S5 E44 | Dr. Holly Beers | Rediscovering Christ's Fullness in Colossians and Philemon (Part 1)

The Alabaster Jar

In this conversation, Dr. Holly Beers joins Dr. Lynn Cohick for Part 1 of this interview to discuss her commentary on Colossians and Philemon as part of the Word and Spirit commentary series. She explains the series' origins, which aims to provide accessible biblical resources from Pentecostal and charismatic scholars and delves into the theological richness of Paul's letter to the Colossians. Dr. Beers also explores key themes such as Christ's role in creation and redemption, the nature of suffering, and Paul's critique of the Colossian heresy, which emphasized ecstatic experiences and false humility. She also highlights Paul's message of holiness, emphasizing that Christ empowers believers to live virtuous lives, not through their own willpower but through their connection to God.

Resources Mentioned:
Colossians and Philemon: (A Transformative Bible Commentary for Spirit-filled Christians) (Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament) by Dr. Holly Beers
The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (IVP Bible Background Commentary Set) by Dr. Craig S. Keener
The Letter to the Colossians (New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)) by Dr. Scot McKnight
The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

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