He was no fellow-apostle, yet his brother; his boyish convert, yet his brother. (b) We must cultivate a humble and constant trust in the Lord (Psalm 37:3). In the former we address God, in the latter man.3. Its character, which ought to be that of every Church. It is God's revelation of himself to us that gives us our greatest strength. The creator, the one from whom all things consist, the all powerful one, the master of time and space, the head of the church. All rights reserved. The Divine will is the supreme subject of knowledge to a believer. "In Christ.". Paul is worried that the Colossians will turn aside from this teaching and become captives of … Colossians 3:20 Barlow. His dignity: "An apostle by the will of God." (3) His Divine authority, "By the will of God," stated to shield himself from the charge that he was running unsent. "The prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16). Grace expresses the spirit in which Divine manifestations come; peace the result they accomplish. Paul associates with himself Timotheus the brother, or brother Timothy, not his own in particular, nor theirs, but the Church's universally. THE AUTHORITY THAT DESIGNATES AND QUALIFIES. Paul associates with himself Timotheus the brother, or brother Timothy, not his own in particular, nor theirs, but the Church's universally. We must "so serve God that we may please him" (Hebrews 12:28; 1 Corinthians 7:31). It is the result of the bracing effect of affliction (James 5:11), and is opposed to despondency or cowardice. THE SUPERSCRIPTION.1. "In Christ."VI. "Timotheus our brother." Maclaren, D. D.), (2)the gifts which such love bestows;(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. Thomas.)I. Great souls never patronize; they elevate men of whatever station or age into brotherhood with them. )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. We are not bound to this as Christians; we are not Christians unless we consecrate ourselves. Its locality and associations. All Things Were Created Through Him and for Him. 2. 1:11) (2) The Jewish salutation, "Peace," is strictly oriental and primitive. The writer. Faithful brethren. 1. A revengeful spirit is a hindrance to prayer (1 Timothy 2:8) and to the due power of the Word (James 1:21), and it lets the devil into the heart (Ephesians 4:21). (2) His office — messenger of Jesus Christ; not (2 Corinthians 8:23) of the Churches. Greek: peripatesai (AAN) axios tou kuriou eispasan areskeian, en panti ergo agatho karpophorountes kai auxanomenoi ( "growing") (PPPMPN) te epignosei tou Theou, )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, (b)by seals of success. Let us hold fast the truth of the gospel, eschewing "winds of doctrine." And cultivate thankfulness. Scripture: Colossians 1:24–29. )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, (2)Peace with each other — peace in the Church.3. One of the historic Churches in the valley of the Lycus. (3) His Divine authority, "By the will of God," stated to shield himself from the charge that he was running unsent. Be fair with them. (2) It is their special privilege to have it (Mark 4:11.). (3) Nothing but the knowledge of the will of God will ever satisfy the deep hunger of man's heart. An ordinary officer can govern a garrison, but it requires a gifted general to marshal an army in line of battle. 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. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord - Suitably to your Christian profession, exemplifying its holy doctrines by a holy and useful life. The minister whose position is assured loses nothing by honouring his younger brethren.IV. His equality is based on a moral foundation. The minister whose position is assured loses nothing by honouring his younger brethren.IV. His sphere was the world, and to fill it involved incredible care, work, and suffering. (2) Faithful brethren in Christ. "Glorious power will be victorious power." 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. Table Message by Bro.John Subbareddy || Colossians 1:10 || "Increasing in the knowledge of God" || 14.04.19 @ Eshcol, Ongole. 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. The apostle slightly modifies the ordinary Greek phraseology, and lays hold of a word which directs attention to the Divine source of joy. A term inclusive of all the blessings that can flow from God.2. 1-2 I, Paul, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan. The salutation is not a supplication, but rather a benediction. THE BLENDING OF LOWLINESS AND AUTHORITY IN PAUL'S DESIGNATION OF HIMSELF. He was Paul's "own son in the faith," but here he recognizes him on the more equal footing of brother. 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. 2. Thomas.)I. Design of this knowledge. From the very first day you heard and recognized the truth of what God is doing, you've been hungry for more. (1) It is to be enjoyed as the attitude of God in Christ towards men. 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. 3. ", (a) Walking worthy of the Lord. 