Colossians and Philemon: New Testament Commentary (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Serie) [Hardcover]

John F. MacArthur Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 1992 | Series: Macarthur New Testament Commentary Serie

These study guides, part of a set from noted Bible scholar John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, The MacArthur Bible Studies are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. The theme of Paul's letter to the Colossians is the complete adequacy of Christ in contrast to the emptiness of mere human philosophy---a timely message in the face of the do-it-yourself, anything-goes New Age movement. MacArthur expounds on Paul's themes as he moves passage-by-passage through the text of Colossians and Philemon. His careful exegesis and life-changing applications---expressed in a clear style and easily understandable language---will appeal to both pastors and laypeople.

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About the Author

JOHN MACARTHUR is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, president of The Master's College and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. Grace to You radio, video, audio, print, and website resources reach millions worldwide each day. Over four decades of ministry, John has written dozens of bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus, The New Testament Commentary series, The Truth War, and The Jesus You Can't Ignore. He and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 250 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers (November 10, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802407617
• ISBN-13: 978-0802407610
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.
John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by John MacArthur.
John is president of The Master's College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Best-selling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Truth War, The Murder of Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible-Based Expository Commentary, February 8, 2009

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W. Matthews (Strongstown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Colossians and Philemon: New Testament Commentary (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Serie) (Hardcover)

MacArthur provides thorough Scriptural commentary throughout this book.

He starts by providing a thorough background about the book of Colossians and Philemon. This includes information about the author, the city of Colossae, the church at Colossae, and the situations that were occurring there at the time. MacArthur also provides the same for Philemon.

MacArthur's commentaries are mainly expository. Meaning, he takes scripture and explains it with other scripture. He does digress into other scripture or theological topics at times, but I believe he does this so anyone reading this commentary would be able to understand the other scriptural passages that he references.

I would highly recommend The MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series to anyone looking for an in-depth Biblical explanation of Scripture.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for SS class or small study group., May 21, 2008

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Bruce D. Skaug "Contra Mundum" (Nampa, Idaho) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Colossians & Philemon (MacArthur Bible Studies) (Paperback)

Highly recommended for a small Bible study group or a SS class. We are using the book for a SS class of 30 people and the questions presented for the reader hit home on each lesson.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST!, November 24, 2005

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CJ "cj" (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Colossians and Philemon: New Testament Commentary (Macarthur New Testament Commentary Serie) (Hardcover)

THE BEST. Excellent. I highly recommend.

As with all of Dr. John Macarthur's works, this is

packed with life changing Biblical TRUTHS, wisdom and sound doctrine.