“…having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us…” (Colossians 2:14)
A certificate is official proof of the facts. A marriage certificate officially attests to your marriage, a graduation certificate attests to your academic achievement, and a stock certificate attests to ownership of a particular piece of stock.
At the judgment, what will your certificate attest to? What will you have achieved in your life? What sins will you own? What relationship with the devil and sin will you be wed to?
If you are in Christ, it will not matter how nasty the certificate reads, nor how hostile it is. In Christ, the debt is canceled. In Christ, we are set free.
“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” (Galatians 3:27)
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
Today’s Reading: Colossians 2:11-23
Questions to ask:
- How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
- What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
- How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
- What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
- How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?
This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision