to the Ephesians, with Tychicus, accompanied by Onesimus (Colossians 4:7; Philemon 1:10–12). The wish of Paul is the gift of Jesus.(U. Its locality and associations. Faithful brethren. Saintliness is not a thing of profession but practice, and springs out of that pure heart which sees God. 2. II. Peace comes after grace. The apostle slightly modifies the ordinary Greek phraseology, and lays hold of a word which directs attention to the Divine source of joy. Together with my friend Timothy, I greet the Christians and stalwart followers of Christ who live in Colosse. The measures of this knowledge. 1. No wonder, for it has been assumed by pretenders, and claimed by people because they lived in cells or wore a certain garb. The disciples of Jesus are a brotherhood, and every individual should be animated in relation to all the rest with the feelings of a brother or a sister. In him “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” . Paul was commissioned to declare the grandest truths. When they came in view of strangers therefore, if no hostile intent was entertained, it was natural to call out "Peace!" Paul was commissioned to declare the grandest truths. 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. THE APOSTOLIC WISH WHICH SETS FORTH THE HIGH IDEAL TO BE DESIRED FOR CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS. From the very first day you heard and recognized the truth of what God is doing, you’ve been hungry for more. (2) Absence of internal dissension — one main purpose of the letter. But the term is employed to denote that greatest joy-giving kindness which when found in the heart of God towards us is the fountain of joy unspeakable. It's like a filthy set of ill-fitting clothes you've … (1) "Saints." In undertaking the highest work for God it is not enough that we possess learning, gifts, piety, without the consciousness of a Divine commission. All freemasonries, guilds, etc., are but hints of what the Church was meant to be.III. all. 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, (1) The word "grace," though not that which the Greeks employed in their salutation, is intimately related to it. The salutation is not a supplication, but rather a benediction. SUGGESTIVE PHASES OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER.1. Epaphras had come to Rome in part to serve Paul during his imprisonment (Philemon 1:23) but also to confide in him regarding the dangerous teachings the Colossians were hearing. Unholy men, occupying a certain official position, have been and are obsequiously addressed as "Your Holiness." Paul associates with himself Timotheus the brother, or brother Timothy, not his own in particular, nor theirs, but the Church's universally. He was Paul's "own son in the faith," but here he recognizes him on the more equal footing of brother. Several races are here united in a holy and faithful brotherhood.3. Several races are here united in a holy and faithful brotherhood. Our patience and long-suffering must be balanced with joy so as to sustain their true temper. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Walk the talk. "In Christ."VI. WHAT IT SUGGESTS ABOUT TRUE BLESSEDNESS. Paul had never been to Colossai, but had received favourable reports from Epaphras, his faithful brother in Christ, of the spiritual condition of this little band of believers. Grace. DANGER: CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE DEFENDED – Colossians 2. Paul associates with himself Timotheus the brother, or brother Timothy, not his own in particular, nor theirs, but the Church's universally. All freemasonries, guilds, etc., are but hints of what the Church was meant to be. There are crises when it is necessary to have this to fall back upon.III. That was the secret of all their excellencies. (2)Peace with each other — peace in the Church.3. (1-2) Paul greets the Christians in Colosse. THE AUTHORITY THAT DESIGNATES AND QUALIFIES. There are crises when it is necessary to have this to fall back upon.III. Colossians 1:10-12 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, [ a]to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and [ b]increasing in the [ c]knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to [ d]His glorious might, [ e]for the attaining of all steadfastness and [ f]patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has … (ii.) WHAT IT IMPLIES ABOUT THE CHURCH. All that the Greek meant by his "grace" and the Hebrew by his "peace," the ideally happy condition which differing nations have placed in different blessings, and all loving words have wished for dear ones, is secured .and conveyed to every one who trusts in Christ. Colossians 3:20 The Father's love and the Son's work are the sole source of every blessing, while the Holy Spirit is the agent of their communication. John Piper Jul 13, 1986 227 Shares Sermon. In undertaking the highest work for God it is not enough that we possess learning, gifts, piety, without the consciousness of a Divine commission. The disciples of Jesus are a brotherhood, and every individual should be animated in relation to all the rest with the feelings of a brother or a sister.3. In the Divine government the occasion calls forth the man.II. 1:10) Reliance upon God’s Power (Ch. 2. Colossians 1:9 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Colossians 1:9, NIV: "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you.We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives," Browse Sermons on Colossians 1:10. When you were stuck in your old sin-dead life, you were incapable of responding to God. Colossians 1:10 “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;” “Walk … worthy”: This is a key New Testament concept which calls the believer to live in a way that is consistent with his identification with the Lord who saved him. For tranquillity of soul we must go to God, and He gives it by giving us His love and its gifts. Saints — a word wofully misapplied. (3) His Divine authority, "By the will of God," stated to shield himself from the charge that he was running unsent. There must be first peace with God that there may be peace from God.(A. "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength" (Isaiah 40:31). Barlow. 1. Verse of the Day -- Colossians 1:10. A cordial greeting of this kind was common with the apostle. We must be harmoniously developed in our obedience as in our inward experience (Philippians 4:8). )
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