How does Paul's statement that Christ forgave all our trespasses confirm Christ's deity?
Paul declares in Colossians 2 that all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Christ. Because only God can forgive sin, Paul's statement that Christ forgave all our trespasses confirms His deity. The ability to forgive sin belongs exclusively to God, so Christ's forgiveness proves He is God.
Les teaches from Colossians 2:8-13 that Paul warns against being spoiled through philosophy, vain deceit, the tradition of men, and the rudiments of the world rather than after Christ. In verse 9 Paul says that in Christ dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, proving He was verily God. Then, because He was God, Paul can say in verse 13 that those dead in sins and the uncircumcision of their flesh were quickened, made alive, having been forgiven all trespasses. Les then asks who alone can forgive sin, and answers only God and no one else. Therefore Paul confirms Christ's deity by telling us He has forgiven us all our trespasses.
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
Does the Bible say all of a believer's sins and trespasses are forgiven?
Scripture affirms that for those who believe, all sins and trespasses are forgiven. The sin debt is paid in full, and believers are totally forgiven; their sins are canceled and taken care of. Colossians 2 states that we are forgiven all of our sins and trespasses, so we will not face them at the judgment seat of Christ.
How many of our trespasses does God forgive in Christ?
In Christ, God forgives all trespasses—not merely some, but every one from start to finish. Colossians 2:13 declares that believers, once dead in sins, have been made alive together with Him, having been forgiven all trespasses. The context emphasizes complete forgiveness, with nothing omitted or left outstanding.
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Why can believers claim the promise of being forgiven all trespasses?
Because Christ was God, believers can claim the promise of Colossians 2:13 that God has made them alive and forgiven them all their trespasses.