In Col 2:15, we read that Jesus disarmed the rulers and authorities and we are very excited, but most believers do not know much regarding what Jesus disarmed! We mostly relate that to the casting of demons in His Name. We think that is all to it. Please understand that the devil is not the reason why we are condemned to hell but we are judged for our own sin. We also know that the devil cannot just kill anyone in any period of time or he would have destroyed all. We see that the devil is still tempting man to fall, the same way he tempted Adam at the beginning. So what exactly did Jesus disarm? Please understand that Jesus did not destroy the devil but disarmed him. Also, the effect of that disarming can be seen only in those who believe in Jesus. The defeat was complete but contained.
Well first of all, Jesus removed not only the fear of death but the sceptre of death from the lives of people who are saved. The devil did not rule over death but he came close to doing so, because he was the first to fall into it. He then wielded it as a tool to inject hopelessness and despair in the lives of people. He could spread the aroma of death and darkness. Jesus wrenched that tool away from him by paying the price for it. Secondly, Jesus cleansed the conscience and removed its guilt by the forgiveness of sins. The devil can try to make us carry false guilt but we are no more guilty. The devil cannot gloat over us anymore because we have boldness to ask and receive. Our conscience does not stand in the way.
Thirdly, Jesus can invade his territory at any time. Actually, his boundary walls have been removed. There is no one he can claim as his. The church is called to pull people out of the fire. The gates of hell cannot prevail. All praises to His Name!
Well first of all, Jesus removed not only the fear of death but the sceptre of death from the lives of people who are saved. The devil did not rule over death but he came close to doing so, because he was the first to fall into it. He then wielded it as a tool to inject hopelessness and despair in the lives of people. He could spread the aroma of death and darkness. Jesus wrenched that tool away from him by paying the price for it. Secondly, Jesus cleansed the conscience and removed its guilt by the forgiveness of sins. The devil can try to make us carry false guilt but we are no more guilty. The devil cannot gloat over us anymore because we have boldness to ask and receive. Our conscience does not stand in the way.
Thirdly, Jesus can invade his territory at any time. Actually, his boundary walls have been removed. There is no one he can claim as his. The church is called to pull people out of the fire. The gates of hell cannot prevail. All praises to His Name!
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