Colossians 1:2
Colossians 1:2
[2]To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The word Saints here is not first mentioned in the Bible and was synonymously associated to Israelites throughout the Bible. Psalm 147:19
Act 9:13, Romans 15:25
The Saints were scattered among the nations and were being searched out for by the apostles( Ephesians 2:19. ) As Ha Mashiac commanded they should seek the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ( Matthew 15:24.)
Another hint here is that the people of collosse being addressed here were Israelites as Paul said "Brethren"
Which Paul define that his brethren are Israelites
( Roman 9:3)
Not to mention that he used the possessif pronoun "our" God and "our" lord all indicating that he was addressing Israelites, For God, is the God of Israel only: Joel 2:27, Amos 3:2. Acts 13:17
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[2]To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The word Saints here is not first mentioned in the Bible and was synonymously associated to Israelites throughout the Bible. Psalm 147:19
Act 9:13, Romans 15:25
The Saints were scattered among the nations and were being searched out for by the apostles( Ephesians 2:19. ) As Ha Mashiac commanded they should seek the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ( Matthew 15:24.)
Another hint here is that the people of collosse being addressed here were Israelites as Paul said "Brethren"
Which Paul define that his brethren are Israelites
( Roman 9:3)
Not to mention that he used the possessif pronoun "our" God and "our" lord all indicating that he was addressing Israelites, For God, is the God of Israel only: Joel 2:27, Amos 3:2. Acts 13:17
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Colossians 1:3
Colossians 1:3
[3]We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
Paul clearly put a distinction here by praising The father, who he says is the father of Our Lord, showing consistency with I Corinthians 11:3, that The Head of Our Ha Mashiach is Our father Yah. Which also condemned the doctrine of the tri-un equal deity.
[3]We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
Paul clearly put a distinction here by praising The father, who he says is the father of Our Lord, showing consistency with I Corinthians 11:3, that The Head of Our Ha Mashiach is Our father Yah. Which also condemned the doctrine of the tri-un equal deity.
Colossians 1:7
Colossians 1:7
[7]As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Little is known about the man Epaphras who seemed to had put a lot of work among the Colossians. He seemed to have Originate in Colosse as Mention in Collosians 4:12.
[7]As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Little is known about the man Epaphras who seemed to had put a lot of work among the Colossians. He seemed to have Originate in Colosse as Mention in Collosians 4:12.
Colossians 1:13
Colossians 1:13
[13]Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Famous verse used by preterists to make a case that once you convert to Christianity you are in the kingdom.
Yet 1 Timothy 4:1: let us know the kingdom of Ha Mashiac will be established at his appearing.
This verse is rather reminding us to walk as the children of the kingdom not as when we were in darkness, practicing the righteous acts, living as we are in the kingdom of Ha Mashiac already. Also knowing that the kingdom is within us (Luke 17:22)Once we begin following Ha Mashiac, we are introduce to the kingdom, as to say the kingdom is merely the building of mortars and bricks but more of a spiritual transformation and a righteous change in heart and mind.
[13]Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Famous verse used by preterists to make a case that once you convert to Christianity you are in the kingdom.
Yet 1 Timothy 4:1: let us know the kingdom of Ha Mashiac will be established at his appearing.
This verse is rather reminding us to walk as the children of the kingdom not as when we were in darkness, practicing the righteous acts, living as we are in the kingdom of Ha Mashiac already. Also knowing that the kingdom is within us (Luke 17:22)Once we begin following Ha Mashiac, we are introduce to the kingdom, as to say the kingdom is merely the building of mortars and bricks but more of a spiritual transformation and a righteous change in heart and mind.
Colossians 1:15-16
Colossians 1:15-16
[15]Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
[16]For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
15- He is the image of the invisible Power, The Mighty Yah is never seen by no man, But Mashiac was, he became the worthy link between a fallen world to the Father, He is the ambassador of Yah, a thought which Explains why when Philip ask him show us the father(John 14:9), he did not shy away from saying you're looking at him, Not because he is the father but rather that's the closest we as humans can get to Yah in term of visibility if we want to see any Image of Yah, Ha Mashiac is that manifestation to us. This verse also Highlight the separation between the son and the invisible Power.
Being the first born of all creatures
This sentence here eliminate any Idea That Ha Mashiac himself is not a creation as he was the first to be Created of all Creatures made by the Father of all creation.
16- being the right hand man of Yah, he does his will by carrying out his works from creation. The Most High Yah use Ha Mashiac as we know it to carry out all his work, In return his reward is the inheritance of what he made, which is the earth, dominions, and rulership. (Proverb 8:22)
[15]Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
[16]For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
15- He is the image of the invisible Power, The Mighty Yah is never seen by no man, But Mashiac was, he became the worthy link between a fallen world to the Father, He is the ambassador of Yah, a thought which Explains why when Philip ask him show us the father(John 14:9), he did not shy away from saying you're looking at him, Not because he is the father but rather that's the closest we as humans can get to Yah in term of visibility if we want to see any Image of Yah, Ha Mashiac is that manifestation to us. This verse also Highlight the separation between the son and the invisible Power.