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." (2) The Jewish salutation, "Peace," is strictly oriental and primitive. From the very first day you heard and recognized the truth of what God is doing, you’ve been hungry for more. (c)He writes from prison, and it was well that he should remind himself and them of his dignity. That force called and qualified Paul (Acts 9.). In undertaking the highest work for God it is not enough that we possess learning, gifts, piety, without the consciousness of a Divine commission. "Apostle." The English "grace," as is obvious from its two adjectives "graceful" and "gracious," denotes that which occasions joy. Scripture: Colossians 1:3–8. 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. (2) Absence of internal dissension — one main purpose of the letter. 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. The wish of Paul is the gift of Jesus.(U. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. The best are sometimes misunderstood, mistrusted, and suspected. The wish of Paul is the gift of Jesus.(U. (4) It is the most excellent of all knowledge; for it is eternal life itself (John 17:3). 2. (3) Inward calm of heart, and quiet confidence in God — ideal peace, Christ's peace. His condescension: "Timotheus our brother." Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. The source of the blessings desired. Don't lie to one another. Peace comes after grace. (2) His office — messenger of Jesus Christ; not (2 Corinthians 8:23) of the Churches. Its locality and associations. It is the indwelling in human character of more than all that the Greeks conceived in their "three graces."2. 1. It recalls to us —1. The Old Testament description of Israel applied to Christians to indicate union to God and consecration. The best are sometimes misunderstood, mistrusted, and suspected. 2. Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord . Colossians 1 The Message (MSG) 1 1-2 I, Paul, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God’s master plan. It was no formality or empty inflation. Christianity is a brotherhood; not a communism which drags down all to its own level, but a holy confederacy in which men of all ranks, ages, and talents unite. Colossians 1:10(NASB) Verse Thoughts. 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. R. (1) It is to be enjoyed as the attitude of God in Christ towards men. The measures of this knowledge. AN EXALTED AND IMPORTANT OFFICE. (c)He writes from prison, and it was well that he should remind himself and them of his dignity. This did not arise from any lower estimate of "the Church," but advancing years and familiarity with his work, his position, and his auditors, all tended to draw him closer to them, and led to the disuse of the formal and official term in favour of the simpler and more affectionate "brethren.". (1) It is his determining will (Ephesians 1:5). (4) It is his providential will (1 Corinthians 1:1; Romans 1:10). In undertaking the highest work for God it is not enough that we possess learning, gifts, piety, without the consciousness of a Divine commission. Great souls never patronize; they elevate men of whatever station or age into brotherhood with them. 1. (2) It is to be possessed as the spirit of a Christian. WHAT IT SUGGESTS ABOUT TRUE BLESSEDNESS.1. Colossians shows Jesus Christ’s divine characteristics. 1. THE SALUTATION.1. The Old Testament description of Israel applied to Christians to indicate union to God and consecration. "Paul and Timothy." ... Conference Message. He claims the apostolate in the highest sense of the word — equality with the original apostles, the chosen witnesses of Christ's resurrection, for he, too, had seen the Lord, and his whole ministry was built upon the fact. 5. The best are sometimes misunderstood, mistrusted, and suspected. It is not mere speculations about God's nature or his counsels, but his will, that we are to study. 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." His sphere was the world, and to fill it involved incredible care, work, and suffering. (1)Peace with God. No wonder, for it has been assumed by pretenders, and claimed by people because they lived in cells or wore a certain garb. Its character, which ought to be that of every Church. No wonder, for it has been assumed by pretenders, and claimed by people because they lived in cells or wore a certain garb. May everything good from God our Father be yours! One of the historic Churches in the valley of the Lycus. Thank you for that message of music. Great souls never patronize; they elevate men of whatever station or age into brotherhood with them. If this is your first time here, we give a a double welcome. One of the historic Churches in the valley of the Lycus. Paul associates with himself Timotheus the brother, or brother Timothy, not his own in particular, nor theirs, but the Church's universally. In order to “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord”, we must live a life that is 1) Prayerful (Colossians 1:9), 2) Pleasing (Colossians 1:10) 3) Purposeful (Colossians 1:11) If you are planning on doing any trips this summer, you most likely know the importance of paying attention. We may be in love, peace, joy; and in some kindred way we may be in Christ, even as we live, move, and have our being in Him. The English "grace," as is obvious from its two adjectives "graceful" and "gracious," denotes that which occasions joy. The Global Message of Colossians. AN EXALTED AND IMPORTANT OFFICE. John Piper Jan 4, 2006 4.7K Shares … (1)Peace with God. Christianity is a brotherhood; not a communism which drags down all to its own level, but a holy confederacy in which men of all ranks, ages, and talents unite. To Paul it has two meanings. His condescension: "Timotheus our brother." (3) Inward calm of heart, and quiet confidence in God — ideal peace, Christ's peace. His equality is based on a moral foundation. "Paul and Timothy." As you learn more and more how God works, you will learn how to do your work. Vs. 9 links 1:9-14 with 1:3-8. The wish of Paul is the gift of Jesus.