Reality is Christ

Derek Tidball is visiting scholar at Spurgeon's College, London. Previously, he served as principal of the London School of Theology, where he lectured in pastoral theology. He is appreciated as a Bible expositor at conferences and conventions for which he is much in demand.

”"Billed as readable, reliable and relevant commentaries for lay people, Christian Focus' 32 Bible studies aim to combine substance with simplicity. Derek Tidball's study of Colossians is very readable but profound, and comes "thoroughly recommended" by Spring Harvest regular Stephen Gaukroger."“Christianity”"Commentaries on Bible books seem to fall into one of two errors. They are either wonderfully scholarly but with relatively little contemporary application or they are humorous and interesting, but sit fairly loosely to the inspired text. Derek Tidball's book on Colossians helpfully avoids both these traps. Derek's clear, thoughtful and sensitive scholarship makes sure that we genuinely understand what Paul really meant to say to those early Christians in Colosse. Our understanding of the first century times and of this small church will be greatly enhanced by this book. However, Derek is unwilling to leave us in the first century. The book provides helpful illustration and application to real life at the end of the twentieth century. I thoroughly recommend this book to all those who have a passion for God's word, and an equal passion to see it lived out and applied in personal lives and churches'. Everywhere."“Stephen Gaukroger(Director of Clarion Trust International)