Friday, February 26, 2016 Thy Kingdom Come
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into
the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of
sins. Colossians 1:13
Delivered…transferred. The past tense points us back to baptism,
which incorporated us into Christ’s saving work. “Human nature has been delivered into slavery and is held captive by the
devil,” (Apology II 47) The New Testament often uses light/darkness for the
contrast between God/Satan. Salvation/sin. God’s power to save from the dark
ness of sin applies for all people.
Jesus taught that God’s kingdom wass the rule of His grave, which began
with His ministry. This beginning of God’s kingdom is the forgiveness of sin.[1]
For what do we pray in the
Second Petition? We do not pray that God’s kingdom of power would come; because
that is already present everywhere.[2]
Grant, O Lord, that as
your Son Jesus Christ prayed for His enemies on the cross, so we may have grace
to forgive those who wrongfully or scornfully use us, that we ourselves may be
able to receive your forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.[3]
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