Nine Qualities of Christ as the Embodiment of the Fullness of the Godhead

 

Nine Qualities of Christ as the Embodiment of the Fullness of the Godhead

John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

John 1:14 "And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us (and we beheld His glory, glory as of an only Begotten from the Father), full of grace and reality."

Colossians 2:9 "For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily."

 

Characteristic	Meaning	Distinction	Examples	Application	Related Scriptures
Never Lacking	Christ, as the embodiment of divine fullness, possesses all of God's riches and will never be deficient or insufficient	Unlike finite created beings, Christ has infinite divine riches and is eternally sufficient	Feeding five thousand with five loaves and two fish  (Matt 14:19-21); Turning water into wine (John 2:7-10)	Trust in Christ's supply in times of need; He can satisfy all our requirements	Phil 4:19 "And my God will fill your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus"; Eph 3:8 "To me, less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to announce to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ as the gospel"
Never Ceasing	Christ's life and work never stop, continuously operating and supplying	Human strength grows weary, but Christ's power never fails, His love never ceases	Jesus praying all night  (Luke 6:12); His service in washing the disciples' feet (John 13:5)	Depend on Christ's never-ceasing life in ministry, continuously loving and serving others	Heb 7:25 "Hence also He is able to save to the uttermost those who come forward to God through Him, since He lives always to intercede for them"
Never Closed	Christ's heart and grace are always open to people, never shut or refusing	People may close their hearts due to hurt, but Christ is always open, welcoming all who come to Him	Acceptance of tax collectors and sinners (Luke 15:1-2); Conversation with the Samaritan woman  (John 4:7-26)	Emulate Christ's open heart, willing to accept and serve regardless of background	Matt 11:28 "Come to Me all who toil and are burdened, and I will give you rest" Heb 13:5 "For He Himself has said, I will by no means give you up, neither will I by any means forsake you"; Rom 8:38-39 "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life...will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"
Never Interrupting	Christ's presence and care are continuous, without gaps or interruptions	Human relationships may have interruptions, but Christ's union with believers is never interrupted	Walking with disciples on the road to Emmaus  (Luke 24:13-35); Promise to be always with us (Matt 28:20)	Recognize Christ's never-interrupting presence, experiencing His companionship in any circumstance
Never Refusing	Christ never refuses those who genuinely seek Him, always accepting and welcoming	People may have selective acceptance, but Christ refuses no one	Accepting the thief on the cross  (Luke 23:43); Welcoming little children (Mark 10:14)	Learn Christ's non-refusing heart, having acceptance and love for everyone	John 6:37 "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and him who comes to Me I will by no means cast out"; 1 Tim 1:15 "Faithful is the word and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" Rom 5:8 "But God commends His own love to us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us"
Never Seeking Return	Christ's giving is unconditional, seeking no return, purely out of love	Human giving often carries expectations, but Christ's love is unconditional, seeking no return	Praying for enemies  (Luke 23:34); Washing disciples' feet without seeking return (John 13:12-17)	Emulate Christ's selfless love, giving without calculating gains or losses, seeking no return
Never Complaining	Christ never complains or becomes weary because of the burden of service	People may complain due to burdens, but Christ joyfully bears everything, never complaining	Obedience when bearing the cross  (Phil 2:8); Not being weary when facing people's needs  (Matt 9:36)	Learn Christ's attitude, not complaining in service, willingly and joyfully taking responsibility	Isa 53:7 "He was oppressed, yet when He was afflicted, He did not open His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, so He did not open His mouth"
Always Supplying	Christ is always the supplier of life, continuously supplying believers with all they need	Worldly supply is limited and will run out, but Christ is the never-depleting source of life	The bread of life  (John 6:35); Rivers of living water  (John 7:38)	Always receive supply from Christ, letting His life flow within us	John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing"
Always Forgiving	Christ is always willing to forgive, His forgiveness has no end	Human forgiveness is limited, but Christ's forgiveness is unlimited, always willing to pardon	Forgiving the adulterous woman  (John 8:11); Forgiveness seventy times seven  (Matt 18:22)	Emulate Christ's unlimited forgiveness, repeatedly forgiving those who wrong us	1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness"

 

Core Truth Summary

According to Colossians 2:9-10, Christ is the embodiment of divine fullness, meaning:

1.      All the Fullness of the Godhead - The fullness of the entire Trinity (Father, Son, Spirit) dwells bodily in Christ

2.      Meaning of Fullness - Not merely God's riches, but the manifestation and outflow of God's riches

3.      Believers' Position - We are made full in Christ and can enjoy and experience all these characteristics

John 1:16 confirms:

 "For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace." This shows that Christ's fullness is an unceasing supply, like rolling waves of the sea, one after another.

 

*Please refer to the June 2025 Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (Part 3), Chapter 4: The Mystery of God—Christ