This fullness dwells in Christ eternally; it has always been present and will remain so.
The fullness of God in Christ is described as eternal, as stated in Colossians 2:9, which confirms, 'For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.' This suggests that the fullness was present in Christ before the foundation of the world and continues to dwell in Him forever. The concept of eternal fullness reassures believers that there are no deficiencies in Christ's work or character. His capacity to contain all that God requires means that we can trust Him completely for our salvation, looking to Him knowing that His fullness is always accessible to His people. The eternal nature of this fullness serves as a promise that it will never be exhausted nor diminished.
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