Did you catch it? As we have seen, it does not say "the Ten Commandments." This could not refer to the Law of God. Colossians 2 explains: “In whom (Christ) also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of ‘Christ” (v. 11). 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; CSB He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it away by nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:16 includes BOTH weekly AND annual Sabbaths! And Paul is warning them not to return to or be influenced by their old pagan ways the ways of those who hated God's Law and His festivals. But they hadn't found forgiveness. Christ conquered sin in the flesh. 6:10-11), they could only “reckon” themselves dead to sin as an initiatory process and alive to God “through Christ.”. Not only is the weekly Sabbath a memorial of creation but it also foreshadows the seventh 1000 years, and the millennial rule of Christ. In the debate on the End of Torah with Don Preston, D. Do not the statements, “we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection” clearly show they were not “raised” in baptism, but would be raised in Christ? The “handwriting” is the bond, exacting payment or penalty in default. They were heathen prior to conversion. "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it." It was called "philosophy" because the pagan philosophers were responsible for its introduction. Blotting out the handwriting - The word rendered handwriting means something written by the hand, a manuscript; and here, probably, the writings of the Mosaic law, or the law appointing many ordinances or observances in religion. They have no power over us any longer if we are in Yahushua. The note of guilt is the record of our sins. In Colossians 2:14, Paul speaks of blotting out the handwriting of ordinances. What was blotted out were trespasses (verse 13, last pact) incurred through following sinful ways and ideas of the world — and letting human nature take its course. But, if blotting out the handwriting of ordinances means that debt was wiped clean by and at the time of Jesus’ death for all men, then all men were at that time free from sin being freed from the law. Continuing: "Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship" — pagan asceticism "and humility, and neglecting of the body" appearing outwardly humble and self-denying, but inwardly self-righteous — "but are of no value against indulgence of the flesh" (last part from Panin translation). The Church is to teach how to observe the festivals — to explain the meaning of self-control, etc. What is ignored on the blotting out of the handwriting of ordinances is the fact that Colossians 2:11-14 focuses on, not merely the time of Jesus’ death, but the time the believers appropriated the benefits of His death to themselves through the then initiatory act of baptism. They did not like to see the Christians freely eating meat good for food, or drinking wine moderately, or doing anything in respect or relation to the keeping of the weekly Sabbath and the annual festivals. The answer is in verse 13. First, He has taken that handwriting and He has blotted it out, as our text says, “blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us.” The Greek original has the meaning of smearing over or expunging the handwriting, so as to make it illegible as a document to be produced against us. It reads "handwriting of ordinances." Eschatology, Armageddon, Fulfiled Bible Prophecy, Last Days, July 12th, 2011 05:45 PM | by William Bell |. Yet Jesus said that each year we are to celebrate it again: "THIS DO in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). Some believe these verses prove the Ten Commandments have been abolished. ORDINANCES! But which ordinances? Notice that the word "is" in the King James Version is in italics. We all owe a debt to God because of sin. Gentile Colossians Were Ascetic   The early Catholic writers used this same expression in their day to mean "asceticism." Sinful Pagan Customs   "Wherefore if ye" — the Gentile converts — "be dead with Christ from the rudiments [fundamental principles or ideas] of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances?" Did Jesus blot out the Ten Commandments? Paul is warning the Colossians not to let any man judge them about certain matters. God's Law is not contrary to us. "And you," Paul continues, "being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh" these people were, prior to conversion, uncircumcised Gentiles — "hath he [the Father] quickened together with Him [Christ], having forgiven you all trespasses" (verse 13). Hence, those unable to pay that debt, i.e. The true Church of God is the body of Christ just as the Spirit of God once dwelled in the earthly body of Jesus Christ so now the Holy Spirit dwells in each member of the Church and together the members constitute one body, doing the very work Christ did. That is the meaning of the word "handwriting" here an acknowledgment of debt. Paul used this very word in Colossians 2:8, "Beware lest any man spoil you through PHILOSOPHY and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments [or basic concepts] of the world and not after Christ." In our modern justice systems, a parallel to the "handwriting of ordinances" (King James Version) would be a formal written order of a death sentence issued after the evidence against the accused criminal—in this case, us—had been examined. Sins Blotted Out   Let's now see how the context of Colossians proves how this "handwriting of ordinances" refers to the record of our sins. "There remaineth therefore a rest [margin — keeping of a Sabbath] to the people of God" (Hebrews 4:9). It does not read "law of Moses," or "works of the law." In Colossians 2:16, Paul is thought by many to have abolished the days God made holy. This is very important. 