The Saints Possess the Fullness of God

 Through Jesus Christ the saints of God possess the fullness of God, and are heirs to the kingdom of God. We will see through the covenants that God made with his people, that he intends for his saints to be a royal kingdom. In the Mosaic Covenant God promised the children of Israel that they would be a “kingdom of priests, and an holy nation” (Exo. 1:6). God promised King David in the Davidic Covenant that his house, his kingdom, and his throne would be established forever (2 Sam. 7:16). God’s New Covenant promise is salvation to all who believe on Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is a direct descendent of King David and reigns in the forever kingdom that was established by God.

THE MOSAIC COVENANT PROMISES

The Mosaic Covenant was a conditional covenant between God and the children of Israel where they would receive blessings for obeying God, and cursing if they did not obey him (Got Questions). God promised the children of Israel, “And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel” (Exod. 19:6). In this covenant we see that God intends for the children of Israel to be a royal kingdom.

THE DAVIDIC COVENANT PROMISES

The Davidic Covenant is unconditional because it is God’s promise to David that through his lineage God would establish the throne of his kingdom forever (1 Chr. 28:5-7). God said, “And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever” (2 Sam. 7:16). Here again we see in the Davidic Covenant that God intends for his people to be a royal kingdom.

The Lord made David’s son, Solomon great in the sight of all Israel, giving him a kingdom more glorious than the kingdoms of the three previous kings of Israel. It reads, “And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel” (1 Chr. 29:25). This word “royal” is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:25. Strong’s defines this word “royal” as H4438; the transliteration is “malkut,” which is defined in the King James Version as kingdom, reign, royal, realm, empire, and estate (Blue Letter Bible). This particular usage of the word “royal” is most often used in scripture to represent kingdom.

The only other times in The Bible (KJV) that this specific word “royal” was used are in the Book of Esther. It is not a coincidence that this same word is used repeatedly throughout this book because the Book of Esther foreshadows the struggle of Satan against the will of God and specifically the promised Messiah.

It was through the survival of the Jewish nation that Jesus Christ would enter the world. Like Haman, who devised an evil plot to destroy the Jewish people, Satan plotted against Christ to destroy him and the people of God. Like Haman was hanged on the very gallows he had built to hang Mordecai, Jesus Christ used the weapon that Satan devised to defeat him. Satan’s plan was to use the curse of the cross to destroy Jesus, but Jesus used the cross to destroy what separated mankind from God.

Haman’s plan was to eradicate the Jewish people from the kingdom of Ahasuerus, but Haman and his sons were destroyed instead, and Mordecai was given Haman’s position in the kingdom along with all that Haman possessed. After Jesus’s death and burial, he rose again possessing all power in Heaven and in Earth. Jesus inherited the everlasting kingdom that God promised in his covenants. Jesus triumphed over Satan by the power of the cross (Colossians 2:15).

THE NEW COVENANT PROMISES

The New Covenant is an unconditional covenant that was first made with the nation of Israel, and then included all mankind. God says, “But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people” (Jer. 31:33). Under the New Covenant both Jew and Gentile can receive salvation as a free gift.

Salvation for humankind came as a result of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ paid the price for the sins of humankind through his death on the cross, and all who believe in him receive salvation. God’s plan of salvation for mankind includes adoption into God’s family (Gal. 4:6); glorification into the image of Jesus Christ (1 Jn. 3:2); propitiation through Jesus Christ who paid the penalty for sins (Rom. 3:25-26); regeneration from being dead in sin to becoming alive through Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 5:17); and sanctification through continual progression into the image of God (2 Cor. 3:18). The benefits of salvation through Jesus Christ are innumerable, and only a few have been listed here.

It is written in Daniel’s prophesy of the everlasting kingdom, “And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.” (Dan. 7:27). Notice that Daniel’s prophesy describes “the kingdom under the whole heaven.” The everlasting kingdom referenced in this scripture reigns on the earth in the spiritual realm of God. Therefore, salvation through the New Covenant means that Jew and Gentile believers reign in the kingdom of God, and possess the fullness of God.

