Niv Application Commentary Colossians : From Biblical Text to Contemporary Life

by David E. Garland

• ISBN13: 9780310484806
• ISBN10: 0310484804
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-01-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it can speak powerfully today.

Table of Contents

Series Introduction	7	(4)
General Editor's Preface	11	(2)
Author's Preface	13	(2)
Abbreviations	15	(2)
Introduction to Colossians	17	(17)
Outline of Colossians	34	(2)
Selected Bibliography on Colossians	36	(3)
Text and Commentary on Colossians	39	(254)
Introduction to Philemon	293	(20)
Outline of Philemon	313	(1)
Selected Bibliography on Philemon	314	(1)
Text and Commentary on Philemon	315	(62)
Scripture Index	377	(10)
Subject Index	387