The Bible Verse That Sounds Heretical | Colossians 1:24 Explained
Sean McDowell
apologetics
May 31, 2026
It's one of the most unsettling sentences Paul ever wrote. On the surface, it sounds like Jesus' work on the cross wasn't enough. So what does Paul actually mean? In this conversation, Dr. Clint Arnold walks through the passage and explains why he changed his own view after years of research.
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ColossiansColossians 1Colossians 1:24
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