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All pathwaysJesus Christ and the incarnation

The Fullness of the Godhead

Build Paul's case that God's complete fullness dwells bodily in Jesus Christ.

9 minutes5 key stepsIntermediate
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2 Corinthians 5:19

God in Christ

Reconciliation is God's own action in Christ.

“God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself.”
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02
John 14:10

The Father dwelling

Jesus says the Father in Him performs the works.

“The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.”
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03
Colossians 1:15

The visible image

Christ is the visible revelation of the invisible God.

“Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.”
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Colossians 1:19

All fullness

Paul says all fullness was pleased to dwell in Christ.

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Colossians 2:9

All fullness bodily

Paul removes ambiguity: all deity dwells bodily in Christ.

“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”
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