THE SAINTS ARE COMPLETE IN CHRIST

The fullness of Jesus Christ is defined as having a plentitude of divine attributes (Bible Hub). Through their union with Jesus believers partake of the fullness of his divine nature. Paul writes, “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, and ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power” (Col. 2:9-10). Strong’s Concordance defines fulness as G4138; plērōma, which means: fulness, full, fulfilling, which is put in to fill up, piece that filled up. It is from his fullness that believers receive grace on top of grace. John writes, “And of his fulness have we all received, and grace for grace” (Jn. 1:16). Most commentaries on this scripture share the opinion that through the use of the initial grace that comes in receiving Jesus Christ, a greater grace is given (Bible Hub).

In the New Testament, the body of believers is described as being filled with the presence, power, agency, and riches of God and of Christ as described in the following passages of scripture.

“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” (Eph. 1:10).

“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God” (Eph. 3:19).

“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 unto the fulness of Christ” (Eph. 4:13).

“For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell” (Col. 1:19).

THE SAINTS ARE HEIRS OF THE KINGDOM

Through the blood of Jesus believers are born-again of God and are heirs to the kingdom of God. John writes, “. . . Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father . . .” (Rev. 1:5-6). The Apostle Peter writes, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Pet. 2:9). The Bible says that all who believe in Jesus Christ are Abraham’s seed and heirs to the promises of God (Gal. 3:29). Jesus tells his disciples, “But seek ye first the kingdom, of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33).

THE SAINTS ARE GODLY

The word “gods” used in the following passage of scripture refers to God’s people as God-ward or godly. The Bible says, “I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High” (Psa. 82:6). Strong’s defines “gods” in this scripture as H430; the transliteration is “ˈĕlōhîm.” It means; God, god, judge, GOD, goddess, great, mighty, angels, exceeding, God-ward, and godly. This word is used in a plural sense to mean rulers or judges; divine ones; angels; and gods (Blue Letter Bible).

It is most likely that you have never heard Psalm 82:6 or John 10:34 spoken publicly; read before Christian congregations; studied during Bible study; or as the topic of a preacher’s sermon. That is because there is a great fear among Christians that speaking it out loud is blasphemous. The statement “ye are gods” is not blasphemous. It simply means that Christians are godly based solely on their relationship to the one and only God. How could it be blasphemous when God himself said, “Ye are gods.”

In 1 Samuel, Chapter 28, King Saul was afraid when the Philistine army intended to fight against Israel. Saul inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not respond to him. In the past, Saul relied upon Samuel the prophet to inquire of the Lord for him, but Samuel was now dead. So, Saul met with a woman that had a familiar spirit and asked her to wake Samuel from the dead. When the woman saw Samuel, she screamed and told Saul, “. . . I saw gods ascending out of the earth” (1 Sam. 28:13). This scene will play out again in the last days when Jesus returns for his church.

Jesus fully understood his relationship to God and because of this he was able to perform many miracles, signs, and wonders during his three year ministry. When the minds of Christians are renewed and they come to the full knowledge of what it means to be reconciled to God, they will understand that they possess the fullness of God.

THE SAINTS ARE GOD’S REPRESENTATIVES

Jesus’ use of the word “gods” in the following passage of scripture refer to believers as God’s representatives. The Bible says, “Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?” (Jn. 10:34). Jesus’ use of the word “gods” in this scripture has a different meaning than the word used in Psalm 82:6 which was referenced earlier in this article. Strong’s defines this word “gods” as G2316; the transliteration is “theos.” It is defined as God, god, godly, and God-ward. This word is also used in a plural sense to mean; whatever can, in any respect can be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way; God’s representative or viceregent; of magistrates and judges (Blue Letter Bible).

The Apostle Paul describes himself as God’s representative when he writes to the Corinthians, “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God” (2 Cor. 5:20). The following passage of scripture also refers to Christians in this manner. John writes, “And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” (Rev. 1:6).

