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Updated: May 31, 2025
It is true, this view of the Universe as God-filled is probably not Paul's, for the Epistles to the Ephesians and Colossians are hardly that great teacher's work. But it is none the less authentic, 'God is all and in all'; the whole Universe is temporarily a symbol by which God is at once manifested and veiled. I fear we have largely lost this.
Thus Moses was both mediator and agent between God and men, Deut. 5:31, for he prayed for the children of Israel, Ex. 17:11; 32:11f. Thus St. Paul prayed for those with whom he was sailing, Acts 27; so, too, he asked that he be prayed for by the Romans, Rom. 15:30, by the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 1:11, and by the Colossians, Col. 4:3.
Also to Colossians x. 17: "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus." Even if there were no pantheistic differential at the foundation of these utterances, it would not be at all strange if exhortations to an all-embracing devotion should thus in each case be made to cover all the daily acts of life.
The Colossians, though sometimes dead in their sins, yet how were they quickened by God, through the forgiveness of all their trespasses; and they had that through his blood! What shall I say?
And in Colossians, "Masters give unto your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that ye also have a master in heaven." Let slaveholders only obey these injunctions of Paul, and I am satisfied slavery would soon be abolished.
Scripture references: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7; 9:6; Job 33:4; Psalm 100:3; 8:4-9; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Acts 17:26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:7; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10; 1 Corinthians 15:45; Hebrews 2:6,7; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Corinthians 2:9. What Shall We Think of Man? Who is he? What is his place on the earth and in the universe? What is his destiny? He is of necessity an object of thought.
And whatever disappointments may fall, there is consolation for every true heart in the one sufficing joy that it stands on the border of the kingdom, about to enter into ever fuller, ever-growing possession of the inheritance of the saints in light. Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. Ep. to the Colossians i. 12.
"Above all these things, put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness," read the professor from that exquisite and touching passage which begins at the twelfth verse of the fifteenth chapter of Colossians. "Love, the bond of perfectness," was his theme, and in simple, calm, lucid speech he dilated upon the beauty, the excellence, and the supremacy of this Christian grace.
"The letter from the Apostle Paul is brought in and is laid on the pastor's table, and some account is given of the manner in which it was received. The letter is read. It refers the Colossians, at the close, to the bearers, for further information and instructions. 'All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother and a faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord.
A curse is more likely to follow them than a blessing; yet in this way some have thought to atone for sin and make peace with an offended God!* * Vide Sermon on Colossians ii. 8. IV. There is yet one other kind of fear which leads to destruction that which causes men to shrink from the hardships of religion; and decline the difficulties which lie in the way of duty.
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