5:21). Christ had defeated sin. Whenever the expression "sabbath days" is used with "holydays" and "new moons," the weekly Sabbaths are always meant! Some reason that the law was fulfilled completely at the cross. Is not the debt of the law a requirement of righteousness? The answer is in the next verse: "(Touch not; taste not; handle not; which are all to perish with the using;) AFTER THE COMMANDMENTS AND DOCTRINES or MEN?" God forgave us of our trespasses by blotting out the handwriting of the ordinances which were against us. .” … The converts had apparently forgotten who was their Judge. What did the Colossians do that brought on that debt of sin? Allthingsfulfilled.com. See also Col. 2:19. Join the conversations and discussions on Social Media. Perhaps what the person quoted from you was accurate, but he left out most of what you said, thereby changing the meaning entirely. Have you ever been frustrated by someone misrepresenting what you said by taking a few words out of context? Therefore, NO LAWS of ANY kind were nailed to the stake — spiritual, legal, ceremonial, sacrificial or any other. It was a pagan Roman world, filled with foolish and vain traditions. Did these Scriptural days foreshadow things to come? The scripture tells us the Colossians WERE keeping those days. They were heathen ordinances, heathen customs forbidding people from touching, tasting and handling those things God allows. 5:7-8), and then contradict himself by telling the Colossians not to observe them? “He erased the certificate of debt” (CSB). Colossians 2 explains: "In whom [Christ] also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ" (verse 11). The Church is therefore Christ's body today! Col 2:14-17 "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; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a … The principalities and powers referred to here are the same as the "spiritual wickedness [wicked spirits] in high places" mentioned in Ephesians 6:12. Div., Kurt Simmons seeks to establish this point. They had really been forgiven. If we surrender ourselves to Christ, He will enter into us through His Holy Spirit and clean us up, conquer our sins circumcise our hearts or minds spiritually. Did Christ blot out the Law? Notice Acts 3:19, "that your SINS may be BLOTTED OUT." Let’s now see how the context of Colossians proves how this “handwriting of ordinances” refers to the record of our sins. But it is the responsibility of the Church — the body of Christ — to determine these matters! People sin by obeying the traditions and customs of men which causes them to break the commandments of God (Matthew 15:1-3; Mark 7:7-9). Notice that in all these verses the weekly Sabbaths are referred to IN THE PLURAL just as in Colossians 2:16. This note of sinful guilt due to following Ways contrary to God's Law was against us until Christ lifted the curse from us. But does that do away with the weekly Sabbath? 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..." Romans 2:14 Anyone wish to expound on what this means and the ramafications relating to us? Other translations of Colossians 2:14 bring out the same truth in various ways: “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances . "Let no man therefore judge you...." Does this say "God has abolished these holy days"? "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; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. "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." Colossians 2:14 says Christ blotted out the “handwriting of ordinances that was against us.” This could not refer to the Law of God. “The word “reckon” according to the dictionary means “to rely with confident expectancy.” Informally, it means to think or assume as true. Not at all! For this reason, the ceremonial law was considered to be a law which was “against” them. Turn to chapter 1. That is, He took our sins on Himself! Clearly, to pagan ascetic beliefs commonly known to the heathen by the name "philosophy." God forgives sin. Beware of Philosophy   Now consider Colossians 2:8: "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit..." The scripture does not say the Law of God. For this reason, it cannot be claimed in any sense that deliverance from sin (on the part of believers) was a consummated process. But how was it originally incurred? "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" (Colossians 