Lesson 491: Colossians 2:9
Colossians 2:9
The Blueprint — The Verse
For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,
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The Context — The History
False teachers in Colossae implied Christ was insufficient and believers needed additional spiritual experiences. Paul countered with the fullness of deity dwelling in Christ bodily.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul warned against being taken captive by hollow philosophy and human tradition. He affirmed that in Christ all the fullness of Deity lives in bodily form, and believers are filled in Him who is head over every power.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Colossians 2:8
8See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Colossians 2:8) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Colossians 2:10
10and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Colossians 2:10) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What philosophies today compete with the sufficiency of Christ?
- Why is Christ's bodily humanity essential to the gospel?
- How does being 'filled in him' change how you seek spiritual growth?