Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Perfection (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “Perfection,” from the “Principles of the Doctrines of Christ” series – the scripture admonishes us to “take… the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. Behold, we count them happy which endure” (James 5:10-11). Remember, Beloved, that we are Jesus’ disciples, and “the disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master” (Luke 6:40). The true interpretation here is that everyone who is thoroughly adjusted to Jesus’ standards of living, according to His Word, shall “be as his master [Jesus].” In other words, the life that Jesus lived, we shall also live, and the works he did, we shall also do! Remember, He said that if we place our faith in Him, our works will be perfect. Think about it, Beloved – if Jesus was perfect (which He was), and he is recorded to say, “he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do” (John 14:12), then we know that, in Jesus, we can attain perfection!

Precious Ones, I want to pour into your spirit the Word of God. The Bible teaches us that God has set, in the Body of Christ, differences of ministry! Paul said that God has done this “for the perfecting [complete adjustment] of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man [our purpose], unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ [just like Christ]” (Ephesians 4:12-13). The Lord wants each one of us to be the complete man. This is revealed as we read on, “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro [by] every wind of doctrine, by the sleight [error] of men, and cunning craftiness [purposeful deceit], whereby they lie in wait to deceive; [But our God wants us to] … grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body [is] fitly joined together and compacted [improved] by that [labor] which every joint [worker] supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part…” (Ephesians 4:14-16).
Chosen Ones, this means that it is God’s will for a church to have members, each with his own area of expertise, comprising a holy Body, effective for change and perfection.

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy