Colossians
"In Paul's letter to the Colossians, the reader is introduced to a supreme Christ who created earth and vanquished the power of death. However, this same Christ chose to bear the shame of death on a Roman cross in order to bring restoration and reconciliation to humans and all of creation...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Macon, Georgia
Smyth & Helwys Publishing
[2013]
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| In: | Year: 2013 |
| Series/Journal: | Smyth & Helwys Bible commentary
27c |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Paul's Letters / RELIGION / Biblical Studies
B Commentaries B Bible B RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament B Electronic books B Bible. Colossians Commentaries B Bible Commentaries Bible Commentaries |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | "In Paul's letter to the Colossians, the reader is introduced to a supreme Christ who created earth and vanquished the power of death. However, this same Christ chose to bear the shame of death on a Roman cross in order to bring restoration and reconciliation to humans and all of creation affected by the chaos caused by sin. The enduring message of Colossians is uniquely challenging and instructive precisely because it testifies to the church's cruciform life in obedience to this crucified cosmic Lord, Jesus Christ"--Publisher description Introduction to Colossians -- Outline of Colossians -- Christ the Ruler : Col 1:1/2:3 -- Fullness in Christ alone : Col 2:4-23 -- The quality of new life in Christ : Col 3:1-17 -- Household relationships reoriented under the lordship of Christ : Col 3:18/4:1 -- Joyful cruciformity : patterns and models : Col 4:2-18 |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. - Description based on print version record |
| ISBN: | 157312818X |