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MOR-Bible, which is by God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May God's grace, unmerited divine favor, and peace, an absolute end of all strife or trouble, be to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, to the faithful in Christ Jesus.

Father, we are so grateful and thankful to you for what you have done for us in Christ. Thank you for how you have made us absolutely complete in Christ. Thank you, Father, for making us joint heirs with Christ by your grace. Father, I pray our walk reflects the Christ in us in our day and time, to the glory of you. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

This month's teaching is on You are Complete in Him and focuses on Colossians 2:10. We will work to understand Colossians 2:1-10, and in doing so:

• Define the word condemnation as used in the Bible.
• Understand there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus.
• Learn to confess what the Word of God declares you are.
  

Let's start by understanding the meaning of the word condemnation in the original text of the Bible. The word condemnation is the Greek word katakrima which means judgment. The root word in the Greek is katakrinó meaning to condemn, to judge against, to pass sentence upon.

Let's understand the how & why there is no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. First, turn to Romans 8:1:

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, [the rest of the verse is omitted from the text] who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

This verse tells us, very clearly, there is therefore, right now in our day and time, no condemnation or judgment or passing sentencing upon them which are in Christ Jesus! God has made us complete in Christ! This verse tells us all we need to know; now we need to act on our completeness in Christ. We have magnified sin and condemnation above God's redemption and completeness in Christ!

Note: The sources for all Greek-English words are Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, The Critical Lexicon and Concordance to the English and Greek New Testament (Bullinger), Young's Analytical Concordance to the Bible, The Word Study Concordance by George V. Wigram and Ralph D. Winter, Bible Hub, and Webster's Desk Dictionary of the English Language.

Now to Colossians - it is written to correct doctrine error for not following the doctrine as presented in Ephesians. Let's keep this in mind as we review what is written in Colossians 2:1-10. We will read the first two verses to establish our foundation of study.

For I [Paul] would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ. [Bold added for emphasis.]

The phrase might be comforted is the Greek word parakaleó which means to call to one's side, to exhort, to encourage, to comfort, to urge. We see in these verses that our hearts are encouraged and strengthened when they are knitted together in the love of God, in the renewed mind in manifestation, unto abounding riches of full assurance of understanding to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God.

And what is the mystery of God? Ephesians 3:6 tells us that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of God's promise in Christ by the gospel. And 2 Corinthians 5:19 and Colossians 1:27 tell us it is God in Christ in you. God's Word tells us we are to be comforted to the acknowledgement that we are fellow heirs and have God in Christ in us! Wow!
Colossians 2:3 continues to say:

In whom [the Father and Christ] are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

If you want the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, you must have knowledge of God and of Christ! And to have this knowledge, we are encouraged and strengthened.

Colossians 2:4-5:

And this I [Paul] say, lest any man should beguile [deceive] you with enticing [persuasive] words.

For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order [operation], and the steadfastness of your faith [believing] in Christ.

Paul said, by word of knowledge in the Father and of Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. We are not to be deceived with people's persuasive words. And though Paul was absent in the flesh with the Colossians, he was with them in the spirit, joying and beholding their operation, and the steadfastness of their believing in Christ, the resurrected one who sat down at the right hand of God. Once again, these words were to bring comfort, not condemnation, to the Colossians as Paul continued to teach and confront them for not adhering to the doctrine in Ephesians.

Let's continue reading Colossians 2:6:

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him.

When did we received Christ Jesus the Lord? When we confessed with our mouth the Lord Jesus and believed in our hearts that God had raised him from the dead, we were saved (see Romans 10: 9-10). Now, Paul tells us that once we are saved and filled to overflowing with the gift of holy spirit (see Acts 2:38), we are to walk in Christ Jesus the Lord. How do we walk in Christ Jesus the Lord? Read verse 7:

Rooted and built up in him [Christ Jesus the Lord] and established in the faith [the family faith], as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Let us re-read verse 7 with a deeper understanding:

To become stable in our walk, we, the believing believers, must be rooted in God's Word. We must be built up in Christ Jesus the Lord, the resurrected one, who sat down at the right hand of God, secure in the family faith, as we have been instructed, exceling therein with gratitude.

What does this tell us? We are rooted and built up in Christ Jesus the Lord. We are established, secure, and confirmed in the family faith. The family faith is what we all received when we were born-again of God's Spirit (Romans 10:9-10). It is called the faith of Jesus Christ. It is given to all them who believed (Galatians 3:22).

Remember, an established believer is one who has been taught the knowledge of the truth of God's Word (see 1 Timothy 2:4). An established believer is one who has kept like a treasure their believing (see 2 Timothy 4:7). And an established believer is steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as they know that their labor is not in vain in the Lord (see 1 Corinthians 15:58). Does this describe you? Are you an established believer?

To become an established believer, we must renew our minds with God's Word (see Romans 12:2)! We need to study to show ourselves approved unto God rightly dividing God's Word and take action (see 2 Timothy 2:15). What actions can we take? We memorize God's Word. We make God's Word our standard for life! We must be rooted in God's Word! We must say, It is written, and act on the written Word of God! And once we hear and renew our minds to the Word of God and act on it, we receive God's power, blessing, and deliverance in our lives!

