What is the significance of the 'handwriting of ordinances'?
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The 'handwriting of ordinances' refers to the record of our trespasses that condemn us, which Christ has removed.
The 'handwriting of ordinances' mentioned in Colossians 2:14 represents the legal charges that stand against us due to our sins. In essence, it enumerates the moral debts we owe because of our transgressions. This text emphasizes that through Christ's sacrifice, these charges have been blotted out and nailed to the cross. The significant aspect is that this act illustrates not just forgiveness but also the complete erasure of any claim that could have been made against us. By Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection, believers are assured that their guilt is gone and they are now free to serve God without fear of condemnation, affirming the sovereignty of grace in their salvation.
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