Bible Question:
Col 1:24 What exactly is Paul saying here? Is he solely speaking of his afflictions for spreading the Gospel, or in a more global sense, which he would be saying that without us choosing to follow Christ, His power is unable to save us? I realize that he specifically speaks to spreading the Gospel and that Paul is experiencing the added sufferings to carry this message to the world. I am just wondering if the other point might be made here also? Thanx |
Bible Answer: Thank You All! I am not sure if I stated my question as clearly as I wanted too, but I received the same answers that I expected. I understand what Paul has said here, and ya'll do an excellent job of reaffirming that knowledge. I think that I might have been trying to stretch this verse into something that it is not. I guess I wanted to emphasize that our choice is important, without it, we have chosen not to allow Jesus’ sacrifice to save us. Therefore part of what lacks is our commitment to Him, along with the suffering that will come for spreading the Word. In Him, Zach |