Being the first born of all creatures
This sentence here eliminate any Idea That Ha Mashiac himself is not a creation as he was the first to be Created of all Creatures made by the Father of all creation.
16- being the right hand man of Yah, he does his will by carrying out his works from creation. The Most High Yah use Ha Mashiac as we know it to carry out all his work, In return his reward is the inheritance of what he made, which is the earth, dominions, and rulership. (Proverb 8:22)
Colossians 1:18-19
Colossians 1:18-19
[18]And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
[19]For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
Ha Mashiac is the Alpha male, the prototype of man, leader and living model of what's expected of man. This Explains why he had to come down to suffer as a man, as the first man that re-emerged from death to life (first born of death) if he can be perfect, we can be too, being made after his image and prototype if we follow his path we will be just like him.
He became the head of the church,not many churches, one church which was under Moses leadership until he the Ultimate leader came to take charge of it. The church is none other but the Children of Israel. (Acts 7:38)
17- The father has all the fullness dwell in him because he is born first, suffer and resurrect first , is the image of Yah, and made all things. In other word, he is a complete power, being able to be the perfect man in the lowest estate, being able to also represent Yah without faltering in all Glory and power.
[18]And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
[19]For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
Ha Mashiac is the Alpha male, the prototype of man, leader and living model of what's expected of man. This Explains why he had to come down to suffer as a man, as the first man that re-emerged from death to life (first born of death) if he can be perfect, we can be too, being made after his image and prototype if we follow his path we will be just like him.
He became the head of the church,not many churches, one church which was under Moses leadership until he the Ultimate leader came to take charge of it. The church is none other but the Children of Israel. (Acts 7:38)
17- The father has all the fullness dwell in him because he is born first, suffer and resurrect first , is the image of Yah, and made all things. In other word, he is a complete power, being able to be the perfect man in the lowest estate, being able to also represent Yah without faltering in all Glory and power.
Colossians 1:20-21
Colossians 1:20-21
[20]And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
[21]And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
Leviticus 17:11: put it clear that it is the blood that makes atonement for sin. The Most High Yah is so strict, violation of his devine laws deserve nothing but blood to be spilled, and Israel deserve nothing else as Yah would no longer accept bloods of bulls (see Isaiah 1:11) and the sentence would be a permanent scattering of the children of Israel having their remembrance ceased (a type of death) suffering the eternal curses written in the book of the law (see Deuteronomy 32:26 and Deuteronomy 28:14-68) But Ha Mashiac made ramifications through his blood as a lamb without spots to make peace between the violator (Israel) and The Most High Yah thus making reconciliation between heaven and earth.
21- The choice of word here "alienate" meaning to become stranger and reconcile are clue words which indicates those people he Reconcile (bring back together) are the Israelites who became strangers to the covenant of promise and that through his blood he brings them back to the covenant which they have forgotten.
[20]And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
[21]And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled
Leviticus 17:11: put it clear that it is the blood that makes atonement for sin. The Most High Yah is so strict, violation of his devine laws deserve nothing but blood to be spilled, and Israel deserve nothing else as Yah would no longer accept bloods of bulls (see Isaiah 1:11) and the sentence would be a permanent scattering of the children of Israel having their remembrance ceased (a type of death) suffering the eternal curses written in the book of the law (see Deuteronomy 32:26 and Deuteronomy 28:14-68) But Ha Mashiac made ramifications through his blood as a lamb without spots to make peace between the violator (Israel) and The Most High Yah thus making reconciliation between heaven and earth.
21- The choice of word here "alienate" meaning to become stranger and reconcile are clue words which indicates those people he Reconcile (bring back together) are the Israelites who became strangers to the covenant of promise and that through his blood he brings them back to the covenant which they have forgotten.
Colossians 1:26
Colossians 1:26
[26]Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
The mystery That has been is Ha Mashiac being revealed as the son of Yah giving his blood for the saints (see Psalm 148:14) that those that were lost may return to their Heritage, a mystery that was hid in the writings of the old Testament yet is not to be revealed to everyone but only to his saints.
[26]Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
The mystery That has been is Ha Mashiac being revealed as the son of Yah giving his blood for the saints (see Psalm 148:14) that those that were lost may return to their Heritage, a mystery that was hid in the writings of the old Testament yet is not to be revealed to everyone but only to his saints.
