Walking In Perfection

“For by one offering he has perfected forever them that are sanctified”—Hebrews 10:14

From the above scripture, the word of God tells us that the Lord Jesus Christ has perfected us forever by the offering of his life on the cross.

The word of God above says, he has “perfected” (past tense). It does not say, ‘he is perfecting’ or ‘going to perfect’. It says he has already perfected us. So it is a done deal. Who does the word of God says has been perfected?

The sanctified—the believer that has been purified or justified by the blood of Jesus Christ through faith…

How long is this perfection? The word of God says; “He has perfected forever”, hence, the perfection the Lord has given to the saved (believer) is forever, not temporary.

The word ‘perfected’ as used in our opening text, was translated from the Greek word “teleioo’, meaning ‘to complete’. That is, accomplishment or consummation.

Hence, by the offering or sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross, he has consummated or completed every believer in character and power. Character, such as: Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, gentleness, faith, meekness, self-control (The fruit of the Spirit).

Power, such as: Healing Power, Miracle working Power and Revelational Power (Gifts of the Spirit). The believer is already perfected in the character and power of the Spirit of God. That is, in divine character and power.

So the believer can confidently, on the authority of God’s word, proclaim or confess that he or she is perfect. Because against the orthodox (and unscriptural) notion that nobody is (can be) perfect, the word of God says we are perfect. And we are perfect forever.

Now being already perfected, the Lord will have us walk in the consciousness of this perfection or completeness in Christ Jesus – Colossians 2:10. We are to walk worthy of this great work of grace that our Lord accomplished for us by the offering of his body and life on the cross. So his offering and accomplishment for us won’t be in vain.

Hence, he says we should be perfect even as our father in heaven is perfect. He did not say ‘try or struggle to be perfect’. Instead he says, be you therefore perfect, even as your father who is in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:48).

So How Do We Walk in Perfection?

Below is a list of what scripturally constitute walking in perfection as Christians:

• Walking By Faith: From the same scriptural chapter, where we took our opening text, the word of God says “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water”—Hebrews 10:22. So walking by faith or a lifestyle of faith, is a scriptural way to walk practically in perfection. A man of faith is a perfect man.
  
  
• Walking in Love: “And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection”—Colossians 3:14. This scripture tells us that love is the bond of perfection. So to be walking in love towards God and men, through a sacrificial and selfless lifestyle, is to be walking in God’s standard of perfection. A man of Love—divine love (agape)—is a perfect man.
  
  
• Walking in Righteousness (Godliness): Against the general unscriptural notion that no man can be perfect, the word of God says there was a man perfect before God. And that man’s name is Job. God reckoned him perfect and upright, because he feared God, and eschewed evil (Jon 1:1). In other words, he walked in righteousness or godliness. So a man that walks in righteousness or godliness (Holiness) is a perfect and upright man before God. Hence, walking in righteousness or godliness is walking in perfection.
  
  
• Walking in Self-Control: “For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body”—James 3:2. This scripture here tells us that if any man offend not in word, he is a perfect man, and also able to bridle or control the whole body. From here, we conclude that a perfect man is the man with tongue and Self-Control. Hence, walking in self-Control is walking in perfection.
  
  
• Walking in The Revelational Knowledge of God’s Word: “And that from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfected, thoroughly furnished unto all good work”—2 Timothy 3:15-17. From the above scripture, we see that knowledge—Revelational knowledge of God’s word— makes a man or woman of God (The believer) perfect. And as we walk in the revelational knowledge of God’s word—in the scriptures—we are walking in perfection.
  
  
• Walking in Repentance: All through scripture, we see people that walked in perfection before God, such as Abraham, Job, David and Peter. These men in their walk with God, they did stumble at one time and the other. But the striking difference between them and other people was that they were repentant. When Job was rebuked by God, he repented. When David was rebuked by the prophet Nathan—by the word of the Lord—he was repentant (2 Samuel 12:1-13). When Peter realized he had denied the Lord Jesus, the word of God says, he wept bitterly (Matthew 26:75). He wept bitterly in repentance. Hence, a repentant or penitent man, is a man walking in perfection before God.

So the Lord will have us walk in perfection before him all the days of our lives. And the list above—amongst other—is the basic ways to walk in perfection before God; while we remain here on earth, until we gain immortal perfection…

Which is the changing of our natural bodies to spiritual bodies at the second coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15: 40-54); 1Thessalonians 4:15-17).

From now on, you will be walking in perfection all the days of your life in Jesus name!

Remain Blessed!

Emeke Odili

Well yes in his blood I am made perfect in his eyes but I could never say I am perfect. I am all too aware of my flaws and sins and even do if I was perfect there would be no room to grow. Honestly as much as I wish I was perfect it is because of my imperfection that his perfection is made known.

