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Bible Student’s Notebook ™ The Herald of His Grace Volume 35 Presenting every man perfect in Christ Jesus. Colossians 1:28 Issue 873 The Plērōma A Brief Introduction to the Threefold “Complement” by — Clyde L. Pilkington, Jr. Well-nigh lost is the dominating doctrine of the plērōma or fullness. — A.E. Knoch (1874-1965)1

phesians and Colossians are the epistles Something that completes, makes up a whole, or of divine fulness, and one of the most brings to perfection … The quantity or num- Eprofound Greek words used by Paul to ber needed to make up a whole. – American characterize important aspects of the rev- Heritage Dictionary elation surrounding the Secret Adminis- tration is plērōma (πλήρωμα). The pinnacle Amazingly, Paul reveals to us the most glo- truths of plērōma are unrecognized by the rious truth that we are the complement of vast majority of believers.1 Christ and in turn, the Christ (i.e., the many- membered Christ – Head and Body) is the comple- The Meaning of Plērōma ment of God.

The Greek word plērōma means: We – The Complement of Christ

––completion, that is … what fills (as contents, sup- … Head over all, to the Ecclesia which is His plement, copiousness…) – SEC; Body, the Complement [plērōma] of the One ––fulness, abundance – TGL; completing the all in all (Ephesians 1:22-23, ––that which fills, complement – LSJ; CV). ––that with which any thing is filled – CL. … the realization of the Son of God, to a Ma- Thus, we see that the English counterpart of plērōma ture Man, to the measure of the stature of the is “complement,”2 and thus, it is so translated in the Complement [plērōma] of the Christ (Ephe- Concordant Version. sians 4:13, CV)

The root word of our English word “complement” is Christ – The Complement of God “complete,” and is defined as, … to know the love of Christ as well which tran- A thing that completes or brings to perfection. – scends knowledge – that you may be completed Oxford Dictionary The Plērōma...... 7401 1. Unsearchable Riches, Volume 4 (1913). Philippians: Words Demonstrating Its 2. It is important to distinguish between “complement” with an “e” and “compliment” an “i.” While complement with an “e” means Dispensational Placement...... 7405 “a thing that completes,” compliment with an “i” is defined as: “a Our Mailbox...... 7407 polite expression of praise or admiration.” – Oxford Dictionary   In Ephesians dominion extends much farther and man has a part in it. – Oscar M. Baker (1898-1987) for the entire Complement [plērōma] of God” superexcessively above all that we are requesting (Ephesians 3:19, CV). or apprehending (Ephesians 3:20, CV)!

… for in Him the entire Complement [plērōma] Dare we expound on this transcendent theme?! of the Deity is dwelling bodily” (Colossians 2:9, CV). To lay the foundation for these untraceable riches (Ephesians 3:8),4 it is important that we note that Eve Paul discloses that, just as believers are Christ’s is termed the “complement” of Adam. plērōma (Complement), so in turn is Christ (Head along with Body) God’s plērōma (Complement). And saying is Yahweh Elohim, “Not good is it for This is a truth made known only byrevelation, and the human for him to be alone. Make for him this is the revelation of Christ Jesus made known to will I a helper as his complement” (Genesis and through Paul in Ephesians and Colossians. This 2:18, CV). is not to be confused with the “Revelation of Jesus Christ” (also known as “The Apocalypse”) commit- Adam was not complete; there was something lack- ted to John, the Apostle of the Circumcision.3 ing, and yet that lack was within himself. Eve came out of Adam and returned to Him as His “completer.” Now that, through Paul, this divine “revelation” has been made known, it takes a divine “realization” to Just as Eve came out of Adam in the old creation, so see it. Both revelation and realization are required, Christ came out of God, and we come out of Christ because no one ever could have imagined such sub- in the new creation. In the pre-expectant out-resur- lime truths, for they are truly rection, every member of Christ’s Body returns back to Christ at His Celestial appearing “ i n G l o r y,” “far above all Heavens.” Likewise, at the Consummation, 3. It is important to note the vital difference that is made in Scrip- ture between “Christ Jesus” and “Jesus Christ.” 4. “The untraceable riches of Christ” (REB, YLT, CV).

