The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians

The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians
Author: Ben Witherington
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2007-11-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467423556

This volume completes Ben Witherington's contributions to the set of Eerdmans socio-rhetorical commentaries on the New Testament. In addition to the usual features of these commentaries, Witherington offers an innovative way of looking at Colossians, Ephesians, and Philemon as interrelated documents written at different levels of moral discourse. Colossians is first-order moral discourse (the opening gambit), Ephesians is second-order moral discourse (what one says after the opening salvo to the same audience), and Philemon is third-order moral discourse (what one says to a personal friend or intimate). Witherington successfully analyzes these documents as examples of Asiatic rhetoric, explaining the differences in style from earlier Pauline documents. He further shows that Paul is deliberately engaging in the transformation of existing social institutions. As always, Witherington's work is scholarly and engaging. With detailed "Closer Look" sections, The Letters to Philemon, the Colossians, and the Ephesians is perfect for the libraries of clergy, biblical scholars, and seminaries.

The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians

The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians
Author: F. F. Bruce
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 478
Release: 1984-10-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802825100

F.F. Bruce's study of the Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians constitute a single volume in The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and scholarly while faithful to the infallible Word of God.

Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)

Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)
Author: Arthur G. Patzia
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441236619

The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps readers navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the truth found in this commentary series.

Colossians & Philemon

Colossians & Philemon
Author: N.T. Wright
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2011-09-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830869220

With a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart, Tom Wright walks you through Colossians and Philemon in this guide designed especially with everyday readers in mind. Perfect for group use or daily personal reflection, this study uses the popular inductive method combined with Wright's thoughtful insights to bring contemporary application of Scripture to life.

Colossians and Philemon

Colossians and Philemon
Author: Christopher A. Beetham
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2015-06-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433543745

The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week study lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) Reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. The books of Colossians and Philemon complement each other as two New Testament texts that gloriously display the gospel and its implications for how God’s people should live today. Written around the same time, both letters resonate with the apostle Paul’s overriding passion to magnify Jesus Christ as the supreme manifestation of God’s redemptive purposes.

Colossians and Philemon (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)

Colossians and Philemon (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
Author: G. K. Beale
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493416650

In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, leading New Testament scholar and bestselling author G. K. Beale offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Beale leads readers through all aspects of Colossians and Philemon--sociological, historical, and theological--to help them better understand the meaning and relevance of these biblical books. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon

The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon
Author: Douglas J. Moo
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2008-08-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802837271

Exhibiting the same brilliant exegesis and sound practical insight found in his previous works, noted commentator Douglas J. Moo in this new volume not only explains accurately the meaning of the letters to the Colossians and to Philemon but also applies that meaning powerfully to twenty-first-century readers. Moo both interacts with the Greek text of these letters and clearly explains the English text to a contemporary audience. Informed, evangelical, methodologically astute, and displaying a careful balance between good scholarship and pastoral concern -- earmarks of the Pillar New Testament Commentary series as a whole -- Moo's Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon will offer insights to a wide range of readers, from teachers and students, to pastors and parishioners, to scholars and laypersons.

Colossians and Philemon

Colossians and Philemon
Author: David W. Pao
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 631
Release: 2016-05-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310532140

Concentrate on the biblical author's message as it unfolds. Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God's Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek. With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks: The key message. The author's original translation. An exegetical outline. Verse-by-verse commentary. Theology in application. While primarily designed for those with a basic knowledge of biblical Greek, all who strive to understand and teach the New Testament will benefit from the depth, format, and scholarship of these volumes.

Colossians and Philemon

Colossians and Philemon
Author: Ralph P. Martin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1981
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780802819086

The Epistle to the Colossians, famous for its great expression of cosmic Christology, is also, in the words of the author, "one of the first Christian apologies or defensive statements of the faith over against its rivals that we possess". The main purpose of the Epistle is to refute certain teaching which denied the supreme importance of Christ. Due attention is given to the background against which this heresy developed, and to evidence which has been discovered in recent years.