Colossians 2:2-3
My goal is that they may be encouraged
My goal is that they may be encouraged
in heart and united in love
My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. – Colossians 2:2-3 (NIV)
Though the false teachers at Colosse spoke of initiating people into a superior knowledge Paul explains and teaches his reader that you can understand the mystery (see v 1:26 –27) of God without this false philosophy. The Gnostic sought knowledge as an end in itself, but Paul reminds the Colossians that true knowledge will demonstrates itself by bringing people together in Christian love in the church. Now see how Paul joins the Father and the Christians together, emphasizing their common deity and unity. The Gnostics would view Jesus only as an emanation from the Father, sharing portion of the attributes of deity.
Paul not only emphasizes Jesus deity, but also explains that He possesses all wisdom and knowledge. The Gnostics thought only certain knowledgeable people could join their elite group, Paul again teaches that every believer has access to complete wisdom found in Christ.
According to the apostle Paul, when we try to understand the life of Jesus, we are stepping into a treasure chest of wisdom and knowledge. But like most wisdom, our inquiries start as a mystery. The mystery of Christ as the God-man helps us to face our sufferings with the One who experienced our pain. The mystery of the resurrection empowers us with hope for situations that would lead us to despair. Learn about Jesus Christ so that you can live encouraged in heart and have the full riches that God wants to give us. This is through faith and deliverance by God grace and mercy another free gift to the believer. The power of discernment and understanding of Gods knowledge and wisdom through the Holy Spirit.
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