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Eintrag vom: 15.01.2013.

Paul begins by stating that God "has rescued us from the dominion of darkness." This phrase underscores the dire condition of humanity apart from Christ. The "dominion of darkness" represents a realm of sin ignorance and separation from God.

 

Colossians 1:9?14 is a prayer on behalf of the Colossian Christians. Paul prays for their continued spiritual growth including knowledge of God knowledge of His will and wisdom. Paul also prays for their strength and endurance.

 

In the great struggle between the dominion of Christ and the dominion of Satan every person must decide whose authority will have sway in our lives. These two realms are given different names that are equivalent.

 

For some the kingdom of darkness represents a spiritual realm or domain where Satan heads a hostile resistance force against the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ. In this dark sphere Satan holds the position of power authority and rule over human hearts and other spiritual beings.