Essex Congregational Remembrancer Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:… Let us consider Christ — I. AS HEAD OF THE BODY. From this union so complete, the meanest member derives benefit: separate from the Saviour, the Church is nothing; united to Him, all her members grow and thrive. But there is one very important point not to be forgotten — the sympathy of the Head and of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:26, 27). II. As the COVENANT-HEART of the Church (see Ephesians 1:20-22). Adam was the head of the human race, and their welfare or ruin depended on his obedience or disobedience to God. Christ was chosen to be the representative or federal Head of the family of God; and "in Him they are all made alive." III. As Head of the Church IN THE EXERCISE OF HIS KINGLY AUTHORITY. IV. As the Head or FULNESS OF DIVINITY (see Colossians 2:9, 10). What a glorious display does this give us of our Immanuel! Possessed of the fulness of the Godhead, He is at the head of creation as "Lord of all" (Colossians 1:15-18). (Essex Congregational Remembrancer.) Parallel Verses KJV: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:WEB: but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ; |
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