I've been aware of Col 1:19~20 as a statement of Universal reconciliation, but I found a parallel verse the other day:
ROM 5:10 For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
That plainly states that God has already reconciled all of his enemies, now he is in the processes of saving his creation.
Praise The Lord Jesus!
Terry
Amen
Quotehaving been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life...
So much that could be said on this passage from the type of life that He's living right now as High Priest after the same orders that Melchezedec received to the type of life that He received at His resurrection. He doesn't have aionios life. He has akataluton (indestructible) life according to Hebrews 7. He alone has immortality that's related to ministering to each of us, according to St. Paul's epistles. His immortality dictates His having risen far above all things so that He could fill all things. That's an amazing multi-demensional comment in Ephesians that's related to superstring theory. He's the Word of God that's sharper than any two-edged sword. He's able to divide between soul and spirit, as well as between the thoughts and intents of the heart. He ascended up far above all things so that He could invade the thoughts and intents of the heart and so He could get in between the soul (i.e. mind, will, and emotions) and spirit of each individual to "meddle." Though someone makes their bed in Hell, He's still far above all things so that He can fill all things and He's still meddling between soul and spirit and between thoughts and intents. He's even able to meddle between the soul and spirit, thoughts and intents of what Matthew 25 calls the devil and his angels. And oh does that come in handy during exorcisms when wholeness is being restored to both host and parasite with His guidance. Those are always fun. I pray I never ever have to mess with one again, unless the Lord's going to make it a lot quicker in the future. God has reconciled His enemies, but they're coming in kicking, screaming, levitating, growling like a mad dog, and with some big ol' wings!