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“For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power!” Colossians 2:9-10
One of the great tenets of Scripture, is the claim that Jesus Christ is completely sufficient for all matters of life and godliness! 2 Peter 1:3-4
He is sufficient for:
Creation (Colossians 1:16-17)
Salvation (Hebrews 10:10-12)
Sanctification (Ephesians 5:26-27)
and Glorification (Romans 8:30).
So pure is He, that there is no blemish, stain, spot of sin, defilement, deception, corruption, error, or imperfection in Him! (1 Peter 1:18-20)
So complete is He, that . . .
there is no other God besides Him (Isaiah 45:5)
He is the only begotten Son (John 1:14, John 1:18)
all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in Him (Colossians 2:3)
the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Him (Colossians 2:9)
He is heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2)
He created all things–and all things were made by Him,
through Him, and for Him (Colossians 1:16)
He upholds all things by the word of His power (Colossians 1:17, Hebrews 1:3)
Because He is the firstborn of all creation (Colossians 1:15)
He has no beginning and no end (Revelation 1:17-18)
And He is the spotless Lamb of God (John 1:29)
He is our peace (Ephesians 2:14)
Because He is our hope (1 Timothy 1:1)
He is our life (Colossians 3:4)
And He is the living and true Way (John 14:6)
He is the Root and Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)
Because He is Faithful and True (Revelation 19:11)
He is the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Therefore He is Captain of our Salvation (Hebrews 2:10)
He is the Elect One (Isaiah 42:1)
And He is the Apostle and High-Priest of our confession (Hebrews 3:1)
He is the Righteous Servant (Isaiah 53:11)
Therefore He is the Lord Almighty (Malachi 3:17)
He is the Redeemer (Isaiah 41:14)
And He is the Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 54:5)
He is the God of the whole earth (Isaiah 54:5)
Also He is the Man of Sorrows (Isaiah 53:3)
He is the Light of the world (John 9:5)
And He is the Son of Man (Matthew 20:28)
He is the true Vine (John 15:5)
Therefore He is the Bread of Life (John 6:48)
He is the Door to Heaven (John 10:7)
And He is the Sovereign Lord (Philippians 2:10-13)
He is Prophet, Priest and King (Hebrews 1:1-3)
Because He is our Sabbath rest (Hebrews 4:9)
He is our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)
Therefore He is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God,
the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
He is the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4)
And He is the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5)
He is the Rock of Salvation (Psalm 62:2)
And He is the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:13)
He is the Counselor and Comforter (John 14:26)
And He is the Messiah (John 4:25-26) and
He is the great I AM! (John 8:58)
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