Sunday, April 24, 2011

The Glories of Christ

He is completely sufficient for all matters of life and godliness; He is sufficient for creation, salvation, sanctification, and glorification; He is so pure that there is no blemish, stain, spot of sin, defilement, lying, deception, corruption, error, or imperfection; He is so complete that there is no other God besides Him; He is the only begotten Son; all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in Him; the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Him; He is heir of all things; He created all things and all things were made by him, through Him, and for Him; He upholds all things by the word of His power; He is the firstborn of all creation; He is the exact representation of God; He is the only Mediator between God and man; He is the Sun that enlightens; the Physician that heals; the Wall of Fire that defends; the Friend that comforts; the Pearl that enriches; the Ark that supports; the Rock to sustain under the heaviest of pressures; He is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty on high; He is better than the angels; better than Moses; better than Aaron; beter than Joshua; better than Melchizedek; better than all the prophets; greater than Satan; and stronger than death; He has no beginning and no end; He is the spotless Lamb of God; He is our Peace; He is our Hope; He is our Life; He is the living and true Way; He is the Strength of Israel; He is the Root and Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star; He is Faithful and True; He is the Author and Finisher of our faith; He is the Captain of our Salvation; He is the Champion; He is the Elect One; He is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; He is the Righteous Servant; He is the Lord of Hosts, the Redeemer-the Holy One of Israel, the God of the whole earth; He is the Man of Sorrows; He is the Light; He is the Son of Man; He is the Vine; He is the Bread of Life; He is the Door; He is Lord; He is Prophet, Priest and King; He is our Sabbath rest; He is our Righteousness; He is the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace; He is the Chief Shepherd; He is Lord God of hosts; He is Lord of the nations; He is the Lion of Judah; the Living Word; the Rock of Salvation; the Eternal Spirit; He is the Ancient of Days; Creator and Comforter; Messiah; and He is the great I AM.