™ Bible Student’s Notebook – adult sonship position (Ephesians 1:5). Paul Our Guide – Christ Our Goal This publication is the product of humble efforts of ordinary ISSN: 1936-9360 men intended to stimulate the earnest study of Scripture. We Volume 35, No. 873 – May 31, 2021 do not claim infallibility for the contents of this publication; Scripture education in a weekly format! thus they are not meant to imply finality on any subject dis- cussed, or that further research would not add further light This free electronic publication is dedicated to: from the Word of God. God’s storehouse of truth is inexhaust- • the absolute sovereignty and deity of God (Romans 11:36); ible, so draw on its wealth by prayerful study. Our readers are • the proclamation of the riches of God’s abundant, exceeding asked to be as the Bereans and search the Scriptures (Acts grace (Romans 5:20; 11:6; Ephesians 1:7); 17:10-11; I Thessalonians 5:21). • the affirmation that God will save all through the death, burial This publication is not connected with any “church,” “de- and resurrection of Christ (I Timothy 2:3, 4; 4:10; Titus 2:11); nomination,” “movement,” “organization,” “mission,” “creed,” • the “preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the “meeting,” “school,” “conference” or “fellowship.” mystery, which was kept secret in ages past” (Romans 16:25); • true freedom and liberty apart from law (Galatians 5:1); ™ • the organic nature of the Body of Christ (Ephesians 4:16); Bible Student’s Notebook • the Secret Administration, being the operational revelation for PO Box 265, Windber, PA 15963 today (Ephesians 3:9); Office: (800) 784-6010 – Local: (814) 701-0063 • the unprophesied, Celestial hope and calling of the Body of Christ (Colossians 3:4); [email protected] • the distinct message and ministry of Paul, the apostle to the Clyde L. Pilkington, Jr. – Editor nations (Ephesians 3:1-3); André Sneidar – Executive Editor • the importance of receiving all whom Christ has received (Ro- Assistant Editors: J. Blake Botner, mans 14-15); James Fine, Gary Ingison, Mark Vogt • the recovery of rich Biblical truth that has too long remained hidden under the veils of traditionalism, prejudice, misunder- Managers and Assistants standing and fear (Mark 7:7, 13); Clyde L. Pilkington, III, Nathan H. Pilkington, Stephen Hill • the completeness of the believer in Christ (Colossians 2:10), with: For definitions of abbreviations/acronyms, see index after the order form. – total freedom from sins (Colossians 1:14); – union in His death, burial and resurrection and ascended seat- Copyright © 1989-2021 Bible Student’s Press™ ed position among the celestials (Romans 6; Ephesians 2:6);

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bsn  It’s a privilege to chronicle the Scripture research of the saints and an honor to add a bit of our own to it. – Clyde L. Pilkington, Jr. the Completed Christ (Head along with Body) re- be “able to apprehend” his “understanding in the Se- turns back to God as His “completer,” so that God cret of the Christ, which, in other generations, is not will be “All in all.” made known to the sons of humanity” (Ephesians 3:3- 5). Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How … untraceable Thus, the passionate prayer of Paul for us is “realiza- His ways! (Romans 11:33). tion”:

[Oh,] the realization of the Son of God, [the] That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Fa- Mature Man, the measure of the stature of the ther of glory, may be giving you a spirit of wis- complement of the Christ! (Ephesians 4:13). dom and revelation in the realization of Him (Ephesians 1:17, CV); The Great Secret Unto the end that we should all attain to the This introduces us to what Paul remarkably termed unity of the faith and of the realization of the the “Great S e c r e t .” Son of God, to a Mature Man, to the measure of the stature of the Complement of the Christ This Great Secret … Christ and the Ecclesia (Ephesians 4:13, CV); (Ephesians 5:32). That you may be filled full with the realization Have you ever read this passage and it seemed to you of His will, in all wisdom and spiritual under- to be quite anticlimactic? If so, you are not alone. It is standing … growing in the realization of God not until we are granted “realization” that we are able (Colossians 1:9, CV). to perceive this “Great Secret.” Being united in love, and to all the riches of the “Realization” of the advanced truths set forth in assurance of understanding, unto a realization Ephesians and Colossians – the present Secret Ad- of the Secret of the God and Father, of Christ ministration – is the sole act of Divine Enlighten- (Colossians 2:2, CV). ment. These truths cannot be humanly taught, they must be divinely imparted. Without such a divine “realization” we will be left to mistakenly assume that the teachings of Ephesians The “Administration of the Grace of God” was given and Colossians are merely expositions of previously to Paul for us (Ephesians 3:2). By “revelation” the “Se- revealed truths, and that the “Great Secret,” instead cret” that had been previously “hid in God” (:9) was of truly being a “secret” which had “been concealed now gloriously made known to Paul, so that we may from the eons in God” (Ephesians 3:9, CV), “which,

