The People’s Bible: Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
Overview
Paul wrote these letters while he was in prison. Philippians is a warm, personal letter expressing great joy in Christ. Paul wrote to the Colossians to help them understand Christian truth and ward off false teaching. Philemon is a short note to Paul’s friend, asking him to forgive a runaway slave who had become a believer.
Many people have found The People’s Bible to be the most reliable Bible commentary series published. It’s the laypeople’s Bible—down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. The Christ-centered commentary follows the Scripture sections containing explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information.
The People’s Bible commentaries are great for personal or group study.
Get a better per-volume price! Don't miss out on the complete Northwestern Publishing House Electronic Library: Collection One.
- Historical background
- Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
- Practical and contemporary applications
Top Highlights
“Paul does not try to argue with the false teachers; he overwhelms them by confronting them with the true gospel of Christ.” (Page 124)
“The Colossians had received this spiritual circumcision, Paul says, in Baptism. Incidentally, by making a connection here between Old Testament circumcision and New Testament Baptism, Paul indicates that in the New Testament, Baptism has taken the place of circumcision.” (Pages 151–152)
“As long as we are here on earth, we sinners will not reach perfection. That will come only in heaven’s glory. Nevertheless, our Christian lives of growing in Christ and living for him ought to be a constant striving for perfection, with the goal and prize of eternal life always kept before our eyes of faith.” (Page 76)
“This is a confession of faith that ought to strengthen us in our faith in the all-sufficient Christ. This clear confession can help us to reject any teaching that fails to give Christ the glory he deserves.” (Page 125)
“The Christian who does not concentrate on living the kind of life to which God calls him may, like the overconfident athlete, be eliminated from the race and in the end lose the blessings God has in store for him. A believer’s sanctification—that is, his life as a Christian in this world—will never be perfect. The struggle against sin and the devil must be carried on as long as the Christian is in this world. Neither Paul nor any other Christian can ever afford a lack of concentration or think that the race is as good as won.” (Page 77)
- Title: The People’s Bible: Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
- Author: Harlyn J. Kuschel
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 1986
- Pages: 231