2:14 KJV). "Let no man therefore judge you..." in these matters, said Paul, "but [rather] the body of Christ" (Colossians 2:17, last part). The original Greek says only: "the body of Christ." When a man paid off his debt, it was nailed to the post of his door, providing public evidence that he was freed of his former obligation. And that is exactly what the Colossians were doing — observing the weekly Sabbaths. It came later to refer to any acknowledgment of debt. "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." wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us; and he has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross; Young's Literal Translation having blotted out the handwriting in the ordinances that is against us, that was contrary to us, and he hath taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross; Colossians 2:15 shows how. “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;” King James Version (KJV) The record of our sins was nailed to the stake in His body (I Peter 2:24). Again consider! No man is to sit in judgment of a true Christian's conduct, Paul is declaring in Colossians 2:16-17. Some believe these verses prove the Ten Commandments have been abolished. But sin due to breaking of God's Law put a note of debt on our heads. Paul was writing this to combat the idea and straighten the Church members out. Paul elsewhere reveals we are to be circumcised "in the heart." What is the body of Christ? (14) Blotting out the handwriting — i.e., cancelling the bond which stood against us in its ordinances. In verse 18 we find that Christ "is the head of the body, THE CHURCH." They were ascetic human traditions Paul was striking out against, not God's laws. Continuing: "After the rudiments [fundamental beliefs] of the world, and not after Christ." It does not appear in the original. So here, Paul says Christ carried the debt of our sin to the cross, nailing it there, showing publicly its cancellation in his death.”. A GREAT deal of confusion seems to surround the meaning of Colossians 2:14-17. Man does not determine how we should live. Pagan Holidays - or God's Holy Days - Which? By making possible the forgiveness of sin, Christ defeated the purpose of Satan. In other words, the memorandum of debt was not nailed to the post until the debtor had fully paid the debt! Blotting out the hand-writing of ordinances - By the hand-writing of ordinances the apostle most evidently means the ceremonial law: this was against them, for they were bound to fulfill it; and it was contrary to them, as condemning them for their neglect and transgression of it. Colossians 2:14-17 - Was the Law Nailed to the Cross? Div., Kurt Simmons seeks to establish this point. Now that they had learned the Gospel, they were keeping holy the days God made holy. As we have seen, it does not say "the Ten Commandments." In fact, the very criticism the Colossians were receiving in relationship to the observance of these days proves they WERE keeping them. Yet it should not. The evil doctrines Paul is condemning were of the world. The problem here is that Simmons argues that this freed all Israel from the obligation to the “memorandum of debt” i.e the handwriting of ordinances at the time of Jesus’ death. They were no longer bound to their past sins. But is this true? blotting out the handwriting of ordinances to the post (His cross). Those who followed this philosophy were stern ascetics. Now things were different. To what specifically was Paul referring? Many believe the same. . He recognizes that for the indebted man, the memorandum of debt i.e. Fundamental Doctrines of the Church of God. The Greek Lexicon of the New Testament by Parkhurst gives the meaning of cheirographon: "Anything written with the hand... a bond, note of hand ... it signifies sort a of note under a man's hand, whereby he obliges himself to the payment of any debt." What Did They Foreshadow? “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out … Did not Jesus put away sin at the cross according to that  paradigm? Therefore, since they were yet looking forward to their resurrection from sin death (for that is the death they died with Christ in baptism, Rom. .” (KJV). Has God's Law been done away? Sins Blotted Out “Having blotted out the handwriting . In Galatians 3:13 we read, "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree." The Law was not nailed to the stake or cross — Christ was (John 19:17, 18). The Greek word for "handwriting" originally referred to "a note of hand, or writing in which one acknowledges that money has either been deposited with him or lent to him by another, to be returned at an appointed time" (from Thayer's Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament). He made it possible for human beings to qualify for the Kingdom of God. Many believe the same. Why? A great deal of confusion seems to surround the meaning of Col. 2:14-17. Did Jesus blot out the Ten Commandments? Indeed they do! In like manner the annual festivals were instituted as memorials of events which also foreshadow the plan of God. . We see the same customs today: don't dance, don't drink, etc., in today's "Christianity"! 