Corinth only to return to Rome by the time he writes. It is plausible that Paul met others in the same manner during his journeys or that he greets the rest to build bridges of trust‚ even if he hasn’t met them personally. K. Lecture 11 –Philemon‚ Colossians and Ephesians Word Count:
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Colossians 4:2-6 sermon 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer‚ being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time‚ pray also for us‚ that God may open to us a door for the word‚ to declare the mystery of Christ‚ on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear‚ which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders‚ making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious‚ seasoned with salt‚ so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Introduction
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assurance they would need‚ believing in the word of God. The structure‚ message‚ purpose‚ and contribution‚ would reach people from generation to generation‚ seeking and saving the lost! The Prison Epistles of Paul The Book of Colossians The book of Colossians is believed to written sometime in between 56 and 61 A.D. while Paul was imprisoned in Rome (Tenney‚ 1985). In this letter to the church at Colossae‚ Paul addresses the issue of Gnosticism in the church. Gnosticism‚ according the Merriam-Webster’s
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they observed by ancient Israel? What about in New Testament times? Will New Moons be observed in the Messianic Age‚ the World Tomorrow? We read an astounding thing in the book of Colossians‚ which thousands of YEHOVAH’s people have overlooked‚ ignored‚ and misunderstood. In their attempt to refute the gainsaying and heresy of those who try to do away with YEHOVAH’s laws and holy days‚ they have stumbled and overlooked a vital TRUTH! Notice this remarkable passage! Paul writes‚ "So let no one judge
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indicating the sender‚ the receiver of the letter‚ and a greeting‚ 2.) body‚ 3.) and a conclusion‚ which usually ends with a farewell prayer. The literary context of Ephesians is that it seems to have any confrontation on regards to any heresy within the church like Colossians. Paul writes to the Church of Ephesus to encourage them to be united as a one under Christ. Paul does tell both Jews and Gentiles that they are equal as being children of God. Ephesians 2:1-10 comes right after Paul introduction to
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Historical Background of Paul The Apostle Letter to Philemon Author – Apostle Paul 1. Family Heritage Paul was born in Tarsus‚ the capital of Cilicia‚ a Roman province in about 5 A.D.‚ which is in present day southeast Turkey. Thus‚ he was born very close to the time that Christ was born. His circumcised name was Saul but it is believed that he was also given the name “Paul” in his infancy to be used by him when in the Gentile world. In Greek‚ “Saul” is “Paul” or “Paulos”. It was usual at the time
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What we know today as the New Testament was compiled over a period of many decades. It was first referenced as the “New Testament” by Clement of Alexandria. It is believed that the books that comprise what we know as the New Testament canon were in existence no later than the end of the first century. The included books varied by different sources until the fourth century when the Bishop of Alexandria‚ Athanasios‚ included them in a letter to his flock in AD 367. His list was approved by councils
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(1/9/13) Inter-Testamental Period (432 B.C.- 4 B.C.) Over 400 years Malachi- written 432 B.C. Christ born 4 B.C. Persian Period (450-330 B.C.) Hellenistic (Greek) Period (330-166 B.C.) Alexander the Great After his reign‚ the kingdom was divided into 4 parts for his 4 major generals. Ptolemy ruled Egypt Seleucid ruled Palestine and North Syria Hasmonean (Maccabean) Period (166-63 B.C.) Jews revolt against Hellenism Maccabeans-Jewish loyal family Roman Period (63 B.C. into the A.D
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OBSERVATION Colossians 1:9-14 1. Multiple people heard of something‚ (it). (v.9) 2. Multiple people have not ceased to pray for you (someone). (v.9) 3. Multiple people asked that you (someone) be filled with knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understand. (v.9) 4. Someone will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord that pleases him in all respects. (v.10) 5. Someone will bear fruit in all good works and knowledge of God will increase. (v.10) 6. Someone will strengthened with all
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Peter to feed and tend his sheep. How is a pastor/shepherd supposed to feed and tend the flock of God? He does this by being able to teach the flock the word of God (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9) to bring the flock into maturity and to be resistant to heresy. He is on guard for false teachers‚ and warns those who stray that there are consequences to their belief and behavior.In the New Testament‚ the words pastor‚ elder and overseer
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