What did Christ do with the handwriting of ordinances that was against us?
Christ blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us and contrary to us. He took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross. In that work of the cross, He also spoiled principalities and powers, made an open show of them, and triumphed over them.
Les teaches from Colossians 2:14 that Christ blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us and contrary to us, took it out of the way, and nailed it to His cross. He also spoiled principalities and powers, made a show of them openly, and triumphed over them in His work of the cross. Because the law is satisfied, believers are no longer under it, so no one should judge them in meat, drink, holy days, new moons, or sabbath days. Les ties these things back to Judaism and the Law, saying they are behind us, were nailed to His cross, and are only a shadow.
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;
More Questions
What does the 'handwriting of ordinances' in Colossians 2:14 mean?
The 'handwriting of ordinances' Paul mentions refers to Israel's services or ceremonial ritual under the Law.
What are the 'ordinances' that were blotted out according to Colossians?
The 'handwriting of ordinances' that was blotted out is associated with services, since ordinances are normally linked with services.