Christ, the One and Only

To contemplate the fathomlessness of God is a wonderful discipline. Another great discipline is to meditate upon the richness of who He is. Today, I simply want to be saturated in Christ. The following list is a good starting point.

Jesus Christ is . . .

• completely sufficient for all matters of life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3-4)
  
• completely sufficient for creation (Colossians 1:16-17)
  
• completely sufficient for salvation (Hebrews 10:10-12)
  
• completely sufficient for redemption (1 Peter 1:18-19)
  
• completely sufficient for propitiation (1 John 2:2)
  
• completely sufficient for purification (Hebrews 1:3)
  
• completely sufficient for sanctification (Ephesians 5:26-27)
  
• completely sufficient for righteousness (Philippians 3:8-9)
  
• completely sufficient for glorification (1 John 3:2)
  
• without defect or blemish (1 Peter 1:19)
  
• the fragrant offering and sacrifice to God (Ephesians 5:2)
  
• the only God (Isaiah 45:5)
  
• the only begotten Son (John 1:14, 18; John 3:16)
  
• the fullness of all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3)
  
• the fullness of the Godhead dwelling bodily (Colossians 2:9)
  
• the heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2)
  
• the Creator of all things (Colossians 1:16)
  
• the Beginning of creation (Revelation 3:14)
  
• the purpose of all things created (Colossians 1:16)
  
• before all things and holding all things together (Colossians 1:17)
  
• the sustainer all things by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3)
  
• the first-born of all creation (Colossians 1:15)
  
• the radiance of God’s glory (Hebrews 1:3)
  
• the exact representation of God’s nature (Hebrews 1:3)
  
• the only Mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 1:5)
  
• the Head of every man (1 Corinthians 11:3)
  
• the Head of the body, the Church (Colossians 1:18)
  
• the Head over every power and authority (Colossians 2:10)
  
• the Physician that heals (Luke 4:23-24; 5:31)
  
• the Wall of Fire that defends (Exodus 13:21)
  
• the Friend that comforts (John 15:14-15)
  
• the Pearl that enriches (Matthew 13:45-46)
  
• the Ark that supports (Genesis 6:18; Revelation 11:19)
  
• the Rock to sustain under the heaviest of pressures (1 Corinthians 10:4)
  
• the Fortress that cannot be shaken (Psalm 18:2)
  
• the Mountain of refuge (Psalm 18:2)
  
• the Deliverer (Romans 11:26)
  
• the Shield and Horn of Salvation (Psalm 18:2)
  
• seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty on high (Acts 2:34; Hebrews 1:3; 8:1)
  
• with us (Matthew 1:23)
  
• better than the angels (Hebrews 1:4-14)
  
• greater than Satan (Luke 4:1-12; John 14:30)
  
• stronger than death (1 Corinthians 15:55; Hebrews 2:14)
  
• the Lamb of God (John 1:29)
  
• our Peace (Ephesians 2:14)
  
• our Hope (1 Timothy 1:1)
  
• our Life (Colossians.3:4)
  
• our Advocate (1 John 2:1)
  
• our Intercessor (Job 16:20)
  
• the Refiner and Purifier (Malachi 3:3)
  
• the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6)
  
• the Strength of Israel (1 Samuel 15:29)
  
• the Root and Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)
  
• the Faithful and True (Revelation 19:11)
  
• the Faithful and True Witness (Revelation 3:14)
  
• the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2)
  
• the Captain of our Salvation (Hebrews 2:10)
  
• the Champion (Isaiah 19:20)
  
• the Servant and Chosen One (Isaiah 42:1)
  
• the Righteous Servant (Isaiah 53:11)
  
• the Apostle and High Priest of our confession (Hebrews 3:1)
  
• the Lord of Hosts, the Holy One of Israel our Redeemer, the God of the whole earth (Isaiah 54:5)
  
• the Man of Sorrows (Isaiah 53:3)
  
• the Light of the World (John 8:12)
  
• the Son of Man (Matthew 20:28)
  
• the Son of God (Hebrews 4:14)
  
• the Vine (John 15:5)
  
• the Bread of Life (John 6:48)
  
• the Bread from heaven, the Bread of God (John 6:32-33)
  
• the Bread of God (John 6:33)
  
• the Door (John 10:7)
  
• the Chief Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20)
  
• the chosen and precious Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6)
  
• the Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4)
  
• the Lord and Christ (Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:10-13)
  
• the Lord of the Harvest (Matthew 9:38)
  
• the Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)
  
• the Prophet, Priest, and King (Hebrews 1:1-3)
  
• the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 17:14, 19:16)
  
• the King of the nations (Jeremiah 10:7; Revelation 15:3)
  
• the King of the ages (Revelation 15:3)
  
• crowned with glory and honor (Hebrews 2:9)
  
• our Sabbath rest (Hebrews 4:9)
  
• our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6; 1 Corinthians 1:30)
  
• the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
  
• the chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4)
  
• the great Shepherd of the sheep (Hebrews 13:20)
  
• the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls (1 Peter 2:25)
  
• the Lord God of hosts (Isaiah 47:4)
  
• the Banner for the peoples (Isaiah 11:10)
  
• the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5)
  
• the Word of God (John 1:1; Revelation 19:13)
  
• the Word of Life (1 John 1:1)
  
• the Rock of Salvation (Psalm 62:2; 89:26; 95:1)
  
• the Rock of Israel (Isaiah 30:29)
  
• the Eternal Spirit (Hebrews 9:14)
  
• the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9)
  
• the Branch of the Lord (Isaiah 4:2)
  
• the Creator and Comforter (1 Peter 4:19; Isaiah 43:1; John 16:7)
  
• the Messiah (John 1:41)
  
• the Alpha and Omega, the First and Last, the Beginning and End (Revelation 1:17; 22:13)
  
• the great I AM (John 8:58)
  
• the Amen (Revelation 3:14)