Introduction

Good morning, dear friends. It's a beautiful day to gather here, in the radiant warmth of God's love and the comforting embrace of our shared faith. As we stand at the precipice of a new week, let's take this moment to pause, to breathe, to be still and know that He is God.

We are here today to delve into the depths of a Scripture that is as profound as it is poignant, a passage that speaks directly to the heart of our faith. From the book of Colossians, chapter 2, verses 6 to 10. Let's read it together:

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.

These words, penned by the apostle Paul, are an invitation to embrace the fullness of Christ, to become complete in Him, and to bask in the boundless blessings He bestows.

And as we stand on the cusp of this conversation, I am reminded of a quote from the great theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "The more you know God, the more you want to know Him." Isn't that the truth, dear friends? The more we know of Christ's love, His grace, His mercy, the more we yearn to know Him more deeply, more intimately.

As we embark on this exploration of God's Word, let's bow our heads in prayer.

Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude for Your unending love and grace. As we delve into Your Word, we pray for wisdom and understanding. Open our eyes to see the truth of Your Word. Open our ears to hear Your voice. And open our hearts to receive all that You have for us. May we be transformed by the renewing of our minds, and may our lives be a living testament to Your love and faithfulness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Believing in the Fullness of Christ

As we look at the words of the Apostle Paul in Colossians, we find a powerful message that speaks to the heart of our faith. Paul tells us that in Christ, all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. This is a profound statement that can transform our understanding of who Christ is and what He means to us.

When we think about the fullness of Christ, we are reminded of His divine nature. He is not just a man, but God incarnate. He is the embodiment of the divine, the physical manifestation of God's presence in our world. This is a truth that can be hard to grasp, but it is central to our faith. We believe in a God who is not distant or detached, but one who became flesh and dwelt among us.

This fullness of Christ is not just about His divinity, but also about His humanity. He was fully God, but also fully man. He experienced the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and trials of human life. He laughed, He cried, He felt pain and pleasure. He understands our struggles because He has walked in our shoes. This is a comforting thought, isn't it? Knowing that our God is not a distant deity, but a loving Lord who knows our struggles and shares in our sorrows.

The fullness of Christ also speaks to His authority. Paul tells us that Christ is the head over every power and authority. He is not just a figurehead, but the ultimate authority in the universe. He has the power to heal the sick, to calm the storm, to raise the dead. He has the authority to forgive sins, to set the captives free, to bring hope to the hopeless. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.

But the fullness of Christ is not just about His divinity, His humanity, or His authority. It is also about His love. The love of Christ is so vast, so deep, so wide, that it surpasses knowledge. It is a love that led Him to the cross, a love that sacrificed everything for us. It is a love that forgives, that heals, that restores. It is a love that is patient, kind, and enduring. It is a love that never fails.

As we reflect on the fullness of Christ, we are also reminded of our own fullness in Him. Paul tells us that in Christ, we have been brought to fullness. This means that in Christ, we are complete. We are not lacking anything. We are not incomplete or insufficient. We are whole, we are complete, we are full.

Becoming Complete in Christ

As we continue to immerse ourselves in the richness of Colossians 2:6-10, we find ourselves drawn to the powerful imagery of being complete in Christ ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO