About This Volume: The letter to the Colossians is rich in Christology, to which all the articles of faith are intimately connected. One might even argue that Colossians possesses the most profound Christology in all the New Testament. A true, biblical Christology, centered in the cross and the empty tomb, gives life and meaning to all theology. Colossians has much to say about the doctrine of creation. Moreover, the letter relates its teaching on creation directly to its Christology. In this way Colossians unites the presupposition of all theology (creation) with the heart and center of all theology (Christology). Colossians is also strongly eschatological. The eschatology of the letter extends beyond those verses that speak of the life to come, for its message is constantly given with an eye on eternity. The true doctrine of Christ, who is the exalted Lord over the entire creation, refutes the false christologies that were circulating in Colossae, variations of which continue to compete against the true Gospel in the world today. For all of those reasons, Colossians is a rich source of Christian theology that contributes a number of unique insights to the church s faith and life. About the Series: The Concordia Commentary Series: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture is written to enable pastors and teachers of the Word to proclaim the Gospel with greater insight, clarity, and faithfulness to the divine intent of the biblical text. This landmark work will cover all the canonical books of the Old and New Testaments, interpreting Scripture as a harmonious unity centered in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Every passage bears witness to the Good News that God has reconciled the world to Himself through our Lord's life, death, and resurrection. The commentary fully affirms the divine inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture as it emphasizes "that which promotes Christ" in each pericope. Authors are sensitive to the rich treasury of language, imagery, and themes found throughout Scripture, including such dialectics as Law and Gospel, sin and grace, death and new life, folly and wisdom, demon possession and the arrival of the kingdom of God in Christ. Careful attention is given to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek. Further light is shed on the text from archaeology, history, and extra-biblical literature. Finally, Scripture's message is applied to the ongoing life of the church in terms of ministry, worship, proclamation of the Word, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, confession of the faith--all in joyful anticipation of the life of the world to come.

Colossians - Concordia Commentary

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God promises to draw all nations into His glorious presence at His holy temple. His prophets call His people both to repentance and to a living hope in the coming King. In this study, you will learn:- the sustaining power of God's prophetic Word in the time between promise spoken and promise fulfilled;- the humility, betrayal, suffering, and victory of the Messiah, Jesus Christ;- the expectant joy in our hearts as we await His second and final advent. Each study in the God s Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of one or more books of the Bible. Each session includes: - background information on the books of the Bible, author(s), audience, occasion, and purpose;- learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions;- notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information;- discussion starters that help participants apply God s Word to their daily lives.

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Colossians - Concordia Commentary

Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: Return to the Lord (God's Word for Today)