Join Dr. Constantine Campbell as he explores the theology and themes of Colossians and Philemon. Discover the implications of the Christ hymn in Col 1:15–20, which Dr. Campbell calls “the most profound christological statement in the New Testament.” See how Paul addresses the “Colossian heresy,” as well as social and ethical issues like slavery and reconciliation. Through Dr. Campbell’s verse by verse commentary and engaging exposition you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Christians are called to live and what spiritual maturity looks like.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
1m
Introduction to Colossians
Overview of Colossians
4m
Comparing Colossians with Ephesians
4m
Colossians: Structure
3m
Colossians: Background
8m
Locating Colossae with the Atlas Tool
4m
Colossians: Themes
7m
Searching for Prepositional Phrases in Colossians
6m
Christ’s Sufficiency and Supremacy
3m
Theological Instruction (Col 1:1–2:23)
Address (Col 1:1–2)
3m
Identifying the Groups Paul Addresses in Colossians 1:1–2
3m
Thanksgiving (Col 1:3–8)
5m
Prayer (Col 1:9–14)
11m
Christ Hymn, Part 1 (Col 1:15–17)
10m
Exploring All Hymns in the New Testament
4m
Christ Hymn, Part 2 (Col 1:18–20)
8m
Impact of the Gospel (Col 1:21–23)
8m
Revelation of Christ (Col 1:24–27)
12m
Paul’s Ministry: Goals (Col 1:28–29)
4m
Paul’s Ministry: Desires (Col 2:1–5)
8m
Paul’s Ministry: Summary (Col 1:21–2:5)
2m
Growing in Christ Alone (Col 2:6–8)
7m
Participation in Christ (Col 2:9–12)
7m
Results of Participation in Christ (Col 2:13–15)
9m
Colossians: Application for Today
3m
Confronting the Heresy (Col 2:16–19)
8m
False Rules (Col 2:20–23)
6m
Summary of Paul’s Attack on the Heresy
2m
Union with Christ in Colossians
6m
Practical Instruction (Col 3:1–4:18)
Living in the Resurrection (Col 3:1–4)
7m
Examining Paul’s Use of First Class Conditional Statements
4m
Setting Aside the Old (Col 3:5–11)
9m
Putting on the New (Col 3:12–14)
4m
Investigating Biblical Teaching on Forgiveness
5m
Living in Peace (Col 3:15–17)
9m
Summary (Col 3:1–17)
2m
Wives and Husbands (Col 3:18–19)
12m
Determining the Significance of the Phrase “in the Lord”
4m
Complementarianism (Col 3:18–19)
5m
Children and Parents (Col 3:20–21)
4m
Slaves and Masters (Col 3:22–4:1)
7m
The New Testament and Slavery
5m
Prayer and Speech (Col 4:2–6)
11m
Final Greetings (Col 4:7–18)
6m
Preaching from Colossians
6m
Philemon
Introducing Philemon
5m
Opening Greeting (Philemon 1–3)
3m
Thanksgiving (Philemon 4–7)
5m
Preamble to Paul’s Appeal (Part 1, Philemon 8–12)
9m
Researching Paul’s Use of Endearing Terms
3m
Preamble to Paul’s Appeal (Part 2, Philemon 13–16)