Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2063 Jesus Christ, perfection of

2063 Jesus Christ, perfection of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Jesus Christ perfectly radiates the glory of God, exactly representing his Father's likeness. Christ's work is complete and he is free from all impurity.

Jesus Christ represents perfection and absoluteness

His perfection was established through obedient suffering

Hebrews 5:8-9 See also Hebrews 2:10; Hebrews 7:28

All things find fulfilment in Christ

Ephesians 1:22-23 See also Ephesians 1:9-10; Ephesians 4:13,15-16; Colossians 1:17-18

Jesus Christ radiates God's glory

Hebrews 1:3 See also Matthew 17:2 pp Mark 9:3 pp Luke 9:29 At the transfiguration Jesus Christ's face mirrors God's glory and purity; John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 4:4,6; 2 Peter 1:17; Revelation 1:14-16

Jesus Christ exactly represents the Father's likeness

Hebrews 1:3 See also John 1:18; John 12:44-45; John 14:7,9-10; Philippians 2:6; Colossians 1:15

The fulness of God dwells in Jesus Christ

Colossians 1:19 See also Colossians 2:9

Jesus Christ's work is totally complete

Hebrews 12:2 See also Hebrews 7:25

Christians will finally participate in Christ's perfection

2 Corinthians 3:18 See also 1 Corinthians 13:9-12

Jesus Christ is without impurity