Paul’s Priestly Ministry (A Compilation) Prior to the revelation of the present Secret Administration found in Ephesians and Colossians, Paul’s ministry was a prophetic light “to the Gentiles” (Acts 13:47) under the auspices of Israel (Isaiah 49:6), Paul himself “acting as a priest” (Romans 15:15- 16, CV). During his earlier ministry, by his own admission, his teaching was limited to what “the prophets and Moses did say should come” (Acts 26:22), proclaiming “the hope of Israel” (Acts 28:20). This vital key is crucial to the proper understanding of the epistles which Paul wrote prior to Ephesians, letters which were “out of an installment” (I Corinthians 13:9-10, 12, CV). 58 pp., PB This is a collection of eight important articles, by four authors: Vladimir Gelesnoff See order form. (1877-1921), A.E. Knoch (1874-1965), Adlai Loudy (1893-1984), and Clyde L. Pilk- ington, Jr.

Issue 873 Bible Student’s Notebook™ – PO Box 265; Windber, PA 15963 7403   [The book of] Romans does not deviate from an Israelite character. – Andrew Brown in other generations, is not made known to the sons of plement of the Christ – Head and Body as One.6 humanity” (Ephesians 3:3-5, CV), is only a continu- ance of the earlier Jewish revelation of the “the bride, As the two – “male and female” – were called “A d a m ,” the Lamb’s wife” (Revelation 21:9). so also two – the Head and Body – are called “the C h r i s t .” This does not deny the Person of Christ, but It is important that we not insert human meaning is rather the divine expansion of His Person to in- into this passage that is not intended by divine rev- clude us as His “Complement.” God has ordained that elation. A.E. Knoch (1874-1965) reminds us that we complete “the Christ.” God has decreed that “the “reasoning from figures wrecks reason.” Christ” complete Himself. This is themany -membered Christ. Oh, the glorious wonders of His grace! Juggling with figures of speech is one of the sad- dest and most serious sources of error among the That we should be for the laud of His glory, who saints. It is most illogical to use a figure as the are pre-expectant in the Christ (Ephesians premise of a syllogism [deductive reasoning], yet 1:12). it is a common practice.5 By which you who are reading are able to ap- Instead of the passage teaching us that the “One prehend my understanding in the Secret of the Body” (of Ephesians 2:16; 4:4; Colossians 3:15) is Christ (Ephesians 3:4). the so-called “Bride of Christ,” it reaches back to the original design of union as the illustration of comple- The realization of the Son of God, to a Mature tion and oneness. Man, to the measure of the stature of the Com- plement of the Christ (Ephesians 4:13). Male and female created He them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam (Genesis Thus, what we have is aprior calling and expectation 5:2). (hope), unrelated to Israel, being

Thisplērōma (“complement”) is not illustrated by the – “complete” in Christ (Colossians 2:10); bride and bridegroom, nor even the husband and wife (see Plērōma, last page) (Adam and Eve) as individuals, but as, “members of 6. “The facts are clear. We must be subject to our Head. And why should not a wife learn from this subjection to find her true place His Body” (Ephesians 5:30, CV); “… the two shall in relation to her husband? If we go on and inflate this figure be- be one (:31, WNT, GWT). This is the “Great Secret” yond its legitimate bounds, as we did with other figures, then there is cause for fear. Then we will come into conflict with the (:32). As Eve came out of Adam and returned to Him wife of Jehovah and of the Lambkin. But if we leave it without as His “completer,” so we likewise return to Christ as artificial additions, as it stands, all is well. There is not even any infringement on the fact that the husband is to love his wife as His “completer.” It speaks of the plērōma, or the Com- his own body – as Christ loves His ecclesia.” – A.E. Knoch (1874- 5. Unsearchable Riches, Volume 31 (1940). 1965), “Reasoning from Figures Wrecks Reason,” Unsearchable Riches, Volume 31 (1940) Appendixes to the Companion Bible Now Available in a New Enlarged Type

