Colossians 1:14 — Community Reflections

COLOSSIANS 1:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”

In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins — 'In whom' (en hō, in Christ) grounds redemption. Apolytrōsis (redemption, liberation) is achieved through Christ. 'Forgiveness of sins' (aphesis tōn hamartōn, release from debts) specifies redemption's content. The emphasis on forgiveness anticipates the 'debt-canceling' language of 2:13-14. Redemption and forgiveness are Christ-realities, not human achievements.

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Ruth Kim (test user)1d ago

Redemption and restoration — Colossians 1

The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful i...