Biblical Concepts of Perfection, Completeness, Fullness, and Accomplishment

 

Biblical Concepts of Perfection, Completeness, Fullness, and Accomplishment

Matthew 5:48 "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

John 19:30 "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

 

Concept	Meaning	Distinction	Explanation	Example	Application	Relevant Scripture
Perfection	Moral and spiritual flawlessness, meeting God's standard	Emphasizes purity of character and behavior	Points to God's nature and His expectations for believers	The perfect life of Jesus Christ	Believers strive to emulate Christ in character and conduct	2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." Colossians 2:10 "and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority."
Completeness	Without defect or lack, possessing all necessary parts	Emphasizes wholeness and sufficiency	Refers to the comprehensive nature of God's plans and works	The completeness of the Bible	Believers fully rely on God's word in their lives
Fullness	Rich, abundant, reaching the highest degree of satisfaction	Emphasizes abundance and  sense of fulfillment	Refers to the abundant life in Christ	The  new life of believers in Christ	Believers seek and experience abundant life in Christ
Accomplishment	Achieving goals, completing tasks or missions	Emphasizes the end of a process and realization of goals	Refers to  the fulfillment of God's plan and human obedience	Jesus Saying  "It is finished"  on the cross	Believers complete the missions and callings given by God

 

This table provides a detailed presentation of four related yet distinct concepts in the Bible: 'perfection, completeness, fullness, and accomplishment'. Each concept has its unique meaning and application, reflecting different aspects of the Bible's teachings on the life of faith.

This table can help us better understand the use and importance of these concepts in the Bible.