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In other words, the original the first step, and his attitude
and complete revelation is the was absolutely loving.
person of Christ, and the The Bible is also God's
“Word of God” is manifested plan, a message that benefits
in the human body and in God all humanity and prepares
in the presence of Jesus. them to accept the scandal of
(Parcham, 2004: 300-395) the cross. The essence of
In “Paul's Letter to revelation depends on
Colossians”, the purpose of the believing in Christ and
manifestation of God in the listening to the saving message
body of Christ is stated: By the of the gospel.
work that Christ did for us, From the Bibe point of
God provided a way to bring view, revelation in history is
everything back to Him, both not yet complete, and with the
in heaven and on earth. Second Coming of Christ,
Christ's sacrifice on the cross revelation will be complete,
and the blood he shed for us and the glory of God is for
have made peace with God. those who are saved and have
Jesus made such a risen as children and heirs of
relationship with God possible God. (Parcham, 2004: 309)
by sacrificing his human body “John's Epistles” say: Yes,
on the cross. It is as a result of my children! Strive to have a
this sacrifice that Christ has close relationship with Christ
brought you before God. so that when he returns we can
(Parcham, 2004: 305) welcome him with confidence,
From this statement it not with fear or
becomes clear that the purpose embarrassment. (Gospel of
of this revelation and John, 1: 28)
manifestation of God in Christ Yes, dear ones, we are truly
is to reconcile man with God children of God now, though
and to establish a relationship we do not yet know what we
with him. It was God who took will be like in the future; “But