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; If you still follow the " handwriting of ordinances" and fall over yourself to keep the law and be a good Moses gospel expositor, then you are missing the greatest life ever to be lived. Note the future and subjunctive (also future) tenses. Christ who knew no sin was made to be sin for us (II Cor. It is important to get what is … In this case it refers to the laws of men as previously shown. But what are these "matters"? What does it mean? Even in the New Testament we read the same descriptive language in reference to that law. Some take blotting out the handwriting of ordinances to mean that Christ brought and end to the Law of Moses and that following His death, it was no longer in effect. But is this true? Simmons and Blotting Out The Handwriting of … If you would like to know more about God's festivals and their true meaning for us today, write in for the free booklet, Pagan Holidays - or God's Holy Days - Which? If it abolishes one, it abolishes the other. Now notice Colossians 2:17. The “handwriting of ordinances… 252 and 546 of Nicene and Port-Nicene the Fathers of the Christian Church, second series, edited by Schaff and Wace). Blotting out the handwriting - The word rendered handwriting means something written by the hand, a manuscript; and here, probably, the writings of the Mosaic law, or the law appointing many ordinances or observances in religion. Simmons writes:  “The handwriting of ordinances here is not the Ten Commandments as is commonly supposed, but a memorandum, like a mortgage, reciting our debt before the law. “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” (Colossians 2:14). "Which are a shadow of things to come...." Or, better translated, "which foreshadow things to come." The original Greek in verse 16 for "meat, or in drink" — en broosei and en posei means "in eating and in drinking." The same lexicon shows that tois can be translated "from." How does Paul use this expression in Colossians? Do the weekly Sabbaths foreshadow good things to come? It is because baptism was a “burial” into Christ’s death, but not a resurrection with Christ. Look at the verse again. In some cases, there was a danger of some of the brethren lapsing into their former adherence to this ascetic philosophy. No one shall enter into an eternal rest unless he first, here and now, is willing to enter into the rest of each Sabbath, each seventh day of the week. Some take blotting out the handwriting of ordinances to mean that Christ brought and end to the Law of Moses and that following His death, it was no longer in effect. Is it logical that Paul would have commanded the Gentiles in Corinth and elsewhere to observe God's festivals (I Cor. The Greek term, “logidzesthe” means to count, reckon, infer, conclude, or presume as in word or thought. It was a pagan doctrine which denied the need of a Saviour. These Gentile converts had sinned. It is SIN which was blotted out. Hide thy face from my SINS, and BLOT our all mine INIQUITIES" (Psalm 51:1, 9). 2:4; 31:3; Neh. Adam Clarke Commentary. These practices were pagan ordinances, or customs of men — based on the commandments and doctrines of pagan speculative philosophy. Christ Paid for Our Sins   When Christ shed His blood in our stead, He thereby blotted out all our sins by paying for them in full with His own life. The once-pagan Colossians never kept these Holy Days of God before! The “blotting out the handwriting of ordinances” simply means (as in Acts 3: 19) that the sins committed, the human works of the mind and flesh resulting in disobedience to Yahweh’s law have been blotted out. “God wiped out the charges” (CEV). Weekly Sabbaths Are Not Annual Sabbaths   Some claim that Colossians 2:16 refers "to annual feasts, new moons and annual sabbaths" — not to the weekly Sabbaths. Has God's Law been done away? So, blotting out the handwriting of ordinances or “memorandum of debt” is the debt owed on account of sin. (Verse 20.) Did Christ blot out the Law? The original Greek for the expression "handwriting of ordinances" is cheirographon tois dogmasin. Copyright © 2021. Hence the use of the language “the handwriting of ordinances that were against us.” to wipe away, wipe off, obliterate" ( Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words, 1985, "blot out"). Notice this verse again as it stands in the King James Version. If not, why not? In Acts 3:19. That deliverance occurred through Christ, not at, but through his death. 10:33. The growing sentiment had its roots partly in the prevailing ideas of contemporary philosophy, which instinctively emphasized strongly the dualism of spirit and matter....    "The Neo-Platonic philosophy of the times, through its doctrine of the purification of the soul by its liberation from the body or sensuous things, taught celibacy and ascetic practices generally" (from pp. 23:31; II Chron. But, what was the “debt” of the Law for which the “memorandum” was issued? 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