GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

292 God’s Workseems quite simple. Paul said that no man should judge these believersabout Sabbaths, Holy Days, etc. That means no one - nominister, no teacher, no judge, no king, etc - no one! Then Pauladded the word “therefore.” The key element is the word “therefore.”Paul is telling you the reason why no one is to judge TheChristians at Colosse. This is because of what he just told themin his Epistle. What did Paul just tell them? Paul said that there isa mystery that has been hidden through all past ages (Colossians1:26). He affirmed that this mystery was not made known toGod’s people until now. Paul also declares how this mystery wasmade known to the saints of Paul’s day. What was the mystery?Realize that Christians today do not understand this mystery.The discussion and understanding over Colossians 2:16-17 is completelymisunderstood - scripturally. Unless you understand thismystery, you cannot understand Colossians 2:16-17. RememberPaul included the word “therefore.” Consequently, because ofthis mystery, no man should judge Christians about the legalityof The Sabbaths and Holy Days. That is scripture.The MysteryIn discussing the mystery, Paul describes it this way:To whom God would make known what is theriches of the glory of this mystery among theGentiles [not The Jews]; which is Christ in you,the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).This is the mystery defined by The Word of God. The Bible revealsthat by Christ “In You,” (God’s Holy Spirit) you receiveabundant spiritual riches. What are these riches “in Christ”that you, as a Christian, receive? Paul explains that this truth is,