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Isaiah 49:24,25
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? …

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore will I divide hima portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Matthew 12:29,30
Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house…

the power.

Luke 22:53
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

John 12:31,32
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out…

2 Corinthians 4:4
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

and.

Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

Romans 6:17-22
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you…

the kingdom.

Psalm 2:6,7
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion…

Isaiah 9:6,7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace…

Daniel 7:13,14
I saw in the night visions, and, behold,one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him…

his dear Son.

Isaiah 42:1
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect,in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 17:5
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son
This part of the verse speaks to the transfer from one realm to another, signifying a change in status and allegiance. The "kingdom of His beloved Son" refers to the reign of Jesus Christ, characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). This kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers live under Christ's lordship now and anticipate His return. The term "beloved Son" echoes God's declaration at Jesus' baptism and transfiguration (Matthew 3:17, 17:5), affirming His divine sonship and the Father's pleasure in Him. This transfer is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's eternal kingdom (Daniel 7:13-14).

Colossians 1:13 opens with, “He has rescued us…”.

• God Himself initiated the rescue; we did not climb out on our own (Ephesians 2:4-5).

• The verb is past tense—our deliverance is already accomplished through the finished work of Christ (John 19:30).

• Rescue means liberation from real peril: “who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age” (Galatians 1:4).

• Because the Savior is perfect, the rescue is certain and permanent (John 10:28-29).

“…from the dominion of darkness…”.

• Dominion speaks of authority and rule; before Christ we were under “the power of Satan” (Acts 26:18).

• Darkness pictures ignorance, sin, and spiritual death (Ephesians 4:18;1 John 1:6).

• Scripture is clear that every unbeliever lives in this realm: “The whole world lies in the power of the evil one” (1 John 5:19).

• The battle is not merely moral but spiritual: “Our struggle is…against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).

• God’s rescue severs the tyrant’s hold; we are no longer slaves to sin (Romans 6:17-18).

“…and brought us…”.

• God does more than pull us out; He personally transfers us to a new place of belonging (Psalm 40:2).

• The movement is permanent; we have “passed from death into life” (John 5:24).

• This transfer restores relationship and gives identity: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

• It also grants immediate access to God: “We have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19).

“…into the kingdom of His beloved Son”.

• We now hold citizenship in a real, present kingdom: “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20).

• The kingdom centers on the King—“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17).

• Its values are righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).

• Though earthly systems fade, this kingdom is everlasting: “His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away” (Daniel 7:14).

• Living under Christ’s reign means obedience now and hope for the future return when “the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15).

Colossians 1:13 celebrates a completed rescue: God seized us out of Satan’s dark domain and permanently settled us under the loving rule of His Son. We are no longer captives but citizens, no longer in darkness but in light, no longer condemned but cherished. The verse calls us to rest in that finished deliverance and to live every day as joyful participants in the kingdom of Christ.

(1) His SALVATION AND REDEMPTION of us all (Colossians 1:13-14).

(2) His NATURE AS THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE GOD, the creator and sustainer of all things heavenly and earthly (Colossians 1:15-17).

(3) His HEADSHIP OF THE CHURCH (Colossians 1:18).

(4) His MEDIATION, reconciling all to God, first generally stated, then applied especially to the Colossians (Colossians 1:19-23).] . . .