The Triumph of the Cross
Colossians 2:15
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.


I. WAS OVER THE POWERS OF EVIL.

1. The existence of evil is a painful fact, we meet with it everywhere.

2. Evil is embodied in invisible and potent personalities, called —

(1) Principalities, because of their excellency, knowledge, and station.

(2) Powers, because of the mighty influence they wield and the terrible havoc they work. They exist in vast numbers (2 Peter 4:2; Jude 1:6), and are the bitter foes of man (Ephesians 6:12).

II. WAS ACHIEVED AFTER SEVERE CONFLICT. The conflict was —

1. Continuous from the Fall to the Cross.

2. Fierce.

3. Deadly (Luke 22:53; John 12:30).

III. WAS SIGNAL AND COMPLETE. Lessons:

1. Christ has conquered the powers of evil.

2. To the believer ultimate victory is certain.

3. Keep up a brave heart in the fiercest conflict.

(G. Barlow.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

WEB: having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.




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