Dr. David Nelson. His Commentary on Colossians focuses on what it means to live under the kingdom reign of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In his letter to Colossae, the Apostle Paul presents Christ as the focal person of:
Our personal walk with God
Our fellowship with our local Bible-believing assembly
Our healthy family life and work relationships
Our effective witness to the world
False teachers had corrupted the teaching about Christ by presenting him as one means as a mediator to God and introduced a system of philosophical speculative arguments and ascetic practices that would lead believers astray from the simple truth of the Gospel. Christ is supreme in creation, the church, our personal lives, the family, our work, and in the world.
When Christ reigns supreme in our lives, our church, our family, and our workplace, we experience His peace and presence, transforming us into His image. This enables us to fulfill His mission of making disciples of all nations.
Dr. Nelson approaches Colossians from a homiletical standpoint—offering the reader a systemic study and practical applications. Principles and truths are drawn out from the passages of Colossians, showing how the truth of what Paul wrote impacts our lives today. The commentary can be used as a personal Bible study or in a group setting. At the end of each section are discussion questions to motivate us to become more Christlike every day.