Paul’s letter to the Colossians has so many positive ideas. Living in such a negative day and time we rarely understand this encouraging message. We are conditioned to believe the world view of the Bible instead of the Christ view of the Bible. The Christ view is the positive encouragement that we have to live in a negative world. And as Paul wrote, we are not under the rules and dogma of the elemental rulers of the cosmos, we live above and beyond the devil’s structure. If we understood this we would see more people rising up and walking, we would see more evil politicians blinded for a season, we would see people who were spiritually burdened set free. Paul told us to put on the new man, a new spiritual nature. Once we have chosen Jesus as our Lord and Savior, believing Jesus died and rose up, we are on the path to eternal life. We find Paul telling us about being chosen and we will look at what we are chosen to do. He also gives us some great character building suggestions. Considering that all those who believe Jesus died and rose up are one in Christ, Paul then suggests how we can live in peace. He also suggests to invoke the name of the Lord.
Colossians 3:12 G1746 Put on G3767 then G5613 as G1588 chosen ones G3588 G2316 of God, G39 holy ones, G2532 and G25 beloved, G4698 feelings of compassion, G3628 pity, G5544 graciousness, G5012 humility, G4236 gentleness, G3115 long-suffering!
1588 LSJ Gloss:ἐκλεκτός picked out, select
Dodson:ἐκλεκτός chosen, elect, choice, select chosen out, elect, choice, select, sometimes as subst: of those chosen out by God for the rendering of special service to Him (of the Hebrew race, particular Hebrews, the Messiah, and the Christians).
Thayer:
1) picked out, chosen
1a) chosen by God,
1a1) to obtain salvation through Christ
1a1a) Christians are called "chosen or elect" of God
1a2) the Messiah in called "elect", as appointed by God to the most exalted office conceivable
1a3) choice, select, i.e. the best of its kind or class, excellence preeminent: applied to certain individual Christians
ἐκλεκτός
eklektos ek-lek-tos' From G1586; select; by implication favorite KJV Usage: chosen, elect.
4698 LSJ Gloss:σπλάγχνον the inward parts
Dodson:σπλάγχνα bowels, compassion, pity the inward parts; the heart, affections, seat of the feelings.
Thayer:
1) bowels, intestines, (the heart, lungs, liver, etc.)
1a) bowels
1b) the bowels were regarded as the seat of the more violent passions, such as anger and love; but by the Hebrews as the seat of the tenderer affections, esp. kindness, benevolence, compassion; hence our heart (tender mercies, affections, etc.)
1c) a heart in which mercy resides
σπλάγχνον
splagchnon splangkh'-non Probably strengthened from σπλήν splēn (the “spleen”); an intestine (plural); figuratively pity or sympathy
KJV Usage: bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.
Clothe yourselves as selected of God, with sacred love, compassion, mercy, moral excellence, a humble mind, meekness, and patience. As selected of God. This idea of selected is not selected for salvation, Paul is speaking beyond salvation. Paul is speaking of being chosen, as in special assignments and rewards. Jesus taught us that the overcomer receives rewards, as he declares in his seven letters to the seven churches. If we live the way that Paul is suggesting, there are further benefits to us. But there are also benefits to those that we interact with. We may be the only person who can reach another; offering the good news or ministering to them for healing. This is good news. We are not forgotten when we treat others with compassion or patience. When we love others with sacred love we are showing them a glimpse of the love that the Father and our Savior Jesus Christ have for them. We are imperfect, but we are also filled with Christ in us. We might be the only connection that someone else has to Christ. We are chosen for someone else's benefit.
We have to explore this idea of chosen. Is there such a thing as some people being chosen, some people being predestined, and some people not being chosen or predestined? Entire denominations have taken up positions on an erroneous, misinformed idea. Paul explains that we are chosen by lot. What? Is Jesus gambling?
Ephesians 1:9 G1107 having made known G1473 to us G3588 the G3466 mystery G3588 G2307 of his will, G1473 G2596 according to G3588 G2107 his good-pleasure, G1473 G3739 which G4388 he purposed G1722 in G1473 him,
Paul is speaking of the mystery. A few weeks ago we studied that it is a mystery that Christ is in us, Colossians 1. Paul is explaining the mystery to the Ephesians.
