Colossians 2:1
CONTENTS Paul is speaking very blessedly of Christ. He warns the Church against Philosophy and vain Deceit.... [ Continue Reading ]
CONTENTS Paul is speaking very blessedly of Christ. He warns the Church against Philosophy and vain Deceit.... [ Continue Reading ]
(1) For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; (2) That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement... [ Continue Reading ]
(4) And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. (5) For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. (6) As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in hi... [ Continue Reading ]
(11) In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: (12) Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the d... [ Continue Reading ]
(16) Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a holy day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days: (17) Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. (18) Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshiping of angels, intrud... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS What a lovely view doth this Chapter open with of Paul'8 love for the Church, in his soul exercises for their spiritual welfare. And, what a contradiction of sinners did Christ endure against himself for his Church and people, lest his exercised ones should grow faint, and be weary in t... [ Continue Reading ]