Colossians 2:8:

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

The word beware is the Greek word blepó which means tTo see, to look at, to behold, to perceive. So, we are to beware lest any man spoil you through what? The verse lists four (4) things:

• Philosophy or worldly wisdom; sense knowledge.
• Vain or empty deceit or deception.
• After the tradition or to deliver, handing over of men [and women].
• After the rudiments or outward ordinances of the world's order.

The number four (4) represents the world number in the Bible; it is God's creative works. This number always references all that was created. It is the number of material completeness. With this understanding, we go back to Colossians 2:8 and recognize that the four (4) items listed are not about Christ, the resurrected one who sat down at the right hand of God! They represent four things in this world.

Now, let's re-read this verse with understanding:

Behold, perceive, take heed, and consider lest any man spoil you through worldly wisdom (sense knowledge and empty deception) after the handing over of men, after the outward ordinances of the world order and not after Christ, the resurrected one who sat down at the right hand of God!

Colossians 2:9:

For in him [Christ] dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead [head God] bodily.

The Bible declares there are two Gods. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and the god of this world Satan. Ephesians 1:3 tells us:

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.

And 2 Corinthians 4:4 explains:

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Colossians 2:9 states that it is in Christ, the resurrected one who sat down at the right hand of God, the one supreme whom is the fountain of life and light dwells, all the fullness and completion, of the head God, and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 2:10:

And ye are complete in him [Christ], which is the head of all principality and power:

The word complete is the Greek word pléroó and means to fill, to make full, to complete, to fulfill to capacity. God's Word says we are complete, fully filled to capacity in Christ, who is raised from the dead and set down at God, his Father's, right hand in the heavenly places. We lack nothing in this world! We are completely, absolutely complete in Christ! This is tremendous! That is edifying! This is empowering! Now, if we say anything different than what God's Word declares, we are liars. As it is written in Romans 3:4:

God forbid yea, let God be true, but every man a liar.

It is written in Ephesians 1:20-23:

Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

And hath put all things under his [Christ] feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

Which is his body, the fulness [completeness] of him that filleth all in all.

God's Word declares it is Christ in you the hope of glory (see Colossians 1:27)!
So, going back to Colossians 2:10 and adding Ephesians 1:21-22 for more clarity. . .we are complete in him [Christ], which is the head of all principality and power; we are far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under our feet. Why? Because of the Christ in us (Colossians 1:27)!

People, everything that God did for Christ, He did for us His children (see 1 John 3:2)! We are joint heirs with Christ (see Romans 8:17)! We are absolutely, completely, complete in Christ (see Colossians 2:10)! These are marvelous truths, people! Wherever you go, God in Christ goes with you. Whatever you face in this life, God in Christ faces it with you! Remember, Philippians 4:13? I can do all thing through Christ who strength or empowers me! It is written in Romans 8:17:

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

We are told to confess what the Word of God declares we are. Have we read anywhere that we are to condemn ourselves or judge ourselves? No! We are heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ. This message is important! It is written in Proverbs 23:7:

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.

This should blow your mind! What we confess, we will become. Why? Because what you confess comes from your thinking. What you think is in your heart! When we confess the Word of God in our life, we will take action on it. And when we take action, we will receive positive results. Conversely, if you confess the negative things of this world and act on them, they shall be manifested in our lives! When we condemn ourselves or judge ourselves not to be worthy, then guess what? We will walk that talk. It is written in Romans 10:9-10:

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

What you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth you shall absolutely have in your life! Think it! Act it! Be it! And do we confess? God's Word is clear. We must confess we are complete in Christ. As for as God is concerned, you are absolutely, complete in Christ! It is your choice to think in your heart and confess, I am complete in Christ! For we walk by believing, not by sight (see 2 Corinthians 5:7)! Say it with me loud and strong! I am complete in Christ! For we walk by believing, not by sight. Amen!

This month's teaching theme was You are Complete in Him. We learned there is no condemnation or judgment to them that are in Christ Jesus (see Romans 8:1). We reviewed for understanding Colossians 2:1-10. We learned from our review that we are absolutely, complete in Christ (see Colossians 2:10). And we must confess and act on what the Word of God declares we are to manifest our completeness in Christ! We learned that what we believe in our heart and confess with our mouth, we shall absolutely have in our life!

Let us pray. Dear Father, I confess it is God in Christ in me! I confess it is God who is at work in me. I pray and believe thanks be unto God, which will always cause me to triumph in Christ! I am thankful and take action, God our Father, according to your Word. Father, you said that you will always cause me to triumph in Christ! Be it unto me according to your Word! And Father, we cease not to give thanks for the believing believers, making mention of them in our prayers. We ask you, the Father of glory, to give unto us the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of you. May our eyes of understanding being enlightened, may we know what the hope of your calling is, and what the riches of the glory of your inheritance in your children. May we know what the exceeding greatness of your power to us who believe is, according to the working of your mighty power, which you wrought in Christ, when you raised him from the dead, and set him at your own right hand in the heavenly places. Father, we pray for more boldness to confess what your Word declares we are and what we can do in Christ. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

The Word of God is the Will of God!

In the Lord,

Ministry of Reconciliation
Son of God through Jesus Christ
Ambassador for Christ

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