I shall come in the fullness of the Gospel of (the merits) of Christ

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"But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ" "That ye might be filled with all the fullness of God." Rom.15:29; Eph.3:19.

"In Christ dwelt the fullness of the Godhead bodily.(Col.2:9) This is why, although He was tempted in all points, like as we are, He stood before the world from His first entrance into it, untainted by corruption, though surrounded by it. Are we not to become partakers of that fullness, and is it not thus, and thus only, that we can overcome as He overcame?" E.G. White, Bible Commentary, Vol.7,907.

"The revelation of His own glory (fullness of God) in the form of humanity will bring Heaven so near to men that the beauty adorning the inner temple will be seen in every soul in whom the Saviour dwells. Men will be captivated by the glory of an abiding Christ. And, in currents of praise and thanksgiving, from the many souls THUS won to God, glory will flow back to the great Giver." Ibid,420.

"From the anointed ones that stand in God's presence the fullness of divine light and love and power is imparted to His people, that they may impart to others light and joy and refreshing. Those who are thus enriched are to enrich others with the treasure of God's love." Prophets and Kings,594.

"The indwelling of the Spirit will be shown by the out flowing of heavenly love. The divine fullness will flow through the consecrated human agent, to be given forth to others." Christ's Object Lessons,419.

"When God gave His Son to our world, He endowed human beings with imperishable riches--riches compared with which the treasured wealth of man since the world began is nothingness. Christ came to the earth and stood before the children of men with the HOARDED LOVE OF ETERNITY, and this is the treasure that we, through our connection with Him, are to receive, to reveal, and to impart." Ministry of Healing, 37.

This is the Gift that cannot be excelled, that brings all other blessings in its train!

"Looking unto Jesus and trusting in His merits, we appropriate the blessings of light and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." Testimonies, Vol.5, 744.

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"Christ determined that when He ascended from this earth, He would bestow a gift on those who had believed on Him, and those who should believe on Him. What gift could He bestow rich enough to signalize and grace His ascension to the mediatorial throne? It must be worthy of His greatness and His royalty. He determined to give His representative, the Third Person of the Godhead. This gift could not be excelled. He would give all gifts in one, and therefore the divine Spirit, the converting, enlightening, and sancfifying power, would be His donation." E.G. White, Bible Commentary, Vol.6,1053.

"There is salvation for you but only through the merits of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit has been offfered to you again and again." "Looking unto Jesus and trusting in His merits, we appropriate the blessings of light and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." Testimonies to Ministers,97; Testimonies, Vol.5,744.

Thus, "Through the merits of Christ we may find the approval of God" for "the merits of His sacrifice are sufficient to present to the Father in our behalf." Our Father Cares,122; Steps to Christ,36.

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