Bill wrote: > Perhaps, Izzy, it would do me good to have you > explain to me how the universally inclusive language > of verses like Col 1.13-14, 16-17, 19-20; 2.9 and > 13-15, apply only to those who have "repented and > received" Christ as Lord and Savior -- but not to those > who have not.
Because the text specifically says these are those who have received Christ. Colossians 2:4-7 (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 stedfastness of your faith in Christ. (6) As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: (7) Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. So when we read verse 9 & 13-15, we understand that it is speaking about those who have received Christ and are steadfast in their faithfulness to Christ. Colossians 2:9 (9) For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Colossians 2:13-15 (13) And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; (14) Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; (15) And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
