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The Answer is "C"

This is just a thought I had recently.  In Colossians (currently my favorite book of the Bible, tied with Hebrews), Paul writes: “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.  I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments,” (Colossians 2:2-4). This passage is LOADED with information, but I just had a simple thought to myself.  Paul states that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ .  He says this so that the Colossians won’t be deceived by “fine-sounding” or “persuasive” arguments. There is a simple truth Paul is getting at:  Knowing CHRIST is the answer to persuasive arguments. I am a huge proponent of knowing what you believe, and I think a large part of that...