THE SAINTS POSSESS A NEW MIND

Believers in Jesus Christ possess a mind that sees the world from God’s perspective. A great example of a renewed mind is one that demonstrates the character traits described in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:3-12. From a worldly view, the character traits that Jesus described in the following passages of scripture have negative implications. However, Jesus called those possessing these quality characteristics blessed, and promised that they will receive great present, and future rewards.

3. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.
4. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.
11. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12. Rejoice and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
(Matt. 5:3-12)

THE SAINTS ARE SPIRITUALLY MINDED

A mind that seeks to fulfill the desires of the flesh with the things of the world leads to death, but a mind that seeks the things of God leads to life and peace. Paul writes, “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Rom. 8:6). Those who receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ are new creatures and should possess his nature in thought, word, and deed. Paul writes to the church at Corinth, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Cor. 5:17). Jesus tells his disciples to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and give no thought to the cares of tomorrow (Matt. 6:33-34).

THE SAINTS HAVE A RENEWED MIND

The Apostle Paul admonishes the Christians in Rome not to take on the form of the world around them. Paul writes, “And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Rom. 12:2). The Greek term for “conform” is syschēmatizō, which means: “to form according to a pattern or mold” (Got Questions). This means that they were not to adopt the beliefs, practices, rituals, societal norms, and values of their society. Instead, their minds were to be transformed into Godly thinking and conduct.

Paul tells the church at Ephesus to put off their old self which is a product of corruption through the deceitful desires of their former life, and to put on the new man who is the product of God; created in righteousness and true holiness. Paul writes, “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” (Eph. 4:22-23).

THE SAINTS HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST

The spiritual man is able to discern the things of God because they are spiritually perceived, but the natural man cannot because he does not possess the mind of Christ. Paul writes, “For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16). Believers that have the mind of Jesus Christ put others before themselves. Paul admonished the church in Philippi to come together in unity by considering the interests of others more than their own. Paul gives them the example of Jesus Christ who sacrificed his life so that others might live. Paul writes, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5).

THE SAINTS HAVE A POSITIVE MIND

Paul teaches the Philippians how to guard their minds by thinking on the right things. Paul says, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Phil. 4:8). With all the negatively in the world today, we can all guard our minds by thinking on things that are right.

THE SAINTS HAVE A FEARLESS MIND

The evidence of the Holy Spirit in the saints of God are the demonstration of power, love, and a sound mind. In his letter to Timothy, Paul writes, “For God hath no given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Tim. 1:7). The personality and character of the Holy Spirit is described in 2 Timothy 1:7 as “power,” “love,” and “a sound mind.” Peter writes these words to believers who were under great persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ, “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 1:13).

THE SAINTS HAVE GODLY LOVE FOR OTHERS

John says that the love that God has for us should be demonstrated in our love for others. John writes, “Here is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world” (1 Jn. 4:17). The saints are to be a reflection of God to others.

THE SAINTS UNDERSTAND THAT THEIR WARFARE IS SPIRITUAL

In his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul had to defend his office as an apostle of Jesus Christ. His opponents made unfound accusations against him and even boasted of their own talents and achievements. While the false teachers used carnal means in their attempt to discredit him, Paul tells the church that the weapons that he uses are spiritual. Paul writes, “(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds)” (2 Cor. 10:4).

Paul instructs the saints at Ephesus how to battle the forces of darkness in the spiritual realm. Paul begins by telling them to be strong in the Lord and in His power. Paul tells them to put on the armor of God to fight against spiritual attacks of the enemy. Paul describes the full armor of God in the following passages of scripture.

10. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
(Eph. 6:10-18)

In conclusion, I leave you with Paul’s prayer for the church at Ephesus in the following passages of scripture. More than ever before, the church must come to the knowledge of God in order to operate in the fullness of God that has been granted to believers.

17. That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20. Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21. Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
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.
(Eph. 1:16-23)

If you would like to have a personal relationship with Jesus, you must be born-again according to Acts 2:38 which reads, "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."

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All scripture references are taken from The Bible, King James Version unless noted otherwise.

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