Colossians 2:9
Colossians 2:9
[9]For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
As mentioned in Collosians 1:18-19 the Fullness of the power of Yah who is the Head of all, dwell in him because he is the first of all creation, being able to understand both man and Yah the link between flesh and divinity. He understands suffering, shame as much as he understands Glory and Power. The Godhead doesn't only compose of what's in heaven, as shown in 1 Corinthians 11:3 pointing out the order of the Godhead or power structure, which is a composition of The Most High God being the head of our Mashiac, Ha Mashiac being the head of the man, and the man being the head of the woman, and Spalm 82:6 clearly stayes that we are also gods. Yahoshi our lord fully understand our strugles living in sins, and pain and also understand what's it like to be holy linking heaven and Earth.
[9]For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
As mentioned in Collosians 1:18-19 the Fullness of the power of Yah who is the Head of all, dwell in him because he is the first of all creation, being able to understand both man and Yah the link between flesh and divinity. He understands suffering, shame as much as he understands Glory and Power. The Godhead doesn't only compose of what's in heaven, as shown in 1 Corinthians 11:3 pointing out the order of the Godhead or power structure, which is a composition of The Most High God being the head of our Mashiac, Ha Mashiac being the head of the man, and the man being the head of the woman, and Spalm 82:6 clearly stayes that we are also gods. Yahoshi our lord fully understand our strugles living in sins, and pain and also understand what's it like to be holy linking heaven and Earth.
Colossians 2:12
Colossians 2:12
[12]Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Paul is using Baptism figuratively to Explain when we go through what Ha Mashiac (Christ) went through we will evidently receive what he was rewarded with, which is resurrection in this case, the symbol of Baptism in this passage represent being submerged in Faith knowing the father will also rise us again if we follow the path of persecution, hatred, suffering like He did.
[12]Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Paul is using Baptism figuratively to Explain when we go through what Ha Mashiac (Christ) went through we will evidently receive what he was rewarded with, which is resurrection in this case, the symbol of Baptism in this passage represent being submerged in Faith knowing the father will also rise us again if we follow the path of persecution, hatred, suffering like He did.
Colossians 2:14
Colossians 2:14
[14]Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Verse 13 Explains all our trespasses are forgiven through Ha Mashiac's death, which is key to understand verse 14. Saint Paul Mentioned in Romans 7:12 that the law is holy, just, and good. if the law is good, How can it be against us? Well unless we violate the law,the wage of sin is death. Remember that the law contained ordinances of punishments that were design to inflict death upon the sinner.
which explains why Ha Mashiac's death destroyed ordinances that was designed to get us killed when we sinned, thence by him taking the death penalty on the cross, the decrees in which the law that commanded for us to die were lifted, giving us a second chance. But should we continue in sin because we had a one time pass, Romans 6:1 disagree, we can no longer sin ( breaking the law, 1 John 3:4) hoping these ordinances will always be lifted. That would encourage us to continue living a sinful life having guaranteed we will no longer be punish.
[14]Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Verse 13 Explains all our trespasses are forgiven through Ha Mashiac's death, which is key to understand verse 14. Saint Paul Mentioned in Romans 7:12 that the law is holy, just, and good. if the law is good, How can it be against us? Well unless we violate the law,the wage of sin is death. Remember that the law contained ordinances of punishments that were design to inflict death upon the sinner.
which explains why Ha Mashiac's death destroyed ordinances that was designed to get us killed when we sinned, thence by him taking the death penalty on the cross, the decrees in which the law that commanded for us to die were lifted, giving us a second chance. But should we continue in sin because we had a one time pass, Romans 6:1 disagree, we can no longer sin ( breaking the law, 1 John 3:4) hoping these ordinances will always be lifted. That would encourage us to continue living a sinful life having guaranteed we will no longer be punish.
Colossians 2:15
Colossians 2:15
[15]And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
He spoiled principalities such in spirits,evil angels and Men who accused Israel of wrongdoing and wish we as a people would fall and not Rise in iniquity, But our Lord and Savior Ha Mashiac redeem us before they could have the victory. His death expose and confirm the Romans who are Edomites as Haters of Yah and confounded angels that accuse us day and night, all this was don to show his love for a people Laden with sins ready to perish.
[15]And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
He spoiled principalities such in spirits,evil angels and Men who accused Israel of wrongdoing and wish we as a people would fall and not Rise in iniquity, But our Lord and Savior Ha Mashiac redeem us before they could have the victory. His death expose and confirm the Romans who are Edomites as Haters of Yah and confounded angels that accuse us day and night, all this was don to show his love for a people Laden with sins ready to perish.
Colossians 2:16 - 17
Colossians 2:16
[16]Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
Numbers 28:8 tell us what we use to do in respect (to respect) of the Sabbath, new moon and Holidays, those were sacrifices, drink and meat offerings. Isaiah already prophesy of ha Mashiac dying for the sins of the people. If he died for sins it's no longer needed to sacrifices for sins to respect of these feasts and we should not feel guilty about not sacrificing during those high days, the sacrifices for iniquity has been embodied in Ha Mashiac Yahawashi.
