Colossians 2:20 reminds us of our DEATH WITH CHIRST at the time of our conversion. It has a fourfold significance, and
Colossians presents the logical application of each aspect:
- We died to the law (Romans 7:4-6). Therefore, we are not subject to the ceremonial law of the old covenant (Colossians 2:16-17).
- We died to the world (Galatians 6:14). Therefore, we are not subject to the fundamental principles or elements of the world system (Colossians 2:8, 20).
- We died to self, to the flesh (Galatians 5:24). Therefore, we are not subject to man-made laws; nor should we practice asceticism or sensuality (Colossians 2:22-23).
- We died to sin (Romans 6:6-8). Therefore, we must put off sinful attitudes, habits, and activities (Colossians (3:5-10).