Thursday, July 7, 2016

In Him - Colossians 2:15

Colossians 2:15 ESV 

He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

Some translations say He triumphed over them by His cross, or something to that effect. The Greek says "in him." The cross served as part of the stage for the passion of sacrifice which offers salvation to mankind. 

What happened on the cross of Jesus took place in the body of Christ. The body of Christ had to pay the penalty of sin so that we, the new body of Christ, could be raised in newness of life. His flesh paid the debt our flesh owed. We have been raised with Him in Spirit. Death no longer has dominion over those in Him. True death and true life are optional. 

Which option makes the most sense to you?

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