(U. Colossians 1:10 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Colossians 1:10, NIV: "so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God," Colossians 1:10, ESV: "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;" (1) We cannot rest with mere rudiments; we must be "filled with all knowledge" (Romans 15:14). His sphere was the world, and to fill it involved incredible care, work, and suffering. Its character, which ought to be that of every Church. Its character, which ought to be that of every Church. Don’t forget for a minute that you, too, serve a Master—God in heaven. 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. (2) It is to be possessed as the spirit of a Christian. In his earlier letters the address is to "the Church," but in his latter, beginning with Romans, and including Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians, he drops the word, and uses expressions which regard individuals rather than the community. (1) His Gentile name, kindred in form and pronunciation to his Hebrew name, was that of an honoured family in Rome. That was the secret of all their excellencies. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Conversely, Christ is in us, when He is the object of the faith that is in us. "Of His fulness we have received grace for grace."3. The Greatest is not ashamed to call us brethren. For tranquillity of soul we must go to God, and He gives it by giving us His love and its gifts. The expression implies that Christ has a message for universal man, "Go ye into all the world," a message of good news. (2) "Faithful brethren," indicating union to each other. A cordial greeting of this kind was common with the apostle. Armstrong planned to say “one small step for a man,” but what came out was “one small step for man.”. (3) Inward calm of heart, and quiet confidence in God — ideal peace, Christ's peace. Thomas.)I. (1) It is to be enjoyed as the attitude of God in Christ towards men. It takes the conception of grace of form, gesture, tone into the spiritual realm. The sublime origin of the Christian character. Colossians 1:9-11 provides a pattern prayer for those within and for the Church In this series we will walk through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Faithful brethren. The will of God is the great originating and governing force. 3. The Greatest is not ashamed to call us brethren.II. "To as many as received Him," etc. (2) We have also the idea of the solemn obligation on all so-called Christians to devote themselves to Him. Unholy men, occupying a certain official position, have been and are obsequiously addressed as "Your Holiness." Barlow. 1 I, Paul, have been sent on special assignment by Christ as part of God's master plan. ... Christ-pleasing Conduct ( Ch. Colossians 1:10 “so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:13-14 “ For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” 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.2. Barlow. A cordial greeting of this kind was common with the apostle. (1) The word "grace," though not that which the Greeks employed in their salutation, is intimately related to it. (1-2) Paul greets the Christians in Colosse. Its locality and associations. "Grace" is a Greek thought Christianized. The wish of Paul is the gift of Jesus.(U. 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. (2) The Jewish salutation, "Peace," is strictly oriental and primitive. The source of the blessings desired. (v.) Pleasing God is the work of heaven (Psalm 103:20, 21). ) We may be in love, peace, joy; and in some kindred way we may be in Christ, even as we live, move, and have our being in Him. The will of God is the great originating and governing force. THE AUTHORITY THAT DESIGNATES AND QUALIFIES. Knowledge promotes the sanctification of our callings and our food (1 Timothy 4:3), enables us to discern things that differ (Philippians 1:10), and keeps down corrupt affections (Isaiah 11:7, 9). Christianity is a brotherhood; not a communism which drags down all to its own level, but a holy confederacy in which men of all ranks, ages, and talents unite. Aug 12, 2007. . (iii.) Although many have no special call, yet all can do something after the manner of a humble herald to diffuse the glad tidings, and as we have opportunity so responsibility is laid upon us to be up and doing.2. 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. (2) Faithful brethren in Christ. Morison, D. D.)I. (ii.) The Greatest is not ashamed to call us brethren.II. 4. Grace. Saints.2. The source of the blessings desired. UNITY OF SYMPATHY AND DESIRE. A cordial greeting of this kind was common with the apostle. 