There is nothing the soul may need that Christ does not provide. John Owen lays it out for us: "There is no man whatever, that hath any want in reference unto the things of God, but Christ will be unto him that which he wants: I speak of those who are given him of his Father. Is he dead? Christ is life. Is he weak? Christ is the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Hath he the sense of guilt upon him? Christ is complete righteousness,—“The LORD our Righteousness.” Many poor creatures are sensible of their wants, but know not where their remedy lies. Indeed, whether it be life or light, power or joy, all is wrapped up in him." Owen, J. (n.d.). The works of John Owen. (W. H. Goold, Ed.) (Vol. 2, p. 52). Edinburgh: T&T Clark.
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pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell,” Col. 1:19; and he received not “the Spirit by measure,” John 3:34. And from this fulness he makes out a suitable supply unto all that are his; “grace for grace,” John 1:16. Had it been given to him by measure, we had exhausted it. (3dly.) His excellency to endear, from his complete suitableness to all the wants of the souls of men. There is no man whatever, that hath any want in reference unto the things of God, but Christ will be unto him
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