Here is the very core of spiritual life. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. All rights reserved worldwide. Perfectly blessed in Himself, he desired that other intelligences should participate in his own holy felicity. They were made in his own image--framed to resemble him in their intellectual and moral capacities, and to imitate him in the spirit of their deportment. Ephesians 4:8 Why he said, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men. Colossians 2:9–15 9 For in Christ all the fullness o of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. When this becomes real, "Ye are dead"; your own condition, states and resources are no longer counted upon any more than a dead man's, but "your life is hid with Christ in God." Christ for us is the ground of our salvation and the source of our justification; Christ in us of our sanctification. The propagation of Christianity in Judea quite destroyed their spiritual power and domination; just as the propagation of Protestantism, which was Christianity revived, destroyed, wherever it appeared, the false doctrine and domination of the pope of Rome. Your Faithlife account signs you in to all our sites. Colossians 2:13-15 New International Version (NIV) 13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you [ a ] alive with Christ. Copy. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlife’s. 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities,(A) he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them(B) by the cross.[a]. Get your church set-up with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. Acts 2:23,24,32-36 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain... June 2. John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. When this becomes real, "Ye are dead"; your own condition, states and resources are no longer counted upon any more than a dead man's, but "your life is hid with Christ in God." Whatever good they enjoyed, like him, they were to desire that others might enjoy it with them; and thus all were to be bound together by mutual sympathy,--linked …Sereno D. Clark—The Faithful Steward, Page 238. [] Read full chapter New International Version And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. It is very likely that by the αρχας και εξουσιας, principalities and powers, over whom Christ triumphed, the apostle means the נשיאות nesioth and רשות roshoth, who were the rulers and chiefs in the Sanhedrin and synagogues, and who had great authority among the people, both in making constitutions and explaining traditions. He is the head p over every power and authority. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. New International Version (NIV), Colossians 2:15 in all English translations, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story. Col 2:15 - And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. () 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Here is the very core of spiritual life. e Read more Share Copy He was made captive by Satan, and would have remained so forever had not God specially interposed. Colossians 2:6-15 New International Version (NIV) Spiritual Fullness in Christ 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. His nature became so weakened through transgression that it was impossible for him, in his own strength, to resist the power of evil. An error occurred while accessing favorites. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy. A. Please try again soon. Yet that he is throughout relating his own experiences is proved by the fact that this Meditation, as first written, contains passages which the author afterwards marked for omission. Whatever good they enjoyed, like him, they were to desire that others might enjoy it with them; and thus all were to be bound together by mutual sympathy,--linked. In the wording of this meditation, and of several other passages in the Fourth Century, it seems as though Traherne is speaking not of himself, but of, a friend and teacher of his. Perfectly blessed in Himself, he desired that other intelligences should participate in his own holy felicity. Med. An error occurred while marking the devotional as read. New International Version 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them. 6). [] Read full chapter Luke 11:22 But when a stronger than he shall come on him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor wherein he trusted... John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And the principalities and powers refer to the emperors, kings, and generals taken in battle, and reserved to grace the victor's triumph. He did this, no doubt, in order that he might not lay himself open to the charge of over-egotism. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. June 2. They were made in his own image--framed to resemble him in their intellectual and moral capacities, and to imitate him in the spirit of their deportment. 1. His nature became so weakened through transgression that it was impossible for him, in his own strength, to resist the power of evil. [ a] Griesbach has left them out of the text. But through disobedience, his powers were perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. It is not a subjective state so much as a life in the heart. In it - The words εν αυτῳ refer rather to Christ, than to the cross, if indeed they be genuine; of which there is much reason to doubt, as the versions and fathers differ so greatly in quoting them. There was an error while trying to create your account. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading the book. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading comparison. We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. 2 I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. It is not a subjective state so much as a life in the heart. And having spoiled principalities and powers - Here is an allusion to the treatment of enemies when conquered: they are spoiled of their armor, so much the word απεκδυειν implies; and they are exhibited with contumely and reproach to the populace, especially when the victor has the honor of a triumph; to the former of which there is an allusion in the words εδειγματισεν εν παρῥησιᾳ, making a public exhibition of them; and to the latter in the words θριαμβευσας αυτους, triumphing over them. 6). Luke 10:18 And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth, The Sinner's Need of ChristMan was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy. "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord so walk ye in Him" (Col. ii. "As Ye have Therefore Received Christ Jesus the Lord So Walk Ye in Him" (Col. Ii. Colossians 2:15 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, b he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them c by the cross. Call us at 888-634-2038, 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities,b he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over themc by the cross.e, Read more But through disobedience, his powers were perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. It was the, "GOD IS LOVE."