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ost who have come to see the Secret Ad- revelations came “… line upon line … here a little, and ministration have included Philippians there a little” (Isaiah 28:13).4 Mwith Ephesians and Colossians. It is easy to understand why they did so. Yet rather than being Paul appears to have been granted revelations even a part of the Secret Administration, Philippians actu- prior to his being commissioned to release them, ally stood on the threshold of the grand Ephesian- things that were “ineffable declarations, which it is Colossian writings.1 It is the gateway epistle to the not allowed a man to speak” at the time that they Celestial writings of Paul.2 were given (II Corinthians 12:4). The key in allow- ing Ephesians and Colossians to be written was the The purpose of this study is to show simple inter- complete fall and casting aside of Israel at the end of nal evidence that Philippians, while clearly making the Acts Administration (Acts 28). preparation for the Secret Administration, was firmly founded within the Acts Administration.3 Those enlightened to see theSecret Administration will benefit from the simplest possible survey of Phi- The revelation committed to Paul was given “out of lippians – a mere listing of words and phrases that an installment” (I Corinthians 13:10, CV). Thus, he are in harmony with the Acts Administration.5 This is received the “abundance of revelations” (II Corinthi- our intent here. ans 12:7), and even midway through his ministry he was yet to “come to visions and revelations of the Lord” (II Corinthians 12:1). Like the “Old Testament,” his 4. For more on “progressive revelation” see: – “Progressive Revelation: Paul’s Latter Epistles – The Pinnacle” (editorial), Clyde L. Pilkington, Jr., Bible Student’s Notebook 1. Even on the surface it is easy to see the Canonical order of Ephe- #643; sians-Philippians-Colossians and simply assume that they belong – “Proof of Paul’s Progression,” Stephen Hill, Bible Student’s together. However, is important to know that the order of the Notebook #529; not so-called “Canon” of Scripture is chronological. – “Using All Scripture in Light of the Most Recent Revelation” 2. For a look at this gateway aspect, see: (Reader’s Question Box), Clyde L. Pilkington, Jr., Bible Student’s – “Philippians: Paul’s Pivotal Letter Pressing Toward the Mystery,” Notebook #507. Clyde L. Pilkington, Jr., Bible Student’s Notebook #788. 5. We refer to the administration in operation during the Acts-Peri- 3. At a later date we will also consider the rest of the “Prison Epis- od as the “Acts Administration.” Others have referred to it as the tles,” as they are often termed, to see that they, too, with the “Pentecost(al) Administration,” the “Readjustment Administra- exception of Ephesians and Colossians, fall firmly within the Acts tion,” the “Charismatic Dispensation,” the “Transitional Adminis- Administration. tration,” etc. His Grandest Glories: Studies in Colossians by — A.E. Knoch (1874-1965) Christ and His highest honors come before us in Colossians, even as the saints and their celestial blessings are the theme of Ephesians. There the transcendent truths of the present secret administration were set forth as they affect the believers among the nations, who become peers of an election out of Israel in spiritual, supernal dig- nities. Here these tremendous truths are a halo on the brow of Christ. His glories as the Messiah of Israel on the earth are magnified to universal dimensions. All is created in Him in the beginning, and all is reconciled in Him at the consummation. 114 pp., PB See order form under “Knoch.”

Issue 873 Bible Student’s Notebook™ – PO Box 265; Windber, PA 15963 7405   Instead of the beginning of something new in Acts we have a continuation of something already made known. – Vincent Bennett After verse location is provided, theConcordant Ver- Exhaustive Concordance Greek number, and other sion English word will be given, then we will provide word data (such as the number of times it is used in equivalent English words from other translations. Ephesians and Colossians; then the rest of the Greek This will be followed by the Greek word, the Strong’s Scriptures), as well as a brief commentary. CV Other Greek SEC Eph. Elsewhere Comments Rendering Renderings Word No. / Col. 1:1 supervisors Bishops (KJV); ἐπίσκοπος G1985 0 4 More Times: During the Acts Administration the ec- Overseers (REB) (episkopos) Acts 1x; 1Ti. 1x; clesias (in the plural) had “supervisors.” Titus 1x; 1Pe. 1x There are no “supervisors” during the Secret Administration. 1:6 day of Jesus ἡμέρα Ἰησοῦς G2250 0 8 More Times: All references to Christ’s Day are found Christ Χριστός G2424 In various forms6 in the Acts period. (hēmera Iēsous G5547 Christos) 1:10 no stumbling without offence ἀπρόσκοπος G677 0 2 More Times: Offense (causing a stumbling block) block (KJV); (aproskopos) Acts 1x; was an issue while Israel, her law and offenceless( REB) 1Co. 1x7 customs were in play. All references are found in the Acts-Period. 2:17 libation offered (KJV); Σπένδω G4689 0 1 More Time: This is the pouring out of the Old poured out (spendō) 2Ti. 1x Testament drink-offering. Σπένδω (REB); (spendō) is found 18 times in the Greek translation (LXX) of the Hebrew Scrip- tures. 3:2 curs8 dogs (KJV) κύων G2965 0 4 More Times: The Jews called the Gentiles “dogs.” Paul (kuōn) Mat. 1x; Luke 1x; reverses the phrase, using it on the Juda- 2Pe. 1x; Rev. 1x izers. 3:20 awaiting looking (KJV) ἀπεκδέχομαι G553 0 6 More Times: During the Acts Administration believ- (apekdechomai) Rom. 3x; 1Co. 1x; ers were “awaiting a Savior” “out of” the Gal. 1x; Heb. 1x “heavens” (CV; cf., 1Co. 1:7; 1Th. 1:10; 2Th. 3:5; Titus 2:13; Heb. 9:28). During the Secret Administration our hope is “pre-expectant in the Christ” (Eph. 1:12, CV), “manifested together with Him in Glory” (Col. 3:4). 4:3 scroll of life book of life βίβλος ζωή G976 0 7 More Times: This is the census roll of the living citi- (KJV) (biblos zōē) G2222 Rev. 7x (G9759) zens of Israel. No such roll is kept while Israel is Lo-Ammi (“not My people”). 4:5 the Lord is the Lord at hand Κύριος ἐγγύς G2962 0 1 More Time: “Near”/“at hand” is a recurring theme near (KJV) (Kurios eggus) G1451 James 1x (1448)10 with Israel related to their King and Kingdom. There is no such theme during the Secret Administration. bsn Topics:6,7,8,9,10 Major: Dispensational; Philippians Minor: Acts Administration; Secret Administration The Unveiling of

