(Heb 10:14-note), is in the continuous present tense, in contrast to the act done once for all in putting on the new man, which is now maintained continually in vigor and growth. The natural tendency is to concentrate on the obstacle, the danger, the thing he is trying to avoid. be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. The new person in Christ is not simply a Jew or Gentile who now happens to be a Christian. Aorist tense indicates this putting on is a past completed action and includes the idea that this action was decisive. 22:30; 1 Chr. 17:5, 38; 2 Sam. Enduo is used 29 times in NT - NAS = clothed(6), dressed(1), enter(1), put(21). I fancy you're confusing me with somebody else. In Greek thought an image shares in reality what it represents. Victor). a) Adam and Eve – made for themselves coverings of fig leaves, b) God clothed them with skins (animals were killed to get these skins) – picture of the righteousness of God, c) Ezekiel 16:10 – speaking of the nation of Israel; Zech. Ep 4:24-note]), yet that image as it is revealed in Christ Jesus (Col 1:5-note; 2 Cor 4:4). How does this renewal take place? Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11. Matt 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:37ff; 15:12f; 22:26; John 21:18; Acts 5:6; 1 Cor 5:7; Col 3:10; 1 Tim 5:1f, 11, 14; Titus 2:4, 6; Heb 12:24; 1 Pet 5:5. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, … Colossians 3:12-21 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: ... Colossian Christians that they have “put off the old man with his doings, and have put on the new man” (3:9b-10)—meaning that, when they became Christians, they became new people. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify (hagiazo) you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:10 "And have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:" “The new man” is the person one becomes after conversion: he possesses a new nature, values, aspirations, and a new life-style. Colossians 3:12–17, “ So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. In Colossians 3:12-14, Paul wrote that since we are chosen people, holy and dearly loved, that we can now be clothed in the virtues that come from Jesus. Contemplate the new under aspects of time, as that which has recently come into existence, and this is neos… but contemplate the new, not now under aspects of time, but of quality, the new, as set over against that which has seen service, the outworn, the effete or marred through age, and this is kainos." Call upon His resources. the new man was created as a definite fact; here he is continuously being renewed, maintained as it were by a continuous creative act… Practically, the thought is of the believer's maintained union with His Lord, and his realization in that union of continued peace and spiritual power. Luke 15:22 "But the father said to his slaves, 'Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet, Jesus uses enduo once in a figurative sense in the Gospels declaring to His disciples…, Luke 24:49-note "And behold, I am sending forth the Promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power (dunamis) from on high. (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. Victor), The noun form of (anakainoo) is used by Paul in Romans to exhort the believers not to be continually, conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing (anakainosis - qualitatively and so a renewal which makes one's mind different than it was in the past) of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. The distinction between neos and kainos is difficult to perceive in our English translations because the same English word is usually used to translate both Greek words. Romans 13:14 But put on (our practice = present tense salvation = progressive sanctification - put Him on each morning and every moment of the day - aorist imperative [middle voice = you initiate the action and participate in the result = put Him yourself] ) the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. (18-25) Commentary on Colossians 3:1-4 (Read Colossians 3:1-4) Scripture: Colossians 3:12–19. Go To Book of Colossians Index. Several verses later the writer added that, When He said, "A new (kainos) covenant," He has made the first (referring to the Mosaic) obsolete (old). It may not be that all these Divine characteristics center in one person, or that all these lovely features are reflected in a single character. ), In our Lord’s expression, “drink it new, ” the idea of quality is dominant. 20:26, 28; Deut. Read Colossians 3:12-17. The spiritual garment no Christian should ever be without is the Lord Jesus Christ. We received the old man at birth, and we were given the new man in our heavenly birth. (To mention only one point of difference between the original creation and the new creation: in the state of rectitude Adam had no inkling of knowledge concerning God’s redemptive love.) Authorship - Date: This letter was written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ (1:1; compare verse 23; 4:18). Besides, when we believe that we look good, we go through the day with more energy and confidence. It doesn't take much to move … Matthew 27:31 And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. Conclusion - This is radical living. NIV: New International Version . Glory! John Piper Feb 18, 2007 638 Shares Message. - it was the Duke! The only way to accomplish this is by rejecting self reliance and relying wholly on the Holy Spirit) the full (not just part of the) armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes (orderly, methodical, cunning, deceptive strategies - he knows our weak points) of the devil (Ep 6:11-note), Later in this same section on spiritual warfare, Paul uses enduo a second time exhorting the saints to, Stand firm (aorist imperative = Calls for immediate attention! And the best is yet to come for John writes…, Revelation 19:14 (note) And the armies (this is us, those redeemed by the blood of the Lamb) which are in