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CAUTION: Beware of those who would like to Kidnap you. Vs. 8 Don’t let anyone “cheat you”—Literally to carry you off – to kidnap. How: By “philosophy”—that is “vain deceit” By “traditions”—that do not depend upon the ancient scriptures.
For Jesus is Enough Because: Vs. 9—In Jesus “dwell ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” Vs.10—In Jesus the believer is “complete”: • spiritually • morally • mentally vss.11-15—There is 3 aspects of our completion: 1 A Complete Salvation vss. 11-12—Not an outward action, but an inward belief from the heart.
2 A Complete Forgiveness vss.13-14—Apart from human works “He made us alive together” and as a result we have been
forgiven all our trespasses”—vs.13
Characteristics of God’s Forgiveness: 1) It is not earned 2) It is Complete 3) God’s forgiveness is eager—Ex. 18:23; Ps. 86:5 4) God’s forgiveness is certain—Acts 26:18 5) God’s forgiveness is unequalled—Micah 7:18 6) God’s forgiveness is motivation—Eph. 4:32; Matt.18:23-35
Vs. 14—Is the Apostle’s illustrations of God’s forgiveness
3. A Complete Victory-- vs.15 • He disarmed • Made a public display • Triumphed over them