Ephesians 1:10 G1519 for G3622 administration G3588 of the G4138 fullness G3588 of the G2540 times, G346 recapitulating G3588 G3956 all things G1722 in G3588 the G5547 Christ, G3588 the things G1722 in G3588 the G3772 heavens, G2532 and G3588 the things G1722 on G3588 the G1093 earth, G1722 in G1473 himself.
The mystery of the dispensation/administration of the fullness of times is the gathering up, and presenting as a whole, all things in Christ. If he made all things, is the prototype of all things, is before all things, and is the Head of the Body, isn’t it logical that he would, in the fullness of times, gather up and present all things?
Colossians 1:15-18 (KJV)
15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
We know that we will be presented together after the harpazo. Therefore what Paul is pointing out is the time when all things will be gathered and presented.
Paul will now explain that those people who are gathered and presented at the fullness of times, will be people who were chosen by lot. Chosen by lot klēroō, is a very different thing compared to simply chosen, eklektos.
2820 LSJ Gloss:κληρόω to appoint
Dodson:κληρόω I make a heritage
I cast lots, choose by lot, assign by lot, assign a portion, receive a share.
Thayer:
1) to cast lots, determine by lot
2) to choose by lot
3) to allot, assign by lot
3a) on to another as a possession
4) in NT: to make a lot, i.e. a heritage, private possession
κληρόω
klēroō klay-ro'-o From G2819; to allot, that is, (figuratively) to assign (a privilege) KJV Usage: obtain an inheritance.
2819 LSJ Gloss:κλῆρος a lot;
Dodson:κλῆρος a lot, portion (a) a lot, (b) a portion assigned; hence: a portion of the people of God assigned to one's care, a congregation.
Thayer:
1) an object used in casting or drawing lots, which was either a pebble, or a potsherd, or a bit of wood
1a) the lots of several persons concerned, inscribed with their names, were thrown together into a vase, which was then shaken, and he whose lot fell out first upon the ground was the one chosen
2) what is obtained by lot, allotted portion
2a) a portion of the ministry common to the apostles
2b) used of the part which one will have in eternal salvation
2b1) of salvation itself
2b2) the eternal salvation which God has assigned to the saints
2c) of persons
2c1) those whose care and oversight has been assigned to one [allotted charge], used of Christian churches, the administration of which falls to the lot of presbyters
κλῆρος
klēros klay'-ros Probably from G2806 (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose); a die (for drawing chances); by implication a portion (as if so secured); by extension an acquisition (especially a patrimony, figuratively) KJV Usage: heritage, inheritance, lot, part.
Chosen by lot suggests that Jesus throws out the offer of salvation, like rolling dice. Here is the offer for eternal life. The gamble is who will receive it? For Jesus, it is a gamble. For us it is a choice. We have a sure bet in choosing Jesus for eternal life. When we choose Jesus as Lord and Savior, our path for salvation is predetermined. Everyone receiving salvation is on the path to eternal life. How far and how fast we go is up to us. But to Jesus it was a gamble.
Think about the rich man and Lazarus. The rich man asked for Lazarus to be allowed to go and tell his family members about hades so that they would not end up in hades. Abraham told the rich man that his family members have Moses and the prophets, and even if one rose from the dead they would not believe. It’s a gamble. If people wouldn’t believe Moses and the prophets it was because they chose not to believe Moses and the prophets. If they saw someone rise from the dead they would not believe that either. They do the choosing according to their own will. Just for some perspective, the context that Jesus is explaining is that Lazarus was a well known beggar and the rich man was a Pharisee who loved fine clothes and foods. It is less desirable for rich people to believe on Jesus because they are comfortable like the Laodiceans.
Ephesians 1:11...G4309 being predefined G2596 according to G4286 the intention G3588 of the one G3588 [2all things G3956 G1754 1operating] G2596 according to G3588 the G1012 counsel G3588 G2307 of his will,
4309 LSJ Gloss:προορίζω to determine beforehand, to predetermine, pre-ordain
Dodson:προορίζω I foreordain, predetermine I foreordain, predetermine, mark out beforehand.
Thayer:
1) to predetermine, decide beforehand
2) in the NT of God decreeing from eternity
3) to foreordain, appoint beforehand
προορίζω
proorizō pro-or-id'-zo From G4253 and G3724; to limit in advance, that is, (figuratively) predetermine KJV Usage: determine before, ordain, predestinate.