heaven, clothed (enduo) in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him (the Lamb = Faithful and True = the Word of God) on white horses. The wife is no slave. Mark 6:9 but to wear sandals; and He added, "Do not put on two tunics.". In other words salvation is a process that calls for progress. True knowledge (epignosis [word study]) is one of the key words (see note) in Colossians. This makes me think of a spiritual principle in the Bible. It is dead in trespasses and cannot be reformed or trained into godly righteousness. (1Jn 3:2-note, 1Jn 3:3-note), William Hendriksen - "The standard or yardstick and the aim of the renewal is God’s image, the likeness of the very One who created this new man in the hearts and lives of believers, just as He once created the first Adam as His own image (Ge 1:26, 27). As alluded to above, this section clearly describes the process known as sanctification (or present tense salvation > Click here for discussion of the three Tenses of Salvation) Sanctification is a process that results in increasing likeness to Christ. He said people treated him differently when he was in uniform than when he was off duty and wearing plain clothes. God's standard is Jesus Christ. (1Th 5:23, 24-note). ... What is the meaning of the clothing imagery ... and thus they give an explanation of what had happened to the Colossians at the time of their conversion – they had taken off the old man and put on the new when they trusted in Christ (cf. Of the new nature there are two marks—towards man love in all its various forms, towards God thanksgiving and living to His glory. Full knowledge was one purpose of this renewal, the purpose most necessary to be set before the Colossians. and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created him, ASV. Christ is the image of God (cf. In allusion to the white garments with which the primitive converts having first laid aside their heathen vestments, were wont to be arrayed, St. Paul exhorts the Colossians to “put off the old man with his deeds, and to put on the new man.” Being a Christian, he is to dress the part. For example, neos is used in for "new" in the phrase new self in Colossians 3:10. Colossians 3:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Colossians 3:13, NIV: "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon). (Trench, R. C. Synonyms of the New Testament). (see note 1Thessalonians 5:8). 4:1, 17; 5:1; Job 8:22; 10:11; 29:14; 39:19; Ps. When our old man tries to carry out the Law through self-effort, it tries to reform itself - but this is a self-righteousness that is unacceptable to God, for all our righteousness is as filthy rags to Him. 3, Page 1-503), Unto full (additional) knowledge. You have the assurance that the One who began his work in you will complete it (Php 1:6-note). When you come to faith in Christ, you still have the same body with the same brain. (Hendriksen, W., & Kistemaker, S. J. NT Commentary Set. And what a "wardrobe" he lays out for believers in his epistles…, Romans 13:12 The night is almost gone, and the day is at hand. (Mt 26:29). ( Collected writings of W. E. Vine. This verse shifts from the negative (laid aside) to the positive (put on). Wuest writes that Paul is describing the new man, the, person they were now in Christ Jesus, this new person being constantly renewed with respect to a complete and perfect knowledge which is according to the image of the One who created him." Colossians 3:15(NASB) Verse Thoughts Peace WITH God is our permanent possession when we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, but the peace OF God is conditional upon a believer being in a relationship with the Lord Jesus - as we abide in Christ, trust His Word, depend on His guidance, die to self and live for Him. So too the same man, or the same wine, may be neos or kainos, or may be both; but a different notion is predominant according as the one epithet is applied or the other. We do not mature spiritually by carrying out works of self-righteousness, which will burn up as wood, hay and stubble but by the works of righteousness that God Himself has prepared for us to carry out in our new nature. made (Christ Jesus) Who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Paul is challenging wives to defer to their husbands. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Believer's Bible Commentary: Thomas Nelson, MacArthur, J: Ephesians. Verse Thoughts God is truth and the Author of truth and He delights in truthfulness. 1989. Nashville: Thomas Nelson). 23:21; 31:25; Song. It was the honour of man in innocence that he was made after the image of God; but that image was defaced and lost by sin, and is renewed by sanctifying grace: so that a renewed soul is something like what Adam was in the day he was created. Findlay's outline of this section of the epistle is: a. This verse pictures imputed (credited to one's account) righteousness, which is the central teaching of the gospel. They let go of their old sinful person and assumed the role of a new person guided by the Holy Spirit. 6:10f; 8:7, 13; 16:4, 23f, 32; 21:10; Num. Marriage: Forgiving and Forbearing. Ken Robinson, who is now a pastor, at one time served as a police officer. We are to discard old ways of thinking and acting (Col 3:5, 6, 7, 8, 9-note) and "put on" new ways of living (Col 3:10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15,16, 17-note). So ask yourself this question: Do I have my spiritual uniform on? Galatians 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Greek: kai endusamenoi ton neon ton anakainoumenon eis epignosin kat' eikona tou ktisantos auton. (Word Pictures). "New wine" was a set phrase referring to newly pressed grape juice, unfermented, or in the initial stages of fermentation. Ephesians 4:24 and put on (not a command - aorist tense) the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Isa 61:10). New (3501) (neos) signifies new in respect to time (contrast kainos = new in respect to quality) and describes that which has recently come into existence but for a relatively short time (eg, "new wine" Mt 9:17). “If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature” and “all things are of God” (2Cor 5:17, 18-note). Put on some fresh, new clothes. The moment that we are born again we are made a new creation in Christ. Crossway Books), Because of their privileged position "as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved" Paul calls on the Colossian saints to put this truth into practice and to, put on (enduo - aorist imperative - do it now) a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience… (Col 3:12-note). Outwardly we are perishing - the OLD is winding down, but inwardly the NEW is being renewed day by day, as we come into a deeper and more intimate knowledge of our Saviour.. That is why the renewing that takes place is to a "true knowledge according to the image of the One who created" us. 2:13). 