1. 1 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:….”

2. 2 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 “Who hath delivered us….” “Who hath delivered us….” The Christian has been delivered – Eph. 2: 1-10; Rom. 6: 3-18, 22, 23. The Christian has been delivered – Eph. 2: 1-10; Rom. 6: 3-18, 22, 23.

3. 3 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 “…from the power of darkness….” “…from the power of darkness….” “Exousia,” power to act. Lower power and higher (cp. Matt. 28: 18, Col. 1: 13). “Exousia,” power to act. Lower power and higher (cp. Matt. 28: 18, Col. 1: 13). Compare I John 1: 5, 6, 2: 9-11, Jn. 3: 18-21. Compare I John 1: 5, 6, 2: 9-11, Jn. 3: 18-21.

4. 4 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 “…and hath translated us….” “…and hath translated us….” Greek, “put out.” God has put us out of the power of darkness! Greek, “put out.” God has put us out of the power of darkness!

5. 5 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 “…into the kingdom of his dear Son….” “…into the kingdom of his dear Son….” Greek, miou tas agapas autou: the Son of the love of him. Greek, miou tas agapas autou: the Son of the love of him.

6. 6 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 Kingdom facts: Kingdom facts: Kingdom established during Roman Empire – Dan. 2: 44, 38, 39, 40, 44. Kingdom established during Roman Empire – Dan. 2: 44, 38, 39, 40, 44. John preached at hand – Matt. 3: 2, 3. John preached at hand – Matt. 3: 2, 3. To come during life of hearers – Mk. 9: 1. To come during life of hearers – Mk. 9: 1.

7. 7 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 Kingdom Requirements: Kingdom Requirements: A King – Lk. 19: 12-15. A King – Lk. 19: 12-15. Subjects – Lk. 6: 46, 19: 12-15. Subjects – Lk. 6: 46, 19: 12-15. Law – Gal. 6: 2, Jas. 1: 25. Law – Gal. 6: 2, Jas. 1: 25.

8. 8 Exposition of Colossians 1: 13 “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:….”