The Biblical Unitarian Podcast

435: Colossians 1:19 In Context

The Biblical Unitarian Podcast

Show Notes

This episode explores the language and meaning behind the fullness of God dwelling in Christ (Col 1:19). Beginning by setting the verse in its context of Wisdom Christology, we turn to examine the verse's often-overlooked origins in Psalm 68:16. Finally, we look at Sirach's portrayal of God sending his wisdom to dwell in the temple, specifically by becoming incarnate in Simon the high priest. The result is a christologically-rich illustration of Jesus, the climactic embodiment of God's wisdom. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/Xe7L4mbeAN4 Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bo8745lX-CHxFU-OFwUcg1lIDv9Rg6Iumu2-jdDoCZc/edit?usp=sharing Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast

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