Reconciliation. The Greek word signifies "to change thoroughly from," and occurs, Romans 5:10; Romans 11:15; 1 Corinthians 7:11; 2 Corinthians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 5:19; 2 Corinthians 5:20. Reconciliation looks toward the effect of the death of christ upon man, as propitiation (See Scofield "2 Corinthians 5:20- :") , is the Godward aspect, and is that effect of the death of Christ upon the believing sinner which, through divine power, works in him a "thorough change" toward God from enmity and aversion to love and trust. It is never said that God is reconciled. God is propitiated, the sinner reconciled (cf) 2 Corinthians 5:18-21.
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Bibliographical Information Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Colossians 1". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/colossians-1.html. 1917.
Verse 6
grace
Grace (in salvation). vs. 2 Thessalonians 2:16; Romans 3:24. (See Scofield "Romans 3:24- :") .
Verse 14
redemption
(See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 21
reconciled
Reconciliation. The Greek word signifies "to change thoroughly from," and occurs, Romans 5:10; Romans 11:15; 1 Corinthians 7:11; 2 Corinthians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 5:19; 2 Corinthians 5:20. Reconciliation looks toward the effect of the death of christ upon man, as propitiation (See Scofield "2 Corinthians 5:20- :") , is the Godward aspect, and is that effect of the death of Christ upon the believing sinner which, through divine power, works in him a "thorough change" toward God from enmity and aversion to love and trust. It is never said that God is reconciled. God is propitiated, the sinner reconciled (cf) 2 Corinthians 5:18-21.
Verse 26
mystery
(See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 27
mystery (See Scofield " :-") .
Christ (See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 28
perfect (See Scofield " :-") .