Colossians 1:13-14
What is written? (ESV)
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
What does it say?
He has taken us from the world of darkness into the kingdom of God’s Son who redeems us from our sins.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s opening/greeting to the “brothers in Christ at Colossae” (vs 2).
How Colossians 1:13-14 is applied across Bible answers
What is the nature of the kingdom of God?
Those who are in Christ have been transferred from a kingdom of darkness (Satan/sin) into Christ's kingdom (the kingdom of God).
What is the remedy for sin?
In Jesus, we have forgiveness of sins and are redeemed (e.g. bought) and moved from a world of darkness into His kingdom.
When did Jesus establish His kingdom?
Paul is writing to Christians in the first century who had been "transferred" (past tense) into the kingdom [of Jesus].
