Bible commentary: Colossians 1
- 3 Apostle Paul was always praying and interceding for the saints. A true Christian or Minister should be an intercessor. Praying ALWAYS.
- 5 The primary focus and duty of every Christian or Church should be heaven. Paul said, we have a hope in heaven.
- 6 Paul said the word of God bringeth fruit. If you stand on the word of God, it will surely bring fruit of the womb, financial fruit, academic fruit etc.
- 7. A fellow named Epaphras was introduced as dear fellow servant and faithful minister of Christ, may you be described as a faithful servant of Christ.
- 9 Paul said every Christian should desire three things
- Knowledge of God’s will
- Wisdom
- Spiritual understanding
- The chapter also outlines several facts about Jesus
- He is of the linage of God – vs. 5
- He is the firstborn of every creation – vs. 15
- All thing were created for Him – vs. 16
- All things, visible or invisible in heaven and earth were created by Him – vs. 16
- He is before all things – vs. 17
- All things consist in Him – vs. 12
- He is the head of the Church – vs. 18
- He is the beginning – vs. 18
- He is the firstborn from the – vs. 18
- He is the Alpha, Foremost – vs. 18
- He is the Reconciliation vs. 20
- He is the Hope of Glory – vs. 27
- He is the Mystery of God – vs. 27
- He is the Word of God – vs. 25