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Now, our life is precious because we possess the fullness of Christ in matters of our own redemption of life. "And He (Christ) gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors, and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." Ephesus 4:11-13 Therefore, this greatly amplifies all aspects of our own divine nature of life because we can become the fullness of Christ in reference to our own redemption of life.

I am Charles Burke, Minister in Sedona, Arizona. Let me explain the Fullness of Christ in matters of our own redemption of life so that we can learn more about the Divine Blessings of New Testament Christianity.

The Reasons For Chirst's Fullness

1. In being a New Testament Christian, we possess the Fullness of Christ in a redeemed way because the Nature of God brought the Nature of Christ into being upon the earth so that sinful man could be redeemed. "But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son (the Son would be the Incarnated Word upon the earth), made of a woman, made unto the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent for the Spirit of His Son (Jesus) into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father." Galatians 4:4-7

2. In being a new creature in Christ, we possess the Fullness of Christ in a redeemed way because we have obeyed the gospel plan of salvation. "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness." Romans 6:16-18

The Characteristics Of Christ's Fullness

1. Christ (Jesus) has Personage which is a body, Soul and Spirit in matters of His Own Individual Being of life because His body, Soul and Spirit were raised from the grave. "He (David) seeing this before, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell (Hades), neither his flesh (His fleshly body) did see corruption. This Jesus hast God raised up, whereof we are all witnesses." Acts 2:30-31

   Now, in this world, we possess the Personage of Christ in a redeemed way because Christ redeemed our own body, Soul and Spirit from the guilt and the enslavement of sin. "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto he coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Therefore, in that world which is to come, we will possess the Spiritual Personage of Christ because we will become a Spiritual Person who possesses a Spiritual Body, and an Eternal Soul and Spirit in reference to Our Own Individual Nature of life. "And as we have borne the image of the earthy (the earthy man who possess a physical body, and an Eternal Soul and Spirit), we shall also bear the image of the heavenly" (the Spiritual Person who possesses a Spiritual Body, and an Eternal Soul and Spirit). 1 Corinthians 15:49

2. Christ has Powers because in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. "For in him (Christ) dwelleth (ruleth) all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." This means that God rules Christians, who are new creatures in Christ, in matters of their own redemption of life. Colossians 2:9

   Now, in this world, we have limited excess to the Divine Powers of Christ because we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Paul said, "I can do all things (which God commands me to do) through Christ who strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13 Therefore, in that world which is to come, we will possess the Divine Powers of Christ because we will be able to reign (to rule) with Him. "If we suffer, we shall also reign (rule with him (Christ), if we deny him, he also will deny us. To him that overcometh (the forces of evil) will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne." 2 Timothy 2:12, Revelation 3:21

3. Christ has Nature because one of His Nature is glorious. "And the Word (God) was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we behold his glory, the glory as of the only begotten Son of the Father,) full of grace and truth." John 1:14

   Now, in this world, we possess the Glorious Nature of Christ in a redeemed way because we have been baptized into Christ so that we can put on the Divine Nature of Christ. "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." Galatians 3:27 Therefore, in that world which is to come, we will possess the Glorious Nature of Christ in because we will appear with Him in glory. "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory." Colossians 3:4

4. Christ has Attributes because one of His Attributes is merciful. When Jesus was hanging on the cross He said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots." Luke 23:34

   Now, in this world, we possess the grace of Christ in a redeemed way because we are a new creature in Christ. "And of His fullness have all we received, and grace for grace." John 1:16 Therefore, in that world which is to come, we will possess the Attributes of Christ because He will give us a white robe to wear unto the eternities of the eternities. "Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy." Revelation 3:4

The Requirements Of Christ's Fullness

1. If we want to possess the Fullness of Christ, we must obey the gospel of Christ because it is the power of God unto salvation. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it (the gospel) is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For there is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith." Romans 1:16-17

2. If we desire to possess the Fullness of Christ, we should follow the examples of Christ because He is the one that we must follow. "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth; Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him than judgeth righteously; Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sin, should live unto righteousness; but whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." 1 Peter 2:21-25

The Blessings Of Christ's Fullness

1. In heaven, we in being a New Testament Christian will possess the Fullness of Christ because we will appear with Him in glory. "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory." Colossians 3:4

2. In heaven, we in being a new creature in Christ will possess the Fullness of Christ because we will have His New Name written upon us. "Him that overcometh (the forces of evil) will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name." Revelation 3:12

The Conclusion

1. We have been redeemed so that we can become the fullness (the completeness) of Christ because we are redeemed in image and after likeness of Christ.

2. We possess the Personage, the Powers, the Nature and the Attributes of Christ in a redeemed way because we are a new creature in Christ.