The Fulness Of Christ
In his message, Jerry emphasizes the importance of understanding the concept of "fullness" as presented in the book of Ephesians. He begins with a prayer of gratitude for the hope and revelation found in Christ, acknowledging the plight of those without Him. Jerry highlights key themes in Ephesians, such as love, grace, and the mystery of God's purpose, focusing particularly on the term "fullness." He explains that the "fullness of time" refers to God's perfect timing in bringing Christ into the world and ultimately summing up all things in Him. Jerry stresses that believers are called not only to know and experience this fullness but also to express it in their lives. He discusses the significance of the church as the body of Christ, emphasizing the need for unity and fellowship among believers to fully manifest Christ's attributes. Jerry concludes by encouraging the congregation to seek a deeper understanding of Christ's glory and to actively participate in expressing His fullness through their lives and community.
- Introduction and prayer of gratitude
- Key themes in Ephesians: love, grace, and mystery
- Understanding "fullness" and "fullness of time"
- Believers' call to know, experience, and express fullness
- The church as the body of Christ and the importance of unity
- Encouragement to seek a deeper understanding of Christ's glory
9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
