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Colossians and Philemon G. K. Beale.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Baker exegetical commentary on the New TestamentPublication details: Grand Rapids Baker Academic c2019Description: xxiv, 515 pages map ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780801026676
  • 0801026679
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS2715.53 .B43 2019
Contents:
Colossians. Letter opening : Paul and Timothy desire grace and peace for the Colossians (1:1-2) -- Letter thanksgiving : Paul thanks God for the readers' Christian lives (1:3-23) -- Letter body : Christians should strive for maturity (1:24-4:6) -- Letter closing: Paul emphasizes his pastoral concern for the Colossians (4:7-18) -- Philemon. Letter opening : Paul and Timothy desire grace and peace for Philemon and the Colossian church (1-3) -- Introductory thanksgiving and prayer : Paul thanks God for Philemon and prays for him (4-7) -- Letter body : Paul's appeal (8-21) -- Letter closing : Paul asks Philemon to show him pastoral concern, and Paul shows his pastoral concern for the church in Philemon's house (22-25).
Summary: "A leading New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the award-winning BECNT series"--Summary: In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, leading New Testament scholar and bestselling author G. K. Beale offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Beale leads readers through all aspects of Colossians and Philemon--sociological, historical, and theological--to help them better understand the meaning and relevance of these biblical books. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers. --
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-475) and indexes.

Colossians. Letter opening : Paul and Timothy desire grace and peace for the Colossians (1:1-2) -- Letter thanksgiving : Paul thanks God for the readers' Christian lives (1:3-23) -- Letter body : Christians should strive for maturity (1:24-4:6) -- Letter closing: Paul emphasizes his pastoral concern for the Colossians (4:7-18) -- Philemon. Letter opening : Paul and Timothy desire grace and peace for Philemon and the Colossian church (1-3) -- Introductory thanksgiving and prayer : Paul thanks God for Philemon and prays for him (4-7) -- Letter body : Paul's appeal (8-21) -- Letter closing : Paul asks Philemon to show him pastoral concern, and Paul shows his pastoral concern for the church in Philemon's house (22-25).

"A leading New Testament scholar offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon in the award-winning BECNT series"--

In this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, leading New Testament scholar and bestselling author G. K. Beale offers a substantive evangelical commentary on Colossians and Philemon. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, Beale leads readers through all aspects of Colossians and Philemon--sociological, historical, and theological--to help them better understand the meaning and relevance of these biblical books. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers. --

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