Colossians 2:16–17: Shadow vs. Reality | Responding to Andrew Farley
Does Colossians 2:16-17 really teach Christians to leave the Sabbath and biblical festivals behind?
In this response to Andrew Farley, we examine what Paul actually says about being judged regarding food, drink, festivals, new moons, and Sabbaths. Several scholars have argued that the Colossians may already have been observing these practices and were being criticized for doing so.
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In this teaching, explore:
How Paul's description of asceticism and human regulations challenges a common interpretation of Colossians 2
Why eating and drinking may refer to Sabbath and festival celebrations rather than dietary restrictions
What Paul means when he calls these observances “a shadow of the things to come”
How the New Testament portrays Sabbath and festival observance among early believers
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