Loading…

Colossians and Philemon: An Introduction and Commentary is unavailable, but you can change that!

Colossians presents a picture of Christ who is “the firstborn over all creation” and has disarmed and triumphed over the powers and authorities. The letter also appeals to its readers to seek humble maturity, a maturity not possible apart from the person and work of Jesus Christ. N. T Wright’s stated goal is “to give the text back to the reader uncluttered by a mass of glosses.” In Philemon, Paul...

himself (2:3, etc.), and will be characterized by wisdom in the teachers. This ministry of teaching and admonishing is to be part of a life of thankfulness that overflows into song: as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Linking the two parts of the verse in this way suggests that the singing is not the sole or primary means of teaching, though Christian hymns and songs have often been a powerful means of implanting and clarifying Christian truth. Rather,
Page 149
Buy this book at Logos.com