The path to salvation for humanity was determined from before the world began. The way to salvation is by faith, believing that Jesus died and rose up on the third day. From that point we are on the path of eternal life.
Remember what Jesus did?
Colossians 2:15 (KJV)
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Jesus stopped the plan to overtake his creation using us to be the proof of his multifaceted wisdom. The plan of the rebellious sons of God started long before the earth was created. The plan to create humanity, or man-face, was to spoil the rebellious sons of God. Therefore we want to put on the new nature. The new nature subverts the efforts of the evil sons of God towards the unsaved. Sacred love overthrows witchcraft, intimidation, manipulation, and domination in those people under attack. Clothing ourselves in sacred love, compassion, mercy, morality, humility, meekness, and patience, is a proof to the principalities and powers that Jesus triumphed over, of Christ inside of us, and of the Holy Spirit in us. Again, His multifaceted wisdom.
Colossians 3:13 G430 enduring G240 one another, G2532 and G5483 granting forgiveness G1438 to each other G1437 if G5100 any G4314 [3against G5100 4any G2192 1should have any G3437 2blame]. G2531 As G2532 also G3588 the G5547 Christ G5483 granted forgiveness G1473 to you, G3779 so G2532 also G1473 you.
430 Dodson:ἀνέχομαι I endure, bear with I endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist.
Thayer:
1) to hold up
2) to hold one's self erect and firm
3) to sustain, to bear, to endure
ἀνέχομαι
anechomai an-ekh'-om-ahee Middle voice from G303 and G2192; to hold oneself up against, that is, (figuratively) put up with KJV Usage: bear with endure, forbear, suffer.
5483 LSJ Gloss:χαρίζομαι to say
Dodson:χαρίζομαι I show favor to, forgive (a) I show favor to, (b) I pardon, forgive, (c) I show kindness.
Thayer:
1) to do something pleasant or agreeable (to one), to do a favour to, gratify
1a) to show one's self gracious, kind, benevolent
1b) to grant forgiveness, to pardon
1c) to give graciously, give freely, bestow
1c1) to forgive
1c2) graciously to restore one to another
1c3) to preserve for one a person in peril
χαρίζομαι
charizomai khar-id'-zom-ahee Middle voice from G5485; to grant as a favor, that is, gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue KJV Usage: deliver, (frankly) forgive, (freely) give, grant.
3437 LSJ Gloss:μομφή blame, censure
Dodson:μομφή a complaint, fault a complaint, fault, blame.
Thayer:
1) blame
2) to have a complaint against any one
μομφή
momphē mom-fay' From G3201; blame, that is, (by implication) a fault KJV Usage: quarrel.
Hold up and pardon others. If we have a complaint about another person, simply be reminded of what Jesus forgave us for. This is part of our new nature, clothing ourselves with our new spiritual internal man. The Pharisaical way was to make rules and laws for people to follow. The Christ way is to simply become gentle and introspective regarding grace. With that idea in mind, we have to recognize Jesus’ words regarding forgiveness, mercy, and judgment. These three things are measured back to us according to what we have shown others.
Being merciful and forgiving is not a condition for salvation. It is a condition for what we will receive as rewards. It may be a first response to condemn someone who has hurt us, but our second response should be forgiveness and mercy. We cannot judge what has caused someone to behave badly unless we know their whole story.
Colossians 3:14 G1909 [2upon G3956 3all G1161 1And] G3778 these things G3588 the G26 love G3748 which G1510.2.3 is G4886 the bonding together G3588 of the G5047 perfection.
4886 LSJ Gloss:σύνδεσμος a bond of union, bond, fastening
Dodson:σύνδεσμος a band, bond that which binds together; a band, bond.
Thayer:
1) that which binds together, a band, bond
1a) of ligaments by which the members of the human body are united together
2) that which is bound together, a bundle
σύνδεσμος
sundesmos soon'-des-mos From G4862 and G1199; a joint tie, that is, ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control KJV Usage: band, bond.
5047 Dodson:τελειότης perfectness, perfection perfectness, perfection, maturity.
Thayer:
1) perfection
1a) the state of the more intelligent
1b) moral and spiritual perfection
τελειότης
teleiotēs tel-i-ot'-ace From G5046; (the state) completeness (mentally or morally) KJV Usage: perfection (-ness).
