COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON Colossians 1:20 to reconcile to himself all things. As “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6), Jesus will ultimately defeat all rebellion against God. For believers, this means reconciliation to God as his friends. For nonbelievers and the demonic powers, this means defeat by Christ, the conquering king (see 1 Corinthians 15:24; Revelation 19:11; Revelation 20:7). The basis for Christ’s reign of peace is the blood of his cross. The cross truly is the turning point in human and cosmic history.

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