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  YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: We are complete in Christ, and the Holy Spirit brings the
perfect pattern of holy service into our lives as we need it.

Topics: "The Role of the Holy Spirit", "Completeness in Christ"
Scripture References: John 1:16, Romans 8:32, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 2:10, Hebrews 13:21, James 1:17, 1 Peter 5:10

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DESCRIPTION
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A.B. Simpson emphasizes that in Jesus, we find our completeness, akin to
an architect's model that is fully realized in heaven. The Holy Spirit
plays a crucial role in transferring the gifts and graces of Christ into
our lives, enabling us to embody the life of holy service for which we
are called. This process involves receiving grace upon grace, where
Christ becomes our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and
redemption. Simpson highlights that this relationship is not just about
receiving help but also about enjoying personal companionship with
Jesus. He urges us to accept this grace in our trials, leading to our
perfection in Him.

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CONTENT
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In Jesus we are now complete. Even as the architect's model is planned
and prepared and completed in his office, so the perfect pattern of the
life of holy service, for which Jesus has redeemed and called us, is now
in Him in heaven. But now it must be formed in us and transferred to our
earthly lives, and this is the Holy Spirit's work. He takes the gifts
and graces of Christ and brings them into our lives as we need and
receive them day by day, just as the various sections of a vessel may be
reproduced in a distant land.

Thus we receive of His fullness, even grace for grace-His grace for our
grace, His supply for our needs, His strength for our strength, His body
for our body, His Spirit for our spirit.

He Himself of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and
sanctification, and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30). But it is much more
than mere abstract help and grace, much more even than the Holy Spirit
bringing us strength, and peace and purity. It is personal companionship
with Jesus Himself! Lord, help us receive from Thee today that grace in
all trials that shall result in our being made perfect.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/ye-are-complete-in-him/
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