1. (iii.) Clarke's Notes on the Bible. Our duty is to "proclaim Christ" (Colossians 1:27-28).Only the message of Christ is "the word of truth" and "the faith" (Colossians 1:5-6, 23).. Paul is worried that the Colossians will turn aside from this teaching and become captives of false doctrines and … May everything good from God our Father be yours! (1) It is to be enjoyed as the attitude of God in Christ towards men. The Message bears fruit and gets larger and stronger, just as it has in you. It was no formality or empty inflation. It would be sinful and ungrateful to displease him. But as the apostle turned to Jesus, "peace" became that which He gave, that which passed all understanding.(J. First, it includes continuously bearing fruit in character and conduct in every type of good work (cf. And so "saint" is a name of dignity. (2)Peace with each other — peace in the Church.3. (3) The one motive which will lead us to bow our necks to the easy yoke, and come out of the misery of self pleasing into the peace of serving God, is drawn from the great love of Christ who devoted Himself, and bought us for tits own, by giving Himself to be ours. Verse of the Day -- Colossians 1:10. He Is Your Life. 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. 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. 3. We never fully comprehend Him; but He comprehends us as members are comprehended in the body and branches in the tree.II. The utter supremacy of Christ: this is the message of Colossians for the global church. WHAT IT IMPLIES ABOUT THE CHURCH. The town had been famous, but its glory was waning. The Message Bible Colossians 1:10-12 10 We pray that you'll live well for the Master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. If I belong to God then I am sale from the touch of evil and the taint of decay. THE AUTHORITY THAT DESIGNATES AND QUALIFIES. The closest intimacy, notwithstanding disparity in rank and ability.V. 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. UNITY OF SYMPATHY AND DESIRE. (1) His Gentile name, kindred in form and pronunciation to his Hebrew name, was that of an honoured family in Rome. The closest intimacy, notwithstanding disparity in rank and ability.V. "And the Lord Jesus Christ" should be omitted. We pray that you’ll live well for the Master, making him proud of you as you work hard in his orchard. 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. It was no formality or empty inflation. (Psalm 62:11). He was Paul's "own son in the faith," but here he recognizes him on the more equal footing of brother. In the former we address God, in the latter man. The writer. Which is Paul’s very intent with the rest of Colossians 2; he addresses the destructive philosophies we sometimes face and he turns them around to point us back to Christ. Several races are here united in a holy and faithful brotherhood. In the Divine government the occasion calls forth the man.II. (1)Peace with God. In Paul’s ministry – Colossians 1:24-29. 3. "Apostle." Great souls never patronize; they elevate men of whatever station or age into brotherhood with them. R. In his earliest, to the Thessalonians, he has not yet adopted the practice. (1) It is the glory of the saints to have it (Jeremiah 9:24). His sphere was the world, and to fill it involved incredible care, work, and suffering. (2) His office — messenger of Jesus Christ; not (2 Corinthians 8:23) of the Churches. (2) His office — messenger of Jesus Christ; not (2 Corinthians 8:23) of the Churches. There are crises when it is necessary to have this to fall back upon.III. Saints.2. It was no formality or empty inflation. (2) It is his prescribing will, including Law and gospel, and especially the nature of faith and repentance (Acts 22:9; Ephesians 1:9; Romans 12:2.). . The town had been famous, but its glory was waning. (1)Love in exercise to those who are below the lover;(2)the gifts which such love bestows;(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. THE SUPERSCRIPTION.1. He "giveth strength to his people" and "strength is of the Lord." For tranquillity of soul we must go to God, and He gives it by giving us His love and its gifts. We cannot make ourselves pure, but we can yield ourselves to God, and the purity will come. It is possible to be joyful in tribulations (James 1:2). A FAMILIAR CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIP. 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. (2) "Faithful brethren," indicating union to each other. As you learn more and more how God … The closest intimacy, notwithstanding disparity in rank and ability.V. When they came in view of strangers therefore, if no hostile intent was entertained, it was natural to call out "Peace!" Study the Bible The Message Colossians 2:13. Colossians 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. We have much to learn concerning God's will in these four respects. Proud member Its character, which ought to be that of every Church. The office was created by the circumstances of the time.
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