Christ Pre-Eminent: Studies in the Epistle to the Colossians
Overview
In this volume, with his characteristic straightforward style, W. H. Griffith Thomas dives into Paul’s epistle to the Colossians, providing insights for practical application. Thomas centers his discussion on the supremacy of Christ as a major theme of this epistle.
Top Highlights
“In the Ephesians the Church is the primary object, and the thought passes upward to Christ as the Head of the Church. In the Colossians Christ is the primary object, and the thought passes downwards to the Church as the Body of Christ.’” (Pages 8–9)
“Alienation involves actual hostility to God, because the assertion of self must of necessity imply rebellion against Him” (Page 50)
“The details of the Apostle’s prayer show what he felt was the true Christian life. It consists of being rather than doing or of being with a view to doing. The various graces mentioned in these verses may all be summed up in the word ‘character,’ and it is what we are, not what we say, that gives the best testimony to others of the reality of our Christian life. This is very prominent here and elsewhere in the Epistles. ‘Character makes the man.’ This is the first thought, as we contemplate the Christian life depicted in the Epistles. And then, as we think of the Apostle’s prayer, we naturally add the complementary truth, ‘Christ makes the character.’” (Pages 29–30)
“The true believer will aim at being both deep and broad, lest his depth alone should tend to narrowness, and his breadth alone lead to shallowness. Every true character will possess the two elements of intensity and extensiveness, and faith, love, and hope in their proportion and balance will thus be at once the proof and guarantee of a life that will constantly glorify God.” (Page 20)
“This is the supreme proof of the reality of our life, the proclamation of the Gospel to others. Gratitude impels and obedience compels.” (Page 24)
- Title: Christ Pre-Eminent: Studies in the Epistle to the Colossians
- Author: W. H. Griffith Thomas
- Publisher: The Bible Institute Colportage Ass’n
- Print Publication Date: 1923
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Colossians › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:WRKSTHOMAS23
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2020-08-27T21:19:59Z