Summary
We find this volume on Colossians a steady help for preaching Christ’s supremacy with clarity and proportion. It supports us in tracing Paul’s argument, showing how the fullness of Christ shapes doctrine, worship, ethics, and the church’s life together.
It is well suited to weekly use, with clear organisation and a consistent concern to let the passage set the agenda.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We should own this commentary when we want help preaching Colossians against both legalism and spiritual novelty. It keeps the focus on Christ, and it helps us apply union with Him to real church pressures and ordinary discipleship.
It is also useful when we are working through household instructions and warnings about false teaching, because it keeps application tethered to the letter’s gospel logic.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend this as a strong mid level guide for preaching and teaching Colossians, and it pairs well with a more technical work if you need deeper detail on debated points.
As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.
Alan J. Thompson
Alan J. Thompson is an Australian New Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing within broadly evangelical scholarship with a warm, church facing instinct.
He has worked especially in Paul, mission, and ministry shaped by the gospel, helping pastors keep doctrine and discipleship tied together. Thompson’s writing aims to make the logic of the text plain, so that exposition moves naturally toward prayerful obedience and steady pastoral care.
He continues to be valued for clarity, proportion, and a refusal to separate scholarship from the needs of ordinary congregations. Recommended titles include his studies on Paul and mission, his teaching on gospel shaped leadership, and his contributions to evangelical New Testament scholarship.
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical