QT 10/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:11–17 Alive with Christ 与基督同活

QT 10/10/2025 Fri. Colossians 2:11–17  Alive with Christ
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📖 Scripture focus: Colossians 2:11–17

“Therefore let no one pass judgment on you... with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.” — Colossians 2:16–17 ESV

🔍 Overview of the Passage

In this section of Colossians, Paul reminds believers of their new identity in Christ. Through spiritual circumcision (v.11), death to sin (v.12), and resurrection with Christ, believers are fully forgiven, freed from the law, and no longer bound by religious rituals.

Paul’s aim is to protect the church from being deceived by legalism, false teachers, or traditions that distract from the sufficiency of Jesus.

💡 Key Themes

(1) We Are Spiritually Circumcised in Christ

“In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands…” (v.11)

This verse points to spiritual transformation — not a physical act, but the cutting away of our sinful nature through the work of Christ. It’s a heart change. We are no longer slaves to the flesh.

🪓 Application: You don’t need to prove yourself through works. If you're in Christ, your heart has been made new.

(2) We Were Buried and Raised with Christ

“…having been buried with him in baptism… you were also raised with him through faith…” (v.12)

Baptism is a symbol of what God has already done — we died to sin and were raised to new life. This is not just symbolic; it's a spiritual reality. We are alive with Christ (v.13)!

🔄 Application: Are you living as if you’re still buried in guilt or shame? Or as someone raised and made new in Jesus?

(3) Your Record of Debt Is Canceled

“…having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt…” (v.13–14)

God has wiped out your sin ledger. Through the cross, the full penalty of your sin was nailed and paid in full. There is no condemnation left (cf. Romans 8:1). Nothing separates you from the love of God.

📜 Application: Stop carrying guilt God has already removed. Rejoice in your total forgiveness.

(4) Christ Has Disarmed the Powers

“He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame…” (v.15)

This is a cosmic victory. Every demonic power, accusation, or spiritual attack has been defeated publicly through the cross. Christ’s resurrection is not just personal—it is global and eternal victory.

🛡 Application: You don’t need to live in fear of Satan, condemnation, or bondage. Stand firm in Christ’s authority.

(5) Legalism Is a Shadow — Christ Is the Substance

“Let no one pass judgment on you… These are a shadow… but the substance belongs to Christ.” (v.16–17)

Paul warns against letting others judge us by external religious practices (like festivals, dietary laws, or sabbaths). These were shadows pointing to Christ. Now that Christ has come, the real thing is here.

🚫 Application: Don’t let anyone enslave you to rules Jesus fulfilled. Your relationship with God is based on grace, not rituals.

🛐 Prayer

Dear God, thank You that I have been buried and raised with Jesus. Thank You that my sins are forgiven, my debt is canceled, and I am no longer under condemnation. Help me walk in the freedom of Your grace, not in fear or performance. Let my life reflect the fullness I have in You — not shadows, but the substance that belongs to Christ. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

✍️ Reflection Questions

(a) Am I living as someone who is raised with Christ — or stuck in guilt or legalism?

(b) Are there any rituals, rules, or traditions I rely on more than Christ Himself?

(c) How does knowing your debt is canceled change the way you pray, worship, or serve?

✝️ Gospel Summary

Colossians 2:11–17 is a clear gospel passage. It tells us we are not saved by law, effort, or tradition — but by the finished work of Jesus on the cross. He forgives, cancels our sin, defeats Satan, and gives us a new identity. The Christian life is not about living in the shadows—it’s about living in the light of Christ.

QT 03/10/2025 星期五. 歌罗西书 2:11–17 与基督同活
阅读 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians 2%3A11-17&version=CNVS

📖 经文焦点：歌罗西书 2:11–17

16所以不要让人因着饮食、节期、月朔、安息日批评你们，17 这些不过是将来的事的影子，那真体却是属于基督的。——歌罗西书 2:16–17（ESV）

🔍 经文概述

在这段歌罗西书中，保罗提醒信徒们在基督里的新身份。通过属灵的割礼（第11节）、向罪而死（第12节）以及与基督一同复活，信徒们已得完全赦免，脱离律法束缚，不再受宗教仪式的约束。

保罗的目的是保护教会免受律法主义、假教师或传统教条的迷惑，这些都使人们偏离了耶稣的完全救赎。

💡 核心主题

(1) 我们已在基督里受了属灵的割礼

“你们也在他里面受了不是由人手所行的割礼，而是受了基督的割礼，就是除掉你们的罪身。”（11节）

这节经文指向属灵的转变——并非肉体行为，而是借着基督的工作割除我们的罪性。这是心灵的更新。我们不再是肉体奴仆。

🪓 应用：你无需靠行为证明自己。若在基督里，你的心已然更新。

(2) 我们与基督同埋葬同复活

“你们在洗礼中已经与他一同埋葬，也在洗礼中，因信那使基督从死人中复活的　神所运行的动力，与他一同复活了。”（第12节）

洗礼象征着神已成就之事——我们向罪而死，又被赋予新生命。这不仅是象征，更是属灵的真实。我们与基督一同活着（第13节）！

🔄 应用：你是否仍活在罪疚与羞耻的阴影中？还是活出在耶稣里被复活、被更新的生命？

(3) 你的罪债记录已被涂抹

“……涂抹了那写在规条上反对我们、与我们为敌的字句……”（13-14节）

神已抹去你的罪孽账簿。借着十字架，你罪的全部刑罚已被钉死并全然偿付。再无定罪存留（参罗马书8:1）。没有任何事物能使你与神的爱隔绝。

📜 应用：停止背负神已除去的罪疚。因全然赦免而欢欣。

(4) 基督已解除权势的武装

“他既然靠着十字架胜过了一切执政掌权的，废除了他们的权势，就在凯旋的行列中，把他们公开示众。”（15节）

这是宇宙级的胜利。所有邪恶势力、控告与属灵攻击，都已在十字架上公开败亡。基督的复活不仅是个人救赎——更是普世永恒的胜利。

🛡 应用：你无需活在对撒旦、定罪或捆绑的恐惧中。当在基督的权柄里站立得稳。

(5) 律法主义是影子——基督是实体

“16 所以不要让人因着饮食、节期、月朔、安息日批评你们，17 这些不过是将来的事的影子，那真体却是属于基督的。”（16-17节）

保罗警告我们，不要让他人凭外在的宗教仪式（如节期、饮食律法或安息日）来评判我们。这些不过是指向基督的影儿。如今基督已然降临，真实的实体就在眼前。

🚫 应用：莫让任何人用耶稣已成全的规条捆绑你。你与神的关系建立在恩典之上，而非仪式之上。

🛐 祷告

亲爱的主，感谢祢使我与耶稣同埋葬、同复活。感谢祢赦免我的罪孽，免去我的债务，使我不再受定罪。求祢帮助我活在恩典的自由中，而非恐惧或功利主义里。愿我的生命彰显在祢里面的丰盛——不是影子，而是属于基督的实体。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。

✍️ 反思问题

(a) 我活出的是与基督同复活的生命，还是陷在罪疚或律法主义中？

(b) 是否有任何仪式、规则或传统，我比基督本人更倚靠？

(c) 知道债务已免除，如何改变你的祷告、敬拜或事奉方式？

✝️ 福音要义

歌罗西书2:11-17是清晰的福音经文。它告诉我们：救恩并非来自律法、努力或传统，而是源于耶稣在十字架上完成的救赎。祂赦免罪孽、废除罪债、击败撒旦，并赐予我们新身份。基督徒的生命不该活在阴影中——而应活在基督的光明里。