Commentary on the Book of Colossians

di Claudius Brown (Autore)

Claudius Brown, 2023

The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Colossians as a letter to the Christian community in the city of Colossae, which was located in the region of Phrygia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The exact reason why Paul wrote this letter is not entirely clear, but scholars believe that there were several issues facing the Colossian church that prompted Paul to write. One of the primary concerns was the influence of false teachings and philosophies that were creeping into the church. These teachings may have included a form of Jewish legalism, pagan mysticism, and early forms of Gnosticism. Paul wrote to correct these false teachings and to affirm the supremacy of Christ as the true source of spiritual wisdom and knowledge. Another concern that Paul addressed was the need for the Colossians to live out their faith in practical ways, both individually and in their relationships with others. Paul urged the Colossians to put off their old way of life and to put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator (Colossians 3:9-10).

• Autore: Claudius Brown
• Anno edizione: 2023
• Editore: Claudius Brown
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798223735229

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