Biblical Concepts of Perfection, Completeness, Fullness, and Accomplishment

Matthew 5:48 "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

John 19:30 "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

 

Concept

Meaning

Distinction

Explanation

Example

Application

Relevant Scripture

Perfection

Moral and spiritual flawlessness, meeting God's standard

Emphasizes purity of character and behavior

Points to God's nature and His expectations for believers

The perfect life of Jesus Christ

Believers strive to emulate Christ in character and conduct

2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

Colossians 2:10 "and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority."

Completeness

Without defect or lack, possessing all necessary parts

Emphasizes wholeness and sufficiency

Refers to the comprehensive nature of God's plans and works

The completeness of the Bible

Believers fully rely on God's word in

their lives

Fullness

Rich, abundant, reaching the highest degree of satisfaction

Emphasizes abundance and

 sense of fulfillment

Refers to

the abundant life in Christ

The

 new life of believers in Christ

Believers seek and experience abundant life in Christ

Accomplishment

Achieving goals, completing tasks

or

missions

Emphasizes the end of a process

and realization of goals

Refers to

 the fulfillment of God's plan and human obedience

Jesus

Saying

 "It is finished"

 on the cross

Believers complete the missions and callings given by God

 

This table provides a detailed presentation of four related yet distinct concepts in the Bible: 'perfection, completeness, fullness, and accomplishment'. Each concept has its unique meaning and application, reflecting different aspects of the Bible's teachings on the life of faith.

This table can help us better understand the use and importance of these concepts in the Bible.

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