Colossians 2:13 – Three Minute Bible

December 28, 2024December 30, 2024

Colossians 2:13b – Dripping Sin

He forgave us all our sins …

Summary: Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, God forgives us all our sins. But how much is “all?” The answer to that question is worth thinking about.

How many sins is “all”?

When Paul writes that God “forgave us all our sins,” what comes to mind?

The Greek word Paul used for “sin” in today’s passage is “paráptōma.” Its meaning can include both unintentional errors and willful transgressions. So, are we back to counting errors and omissions, right?

Not so fast …

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Colossians 2:13a – The Greatest Gift

When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ.

Summary: Paul, himself, provides the summary for this meditation. In fact, this passage summarizes the entire Bible!

In this passage, Paul captures the heart of the entire Bible.

•   Genesis chapters 1–3 describe how we became “dead” in our sins.
•   Genesis 4 through the end of the Old Testament (Malachi 4) describe the uncircumcised life of the flesh.
•   The New Testament is all about God making us alive with Christ.