Love is the bonding together of completeness. We have a sacred, holy, love, that the enemy would like us to hide. As Paul told us, we are not under the laws and rules of the elements. We are not subject to the authorities of the cosmos, we supersede those authorities with Christ in us, the hope of Glory. We can extend love and walk in love even if the world becomes spiritually unhinged. Humanity is craving love. Humanity is craving peace.
Colossians 3:15 G2532 And G3588 [2the G1515 3peace G3588 G2316 4of God G1018 1let] preside G1722 in G3588 G2588 your hearts! G1473 G1519 in G3739 which G2532 also G2564 you were called G1722 in G1520 one G4983 body. G2532 And G2170 [2gracious G1096 1be]!
1515 LSJ Gloss:εἰρήνη peace, time of peace
Dodson:εἰρήνη peace, peace of mind peace, peace of mind; invocation of peace a common Jewish farewell, in the Hebraistic sense of the health (welfare) of an individual.
Thayer:
1) a state of national tranquillity
1a) exemption from the rage and havoc of war
2) peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord
3) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)
4) of the Messiah's peace
4a) the way that leads to peace (salvation)
5) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is
6) the blessed state of devout and upright men after death
εἰρήνη
eirēnē i-rah'-nay Probably from a primary verb εἴρω eirō (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication prosperity KJV Usage: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
1018 LSJ Gloss:βραβεύω to act as a judge
Dodson:βραβεύω I rule, arbitrate (lit: to act as arbiter in the games), I rule, arbitrate.
Thayer:
1) to be an umpire
2) to decide, determine
3) to direct, control, rule
βραβεύω
brabeuō brab-yoo'-o From the same as G1017; to arbitrate, that is, (generally) to govern (figuratively prevail) KJV Usage: rule.
2170 LSJ Gloss:εὐχάριστος winning
Dodson:εὐχάριστος thankful, grateful.
Thayer:
1) mindful of favours, grateful, thankful
2) pleasing, agreeable
3) acceptable to others, winning, liberal, beneficent
εὐχάριστος
eucharistos yoo-khar'-is-tos From G2095 and a derivative of G5483; well favored, that is, (by implication) grateful KJV Usage: thankful.
We don’t have any tranquility under the devil’s regime. The rebellious sons of God have created a world where humans are persecuted, used, abused, and silenced. There is continual upheaval socially, politically, and spiritually. However, we are to allow the peace of God to preside and arbitrate over our hearts. Peace should be noticeable in our heart. We should not have fear, anxiety, turmoil, and instability. We should instead have peace, and the peace in our heart should govern our heart. This is the Body of Christ that we were called into. A body of believers who have peace ruling in their hearts, who can be gracious, merciful, compassionate, and give out sacred love. We can increase the percentage of peace in our heart by increasing the word of Christ in our heart.
Colossians 3:16 G3588 [2the G3056 3word G3588 4of the G5547 5Christ G1774 1Let] dwell G1722 in G1473 you G4146 richly, G1722 in G3956 all G4678 wisdom;
3056
λόγος
logos log'-os From G3004; something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension a computation; specifically (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (that is, Christ)
KJV Usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say (-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
1774 LSJ Gloss:ἐνοικέω to dwell in
Dodson:ἐνοικέω I dwell in, am settled in I dwell in, am settled (stationary) in; met: I am indwelling.
Thayer:
1) to dwell in
2) metaph. to dwell in one and influence him (for good)
ἐνοικέω
4146 Dodson:πλουσίωσ richly, abundantly.
Thayer:
1) abundantly, richly
πλουσίως
plousiōs ploo-see'-oce From G4145; copiously KJV Usage: abundantly, richly.
We need to let the logos of Christ indwell us abundantly. Since Christ is in us, His words are in us. We need to allow His words to have preeminence. Christ’s words are in us as spiritual wisdom. If we learn to listen to His voice, instead of react to others, we can exude Christ’s words abundantly. The devil would rather we react towards others instead of allowing the logos of Christ to be communicated. Again we are able to override the authorities of the cosmos because of Christ in us.
We may wonder how to cultivate the logos of Christ so that it will reside in us abundantly. Paul goes on to explain. We teach, instruct, bring to mind, and warn ourselves with holy songs.
