Colossians & Philemon - Paperback

by N. T. Wright (Author), Dale Larsen (Contribution by), Sandy Larsen (Contribution by)

Paul must often have felt like a mother duck guiding her ducklings to safety. He had seen the enthusiasm of the Colossian Christians but knew they had no idea of the dangers they would face. Longing for them to continue growing in faith, Paul--nowstuck in prison--wrote to his young flock, affirming them, warning them of hazards and pointing them to King Jesus, the supreme one who was with them and at work in them. These eight studies on Colossians and Philemon will similarly guide us towardmaturity in King Jesus, who is still at work in his people today.

This guide by Tom Wright can be used on its own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentary on Colossians and Philemon. It is designed to help you understand Scripturein fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you or a group more deeply into God's Word. Discover how you can participate more fully in God's kingdom.

Author Biography

Sandy Larsen has written more than forty books and Bible studies with her husband, Dale, including Growing Older and Wiser in the LifeGuide Bible Studies series.

Dale Larsen has written more than forty books and Bible studies with his wife, Sandy, including Growing Older and Wiser in the LifeGuide Bible Studies series.

N. T. Wright is a prolific author and respected theologian. Formerly bishop of Durham in England, he is research professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. His books include Simply Christian, Jesus and the Victory of God, and the magisterial Paul and the Faithfulness of God.