Covenant Reformed News – September 2019 • Volume XVII, Issue 17
This article from Covenant Reformed News examines Christ's victory over demonic powers through an exegetical analysis of Colossians 2:14-15, exploring the cosmic nature of Christ's triumph at the cross. The author interprets "principalities and powers" as ranks of angelic/demonic beings and presents Christ's work in terms of military victory, establishing the theological foundation for Christian victory over sin and Satan. This resource is valuable for understanding Reformed Christology and the practical implications of Christ's redemptive work.
Christ’s Triumph Over the Demonic Powers (1) Many people earnestly seek victory and go to great lengths to avoid defeat. In sport, this involves intense training and careful planning. Modern warfare is carried out with high-powered plotting and expensive technology. Think of all the frantic effort and skilful marketing that goes into political elections! The Christian too is vitally interested in victory or triumph, and pained and left desolate by loss. We seek victory over sin, the flesh,...