Colossians 3:16… G1321 teaching G2532 and G3560 admonishing G1438 yourselves G5568 in psalms, G2532 and G5215 hymns, G2532 and G5603 [2odes G4152 1spiritual], G1722 with G5484 favor G103 singing G1722 in G3588 G2588 your heart G1473 G3588 to the G2962 Lord!
1321 LSJ Gloss:διδάσκω to teach
Dodson:διδάσκω I teach I teach, direct, admonish.
Thayer:
1) to teach
1a) to hold discourse with others in order to instruct them, deliver didactic discourses
1b) to be a teacher
1c) to discharge the office of a teacher, conduct one's self as a teacher
2) to teach one
2a) to impart instruction
2b) instill doctrine into one
2c) the thing taught or enjoined
2d) to explain or expound a thing
2f) to teach one something
διδάσκω
didaskō did-as'-ko A prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb δάω daō (to learn); to teach (in the same broad application) KJV Usage: teach.
3560 LSJ Gloss:νουθετέω to put in mind, to admonish, warn, advise
Dodson:νουθετέω I admonish, warn, counsel I admonish, warn, counsel, exhort.
Thayer:
1) to admonish, warn, exhort
νουθετέω
noutheteō noo-thet-eh'-o From the same as G3559; to put in mind, that is, (by implication) to caution or reprove gently KJV Usage: admonish, warn.
5568
ψαλμός
psalmos psal-mos' From G5567; a set piece of music, that is, a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a “psalm”); collectively the book of the Psalms KJV Usage: psalm.
5215
ὕμνος
humnos hoom'-nos Apparently from a simpler (obsolete) form of ὕδέω hudeō (to celebrate; probably akin to G103; compare G5567); a “hymn” or religious ode (one of the Psalms) KJV Usage: hymn.
5603
ᾠδή
ōdē o-day' From G103; a chant or “ode” (the general term for any words sung; while G5215 denotes especially a religious metrical composition, and G5568 still more specifically a Hebrew cantillation KJV Usage: song.
4152
πνευματικός
pneumatikos phyoo-mat-ik-os' From G4151; non-carnal, that is, (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (daemoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious KJV Usage: spiritual.
Sacred songs, songs of celebration, chants, and spiritual songs are ways that we learn and correct ourselves. It is also the way that we build ourselves up in faith and love. We have a need for different types of songs when we are under spiritual attack. Spiritual songs are singing in our prayer language. We don’t need a band, a musical instrument, or a record deal, we simply need to sing.
What does singing do to the spiritual atmosphere around us? It drives the evil fallen sons of God away. They don’t like hearing the truth. They don’t want you to remind yourself of who you are in Christ. And they don’t want to be reminded of their own future as compared to your position in Christ. Once we really understand who we are and what we were created for, we will enjoy singing. There are some very important times that we see singing in the future. Let’s look at Ezra first.
2 Esdras 2:42-48 (KJVApocrypha)
42 I Esdras saw upon the mount Sion a great people, whom I could not number, and they all praised the Lord with songs.
43 And in the midst of them there was a young man of a high stature, taller than all the rest, and upon every one of their heads he set crowns, and was more exalted; which I marvelled at greatly.
44 So I asked the angel, and said, Sir, what are these?
45 He answered and said unto me, These be they that have put off the mortal clothing, and put on the immortal, and have confessed the name of God: now are they crowned, and receive palms.
46 Then said I unto the angel, What young person is it that crowneth them, and giveth them palms in their hands?
47 So he answered and said unto me, It is the Son of God, whom they have confessed in the world. Then began I greatly to commend them that stood so stiffly for the name of the Lord.
48 Then the angel said unto me, Go thy way, and tell my people what manner of things, and how great wonders of the Lord thy God, thou hast seen.
John writes what Ezra wrote.
Revelation 14:1-5 (KJV)
1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:
3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
These are the 144,000 that are first sealed then later gathered up during the mid-point of the seven year tribulation. John tells us that those who are harpazo’d (gathered up) before the beginning of the tribulation will also sing a new song. The words are recorded to this song and as we have studied, the redeemed are the only ones who can sing this song.