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. The new man was created to be like God. Light is the first thing in the new creation, as it was in the first: after the image of Him who created him. It is knowledge of him, which is why Paul declares that his whole passion is to proclaim Christ (Col 1:29-note). Nashville: Thomas Nelson), Octavius Winslow's devotional on Col 3:10…. Scripture: Psalm 1; Isaiah 35:8-10; Colossians 3:1-17 Theme: Walking in Christ Title: Yellow Line Living INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Beloved, the question for each of us to ask is "Are we growing in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?" The Glory of God and Why We Sing. "Christ is all, and in all." “Submit” is the same word used to express our duty to government officials (Romans 13:1). 7:27; 9:2f, 11; 10:2, 6f; 16:10; 23:6, 12; 38:4; 42:14; 44:17, 19; Da 5:7, 16, 29; 6:3; 10:5; 12:6f; Jon. Notice how the believer is assured that he is being sanctified by the Lord: and put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him-a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all. This is the change which the Gospel has wrought on millions of the human race: and that Gospel shall yet be found, by every true Believer, “the power of God to the salvation of his soul.” (Ro 1:16-note and 1Pe 1:9-note) (MAN’S ORIGINAL AND PRESENT STATE Eccl 7:29). But when this perishable will have put on (enduo) the imperishable, and this mortal [part of us, this nature that is capable of dying] will have put on (enduo) immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory. Pearls Of Wisdom By Angelique Du Toit. Paul was not discouraged for even though physically he was decaying, he knew that the inner self of the believer continues to grow and mature in Christ-likeness. For a similar variation of the pronoun see Ephesians 4:32; 1 Peter 4:8-10. This is the glory of sanctification: that the Lord will work His grace in us, reproducing us in the image of Jesus Christ. Epignosis is not ascribed to God in the New Testament, neither could it with propriety. Trench in his discussion of neos and kainos says that although some would say these two words have little difference in the NT, this statement, "by no means follows, and in fact is not the case. God can and does turn suffering into glory, but He cannot turn sin into glory. An image is the resemblance of something to a prototype from which it is derived and in whose essence it shares. Master Of One. Having put on this righteousness Paul tells us to stand firm. 6:14; 14:2; 1 Ki. (Wiersbe, W: Bible Exposition Commentary. They have died to these; but one day when Christ…appears, they will live with Christ in the presence of God (Col 3:3–4). “The peace of God” The Greek word “peace” here refers to both the call of God to salvation and consequent peace with Him (see note on Rom. (10-17) In these verses we have the corresponding positive exhortation, connected with the idea of resurrection with Christ, through which we put on the new man, holding Christ to be our all in all. But this passage in Romans has reference to practical day-to-day, repeated putting on of Christ. Some sightseers, wandering about the grounds of a famous castle on an "open" day, came across an old man, evidently, by his old clothes, one of the gardeners, and they asked him, "Is the Duke in residence?" Behold, days are coming, says the Lord, when I will effect a new (kainos) covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. The same covenant may be qualified as neos, or kainos (see discussion in next section), as it is contemplated from one point of view or another. (10-17) In these verses we have the corresponding positive exhortation, connected with the idea of resurrection with Christ, through which we put on the new man, holding Christ to be our all in all. Regarding the reference to “the image of Him that created him,” the (Lightfoot) offers this explanation: This reference however does not imply an identity of the creation here mentioned with the creation of Genesis, but only an analogy between the two. (Ro 13:14-note). (Sermons from the Epistle to the Colossians) (Bolding added). Amen. But we have to grow and develop the way that God has determined.. not by reforming, refining or repairing the old nature through self-effort, but by yielding our new self to the Holy Spirit - so that He works in us and transforms that new life into the image and likeness of Jesus. It is intensive, life-changing knowledge that shapes the way you live your life according to the pattern found in Christ. Young's Literal has "let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love…, In other words, we as believers need to be like sentries on guard against a relentless, persistent, deadly foe, making certain that we are armed with all the accoutrements God has made (potentially) available for the spiritual war we will face every day. The present tense refers to the continual action "which is ever being renewed" in the believer. Can people tell that Christ is in you before you tell them? 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