Colossians 2:13-15 ESV
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.
The law was given to the Jews, but its application extended to all men. The law convicts us all, our debt beyond our ability to pay.
Then comes the wonderful news, "he set aside". He takes our burden upon Himself. Our sins are no longer ours. The cross becomes the alter on which Jesus is sacrificed as the Lamb of God on behalf of all men. We are no longer apart from God because of sin. We can choose to become part of the body of Christ.
Jesus overcame the world and those in heaven "by triumphing over them".
Those who believe will not be put to shame. We are more than conquerors.
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