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Issue 873 Bible Student’s Notebook™ – PO Box 265; Windber, PA 15963 7407   The creation will gain much more through Christ than was lost through Adam. – M. Jaegle Plērōma (continued from page 7404) here in the Bible Student’s Notebook,8 and we will de- – “chosen in Him before the disruption of the world” velop this theme in future issues. In fact, in our next (Ephesians 1:4); issue we will devote an entire Tidbits of Truth to the theme of the plērōma. bsn – with a “pre-expectant” hope in the Christ (Ephe- sians 1:12); Topics: Major: Christ Jesus; Colossians; Ecclesia; Ephesians; Plērōma; Secret – of a celestial “appearing” or “manifestation” with Minor: Appearing; Calling; Celestial; Realization Christ “in Glory” (Colossians 3:4);

– “far above all heavens” (Ephesians 4:10). 8. To consider what we have already published, see: – “The Ecclesia as Christ’s Complement,” John H. Essex, #229; – “The Complement Which Completes,” Frank Neil Pohorlak, As Christ’s Complement, we have been #455; – “God’s Purpose in the Heavens,” Part 2, John H. Essex, #646; – “The Universal Fullness of Christ,” T. Austin-Sparks, #728; … given to the Son, in order to complete the Uni- – “The ‘Mystery’ Ministry of Paul,” (part 6 of 7), Russell H. Schae- verse. What a calling we have – to take part in this fer, #779; 7 – “The Complement of Christ,” John H. Essex, #819; supreme enterprise! – A. Sonnichsen – “The Secret of His Will,” A.E. Knoch, #833; – “The Completing of the All in All,” John H. Essex, #839; Complement of the Ages – “‘Breadth and Length and Depth and Height’ – The Universal Outlook: Completing Us for the Entire Complement of God,” John H. Essex, #850; Then, likewise, it is important that we realize that the – “The Ministry of the Ecclesia,” John H. Essex, #840; – “The Fullness” (Tidbits of Truth), A.E. Knoch, #854; revelation given to Paul in Ephesians and Colossians – “The Combinant Plērōma,” Mark Peters, #871. also involves the plērōma of the ages, for Paul speaks of the, A Pocket Cyclopedia: Brief Explanations of Religious Terms Administration of the Complement [plērōma] as Understood by Universalists of the Eras (Ephesians 1:10). by — J.W. (John Wesley) Hanson (1823-1901) This is the third plērōma (“Complement”) of Ephe- 90 pages, PB (See order form under sians. Without the revelation given to Paul, there “Hanson.”) would be no fullness, or completion to the ages. Paul shows us the completion of Christ, the completion of This book aims to furnish inquirers with a handy manual in which they can find answers to questions God, and then the completion of the Ages. frequently asked as to the views of Universalists on the different points of Christian theology. No attempt at Note: While this is an introductory article to the elaborate exposition or proof is made; but brief, plain plērōma, we have dealt with the plērōma many times statements are given, indicating the views held by our 7. Unsearchable Riches, Volume 51 (1960). people on subjects of interest.

The Divine Activation of Faith, and the Myth of Free Will by — Clyde L. Pilkington, Jr. What is faith? Who is a believer? Is faith a matter of human choice, or is it a gift from God? Do those who have faith understand and believe everything correctly? Or, do they experience areas or degrees of unbelief? Can one be weak or strong in faith? Is there room in faith for growth? These are among the important questions that are considered in this work. 72 pp., PB See order form under “Pilkington.”

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