Revelation 5:9-10 (KJV)
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
The correct way in which this should read is: “Which are the prayers of saints that sing a new song, saying…” The only ones who can sing this song are humans who have been redeemed. No other beings are redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Angels are not redeemed, cherubim are not redeemed, animals are not redeemed, etc. The way in which these pronouns are changed randomly in various translations is due to the belief bias of the translators. In chapter 1 of Revelation, we see the same phraseology written by John at Jesus’ direction. In Revelation 5:8- 9 we also see added words and changed tenses. Jesus takes the scrolls. The beasts and elders present to Jesus vials of odors/incense which are the prayers of the saints. The saints have been watching Jesus enter the throne room and take the scroll, and they now sing a new song. It is new because it is the first time that the saints have been presented in heaven, coming from the earth or paradise. It is new because no other being can sing about being redeemed by the blood of Jesus. It is also new because these saints will be made kings and priests on the earth during the millennial kingdom. Therefore we sing, sing now, from deep within our hearts to the Lord. Sing psalms, sing hymns, sing spiritual odes from our heart to the Lord.
Colossians 3:17 G2532 And G3956 everything, G3739 what G302 ever G4160 you should do G1722 in G3056 word G2228 or G1722 in G2041 work, G3956 do all G1722 in G3686 the name G2962 of the Lord G* Jesus,
2041 LSJ Gloss:ἔργον work
Dodson:ἔργον work, labor, action, deed work, task, employment; a deed, action; that which is wrought or made, a work.
Thayer:
1) business, employment, that which any one is occupied
1a) that which one undertakes to do, enterprise, undertaking
2) any product whatever, any thing accomplished by hand, art, industry, or mind
3) an act, deed, thing done: the idea of working is emphasised in opp. to that which is less than work
ἔργον
ergon er'-gon From ἔργω ergō (a primary but obsolete word; to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication an act KJV Usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
3686 LSJ Gloss:ὄνομα by name
Dodson:ὄνομα name, character, reputation name, character, fame, reputation.
Thayer:
1) name: univ. of proper names
2) the name is used for everything which the name covers, everything the thought or feeling of which is aroused in the mind by mentioning, hearing, remembering, the name, i.e. for one's rank, authority, interests, pleasure, command, excellences, deeds etc.
3) persons reckoned up by name
4) the cause or reason named: on this account, because he suffers as a Christian, for this reason
ὄνομα
onoma on'-om-ah From a presumed derivative of the base of G1097 (compare G3685); a “name” (literally or figuratively), (authority, character) KJV Usage: called, (+ sur-) name (-d).
Everything we do in logos or in action encompasses all things. How do we speak and how do we act? We are to do all things in the name, character, and reputation of the Lord. Whose name should we do things in? Our name? The devil’s name? We do things in Jesus’ name and we have his authority. We have His name as our calling card. With His name we bring spiritual blessings, peace, and sacred love, rather than destruction, confusion and upheaval. When we speak and act in Jesus’ name, we then give thanks to the Father through Jesus.
Colossians 3:17… G2168 giving thanks G3588 to the G2316 God G2532 and G3962 father G1223 by G1473 him.
2168 LSJ Gloss:εὐχαριστέω to be thankful, return thanks
Dodson:εὐχαριστέω I thank, give thanks I thank, give thanks; pass. 3 sing: is received with thanks.
Thayer:
1) to be grateful, feel thankful
2) give thanks
εὐχαριστέω
eucharisteō yoo-khar-is-teh'-o From G2170; to be grateful, that is, (actually) to express gratitude (towards); specifically to say grace at a meal KJV Usage: (give) thank (-ful, -s).
As we have many things to be thankful for, we should consider some of Paul’s previous points in this letter. We are thankful for Christ’s plan for humanity, the entire reason he created us is to subdue the spiritual enemies. We can be thankful for the mystery of Christ in us. Our Lord kept it secret from the rebellious angels and demons as to how completely awesome we are with Him dwelling in us. We are thankful for our redemption. We are thankful for divine wisdom and knowledge and divine treasures. We are thankful for growing our roots in Christ. We are thankful that we are not subject to the devil’s rules and laws in the cosmos, in society, or in religious orders. We are thankful that all our debts are cancelled in Christ. We are thankful for true union in the Body of Christ with Jesus as the Head. We are thankful for thinking on the things above. We are thankful for a new spiritual nature. We are thankful for peace, harmony, and sacred songs to teach and remind ourselves of where we are and where we are going. We are simply thankful for Paul’s good news.
