The Message of Colossians and Philemon
Pages
191
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Published
1/1/1974
ISBN-13
9780877842842
Fullness and freedom--two aspects of Christian life that we all want to share. Paul wrote about them at length (and depth) in his letter to the Christians at Colossae, where certain new teachers were proclaiming that "mere Christianity" is not enough. There is, they suggested, a fuller experience, a greater liberation, than they had so far enjoyed. But Paul was adamant: all God's fullness is in Christ alone, and only through his complete work are we set free.These are the great objective truths of the faith that Dick Lucas highlights in his exposition, enabling us to see both the riches that are ours in Christ and the irrelevance--even blasphemy--of all would-be improvements on what God has done.
Collections
This book appears in the following featured collections.
- Cambridge Chinese Christian: Recommended Commentaries by Calvin Cheah
- TGC: Introductory Commentaries by The Gospel Coalition
Reviews
The Gospel Coalition
June 1, 2024
June 1, 2024
Lucas provides beginning readers with an accessible exposition of the book that focuses on life application.
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Tim Challies
August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013
Lucas’ contribution to The Bible Speaks Today series fits my criteria in always wanting to include one commentary geared toward the general or devotional reader. This one may not provide as much fodder for sermon prep, but will be useful to those reading for personal purposes. Jim Rosscup says this work “is not a ‘commentary’ but an accurate, readable exposition keyed to practical life.”
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Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. Mathison)
February 23, 2009
February 23, 2009
Lucas's commentary on Colossians and Philemon is probably the best introductory level commentary on these two books. Like all of the commentaries in this series, it emphasizes the big picture and the overall flow of the text.
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