Seven Aspects of the Eternal Purpose

1. The Father of glory should have children. 1 John 3:1, 2.
2. Christ should have a bride. John 17:6, 9, 11; Heb. 2:13.
3. God's light (Old Testament) and love (1 John 4:9) should be manifested.
4. God should be glorified in Christ. John 17:4.
5. All things should be gathered together in Christ. Eph. 1:10.
6. We should be to the praise of His glory. Eph. 1:11, 12.
7. All things should be subdued unto Christ. 1 Cor. 15:28.
A. Maurer