Paul now applies the truth of reconciliation to the Colossians by reminding them of their former condition, elaborating on the purpose of reconciliation, and calling them to continue in the faith.
Paul segues from thanking the Father (1:11b-14) to exalting the Son (1:15-20), who is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn of all creation.
Our joyful thanksgiving to God the Father is for rescuing us from the domain of darkness and transferring us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
In addition to good works and divine strength, Paul gives a third result to a mind filled with the knowledge of God’s will: continual & joyful thanksgiving.
Even since hearing about the Colossians, Paul and Timothy unceasingly pray for their minds to be filled with God’s will, in order to please the Lord, which would result in good works and divine strength.
Paul begins this epistle with greetings to the believers in Colossae. He thanks God for the the news he and Timothy heard about the Colossians’ faith and love.
This exposition is a review of the last two chapters of Philippians. Each chapter is split into smaller passages with the main ideas and implications summarized for each passage.
This exposition is a review of the first two chapters of Philippians. Each chapter is split into smaller passages with the main ideas and implications summarized for each passage.
