COLOSSIANS 2:2. Read _mg._ There is probably a controversial reference
in what follows. The Divine secret or mystery and the treasures of
hidden knowledge are to be found in Christ, and not in Gnostic
speculations.... [ Continue Reading ]
COLOSSIANS 1:24 TO COLOSSIANS 2:3. PAUL'S OWN RELATION TO THEM AND TO
THE GOSPEL. At this very time, in the midst of his sufferings, Paul is
rejoicing for their sakes, and in return for their loyalty he fills up
the cup of whatever tribulation he must still endure in his own person
as Christ's serva... [ Continue Reading ]
AN URGENT WARNING AGAINST A DEGRADING THEOSOPHY. Let them not be led
away by false reasonings, however persuasive. They must think of Paul,
despite his bodily absence, as being with them in spirit (1
Corinthians 5:3 f.*), as a sharer of their joy, and a spectator of the
ordered line and steadfast fr... [ Continue Reading ]