The sacrifice has change but not the feast days which were given for all generations. Today we celebrate the feast days with the sacrifice of Ha Mashiac Yahawashi.
Colossians 2:17
[17]Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
Be mindful not the feasts were shadows of things to come, but the sacrifices which is also mentioned in Hebrew 10:1, which we use to do in respect of the feasts days, sadly many people use this scripture to nullify Yah's laws. Evidently the body(sacrifice) is of Ha Mashiac which take away the sins of Israel. The sacrifices for iniquity done of Old time were an indication of a better sacrifice which is now Ha Mashiac Yahawashi.
[16]Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
Numbers 28:8 tell us what we use to do in respect (to respect) of the Sabbath, new moon and Holidays, those were sacrifices, drink and meat offerings. Isaiah already prophesy of ha Mashiac dying for the sins of the people. If he died for sins it's no longer needed to sacrifices for sins to respect of these feasts and we should not feel guilty about not sacrificing during those high days, the sacrifices for iniquity has been embodied in Ha Mashiac Yahawashi.
The sacrifice has change but not the feast days which were given for all generations. Today we celebrate the feast days with the sacrifice of Ha Mashiac Yahawashi.
Colossians 2:17
[17]Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
Be mindful not the feasts were shadows of things to come, but the sacrifices which is also mentioned in Hebrew 10:1, which we use to do in respect of the feasts days, sadly many people use this scripture to nullify Yah's laws. Evidently the body(sacrifice) is of Ha Mashiac which take away the sins of Israel. The sacrifices for iniquity done of Old time were an indication of a better sacrifice which is now Ha Mashiac Yahawashi.
Colossians 2:18 - 19
Colossians 2:18-19
[18]Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Paul is warning the his followers of proud man who will use Godly reward as a bait to voluntarily get them to worship other gods, teaching things the followers are not familiar with and does not hold ground in term of doctrines.
[19]And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increase with the increase of God.
One of those sign of false teachings according to Paul is that these men often times do no teach Ha Mashiac Yahawashi who is the head of the church, and he only can hold us together as the prime foundation.
[18]Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Paul is warning the his followers of proud man who will use Godly reward as a bait to voluntarily get them to worship other gods, teaching things the followers are not familiar with and does not hold ground in term of doctrines.
[19]And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increase with the increase of God.
One of those sign of false teachings according to Paul is that these men often times do no teach Ha Mashiac Yahawashi who is the head of the church, and he only can hold us together as the prime foundation.
Colossians 2:20
[20]Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
Those that truly died with Christ meaning puting sins away (from rudiments of the world) although they live in the world still but having put sins away there is no need for ordinances which is spoken in previous verse 14-16 which were sacrifices for sins in the feast days. Remember sacrifices were for sinners if you're no longer living according to worldy misdeed there is no need for sin offerings period, yet if we slip in our righteousness we have a sacrifice which is in Ha Mashiac Yahowshi.
Those that truly died with Christ meaning puting sins away (from rudiments of the world) although they live in the world still but having put sins away there is no need for ordinances which is spoken in previous verse 14-16 which were sacrifices for sins in the feast days. Remember sacrifices were for sinners if you're no longer living according to worldy misdeed there is no need for sin offerings period, yet if we slip in our righteousness we have a sacrifice which is in Ha Mashiac Yahowshi.
Colossians 2:20-23
[21](Touch not; taste not; handle not
Paul is simply saying stay away from the doctrine of sacrifices for sin. Don't touch the sacrifices, Don't taste them, nor perform those rituals.
[22]Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
All those that continue sacrifing for sins will perish with their sacrifices. Which becomes a commandment of man, For From the Time Abraham was ask to sacrifice his only begotten son, Yah made it clear that his doctriy was to give his only son as a sacrifice for the children of Abraham. It becomes a doctrine of men to not follow the blueprint setup by Yah.
[23]Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
Often time the doctrines of men may seem even according to scriptures, even presented and done with Humility, sacrificing their bodies for such cause, having a pretence of righteousness and not after the lust of the flesh.
Paul is simply saying stay away from the doctrine of sacrifices for sin. Don't touch the sacrifices, Don't taste them, nor perform those rituals.
[22]Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
All those that continue sacrifing for sins will perish with their sacrifices. Which becomes a commandment of man, For From the Time Abraham was ask to sacrifice his only begotten son, Yah made it clear that his doctriy was to give his only son as a sacrifice for the children of Abraham. It becomes a doctrine of men to not follow the blueprint setup by Yah.
[23]Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
Often time the doctrines of men may seem even according to scriptures, even presented and done with Humility, sacrificing their bodies for such cause, having a pretence of righteousness and not after the lust of the flesh.