About This Video
In this episode of I Don’t Get the BibleA TGNN series that answers honest Bible questions—without fear or religious pressure., Shawn and Delaney continue unpacking Colossians 1, diving into complex theological implications about reconciliation, faith, and the spreading of the gospel. The conversation begins with verse 21, highlighting Paul’s assertion that those once alienated from God are now reconciled through Christ—if they continue in faith. This conditional language contrasts with doctrines like Calvinism and opens a broader discussion on free will and the transitional nature of the apostolic age.
The pair grapple with Paul’s statement that the gospel “has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven,” questioning how this could be literally true when the apostles were still actively spreading the message. They conclude that this statement likely reflects a Hebraic figure of speech or a contextual reference to the known world of that time. This leads to a deeper reflection on how modern Christians misapply apostolic directives to themselves, particularly the Great Commission in Matthew 28, which was originally directed at the apostles—not future generations.
Shawn and Delaney also explore the idea that the real work during that time wasn’t merely spreading the gospel, but preparing the bride—those who would be faithful and ready for Christ’s return. The mystery of the gospel being made known to the Gentiles is affirmed as part of that divine plan. They point out that Christ’s spirit was already dwelling in believers prior to the Second ComingChrist’s return, fulfilled in 70 A.D., ending the old covenant—not the world., and Paul speaks of Christ working through him as he labors to present others mature in faith.
By the end of the discussion, they clarify that while non-apostles may have shared the message, the responsibility to evangelize the world was never placed on all believers. Instead, it was a time-bound mission tied to the apostolic age. In doing so, they challenge the modern evangelical model that insists every Christian must evangelize globally, concluding that the focus for today is misaligned with the original context and purpose.