The word used for perfected yes, however the word used for sanctified is another part of the puzzle you have ignored. Hagiazo G40 to set appart, Holy....
Holiness is important because it is integral in understanding the sanctification work provided through the Holy Spirit by faith. Salvation is a sure thing to the man that walks by faith,(even if by fire). Sanctification is the "good work" we have now that is acceptable to the Father. Again living in the promise is not a separate thing from sanctification. We are to be Holy, righteous, and above reproach. Not the way we have been raised to believe I know. We have a role to play in our salvation friends, a way that is not burdensome it impossible for us to do.

well, if you believe you are made perfect in his blood, where is the 'but' coming from again. Yes, if you believe it, you should be bold enough to say to anybody including the devil.

Don't worry about your flaws and sins anymore, just be more aware of whom Christ has made you, and as you keep confessing and acting out what you have been made, in no time, you'll practically become it.

The whole Christian walk is in perfection IF we are walking in the Spirit. We receive the purity of Christ as a gift when we enter into Christ. It is HIS perfect life we are walking in. But we are selfish creatures.....so we waste our grace at first...until we learn to grow in love. Then we are able to remain in Christ.

When we have learned to walk in the maturity of love...then we have reached the full stature of Christ. So then we are perfected in maturity in a perfect walk in the Spirit.

Yes. Agape. The love OF God or Christ. Love that is derived from God. This is God Himself vs phileo-brotherly love & affection. (From Sunday's meeting notes).
Love is a perfect bond...Col 3:14

"The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star and reaches to the lowest hell.
The guilty pair, bowed down w/care
He gave His Son to win
His erring child He reconciled and pardoned from his sin.
Could we w/ink the ocean fill and were skies of parchment made
Were every stalk on earth a quill and every man a scribe by trade,
To write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry
Not could the scroll contain the whole though stretched from sky to sky.
O Love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure
The saints and angels' song.
Rev. Benton Vesper Ellis

...but I'll take Phileo ☺ ... Nothing wrong with brotherly/sisterly love & affection!

Although, your words and teaching, are good "in thoery?" In "practice, or flesh?" In this "fallen and darkened world?" You would find in doing a word study of "perfected?" (I use a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance [hard bound] of the Bible...Which, unfortunately, is "limited" to only being "fairly accurate", for the King James Bible) I find the following: (5048) - From (5046) - to complete, (literally) accomplish, or, (figuratively) consummate (in character): - consecrate, finish, fulfill, (MAKE) "Perfect."

From (5046) - from (5056) - complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); (neutral) as noun with (3588) - completeness: - of full age (mature/d), man, perfect. (*as in perhaps "Adam", before the "fall?"...I added my personal inquiry here.)

From (5056) - (from a primary) - (to "set out for" a definite point, or goal); (properly) - the point aimed at as a limit, ie (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination [literally, figuratively, or indefinitely], result [immediately, ultimate, or prophetic], purpose); specifically an inpost or levy (as paid) - + continual, custom, end (ing), finally, uttermost. Compare (5411)....Which explains more of a load borne or, a tax, or individual assessment(ing) of persons, or property; whereas (5056) is usually a general toll, on goods, or travel. And (3588) Merely assigns a feminine or masculine in a particular spelling in the greek. sometimes inferring (depending on how and where the greek word is used in context), the "he, she, it, one, this, that, etc. and other words used in a more specific sense in english.

However, the "illusion" you are painting, inasmuch, as sounding like some simple "walk in the park", or "cake walk", or "falling off a log" simple? Your "dismissing" of "flaws and sins", is Precisely what CAUSES one to become MORE AWARE, of not only Christ! But, our Heavenly Father as well, as one is "perfected!" As you can see from this word study on perfected.

And, I, for one, am not "buying" what you are selling! But, that's just me!

It's the fact that I am more aware of who Christ is by striving to be like Him that allows me to see my sins. It's not as if I will never sin again. And sinning is how far from God I actually know where I am.

I agree that self condemnation and self judgement is a trap of the Adversary, but understanding my sin is how I acknowledge my flaws to perfect them.

And let's not confuse anyone here, YOU and I both sin. I just have not allowed my sin to beat me up, but I do put my sin under the Blood. Therefore, it's not a worry issue towards my sin, it's an awareness. Because the closer I get to God, the more I understand where my flaws are, because His perfection reveals them.

Well Sir,

I don't have any other interest other than people know what is working for me for their own good.

However, it is to everyone according to his faith.

And yes, you do have a right to choose what to believe or not...

Thank you for your "Buyer Beware" confirmation!