The Consummation of All Things The exaltation of Jesus Christ is a central theme in the New Testament, revealing his role in the redemptive plan of God toward mankind. Scripture testifies that God has placed Christ above all things, granting Him supreme authority in heaven and on earth. We see in scripture that the purpose of Christ being the head is to bring all things into a fullness or consummation of all in God the Father. Christ Above All Paul writes, God raised Christ “ far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come ” (Ephesians 1:21, NKJV). This exaltation is not symbolic—it is actual and cosmic in scope. The Father “ put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all ” (Ephesians 1:22–23). The purpose of Christ being head, Paul writes, is so we grow up into him. now, speaking trut...
Love Fulfilled Ministry
When we bear fruit, after being deeply rooted, and growing up truth in love, the love of God is fulfilled.