Christus Victor | The Defeat of the gods & The Powers of Darkness

#colossians #bible #spiritualwarfare

In this study we will be going in depth into Colossians 2:15, one of the famous Christus Victor passages.

We will discuss the following topics:

The similarities between the Roman triumphal procession and the triumph of Christ over the powers of darkness.

The identities of the evil powers and their relationship to new age spirituality.

The Gospel of Nicodemus.

Spiritual warfare, both now and at the eschaton.

A conversation between the prince of hell and Satan.

And more!

Select Sources:

Guthrie, George H. 2 Corinthians (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2015

Bass, Justin. The Battle for the Keys: Revelation 1:18 and Christ’s Descent into the Underworld. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2014

Beale, Greg K. Colossian and Philemon (BECNT). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2019

Copenhaver, Adam, and Jeffrey D. Arthurs. Colossians and Philemon. A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching (Kerux). Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2022

Heiser, Michael S. Demons: What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020

Heiser, Michael S. The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2015

Lohse, Eduard. Colossians and Philemon (Hermeneia). Philadelphia: Fortress, 1971

Longman, Tremper, III, and Daniel G. Reid. God Is a Warrior. Studies in Old Testament Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995

McKnight, Scot. The Letter to the Colossians (NICNT).  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2018

Pao, David W. Colossians and Philemon (ZECNT). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012