Paid In Full

Paid In Full | John 19:30, Colossians 2:13-16
Pastor Terry Wilcox | September 20, 2026

Jesus uses the Greek word, tetelestai (only place in N.T.).

It is in the perfect tense, meaning completed in the past, but has ongoing .

Paul uses this language in Colossians 2:13–15 to explain that Jesus has paid our sin-debt in full.

1. There is a record.
   Colossians 2:14

   We owe a moral debt to God that we can’t pay.

2. God canceled or the charges.
   Colossians 2:14

   Ancient ink had no acid content, so it did not bite into the papyrus or parchment.

3. God nailed our I.O.U. to the cross.
   Colossians 2:14

   Roman law required crucified criminals to have their charges listed on a sign nailed to their cross.

4. Jesus’ atoning death disarms .
   Colossians 2:15

   He has no legal right to condemn you.

5. Because of Jesus, we go from a courtroom to a .
   Colossians 2:15
6. No human or demon has legal authority to place you.
   Colossians 2:16