--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: John declared that \"Christ received not…" description: "\"John declared that \"Christ received not of the fulness at the first,\" but that he \"continued from grace to grace until he received a fulnesss and thus ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/alma-p-burton-87604_born_john-declared-that-christ-received-not-o_753538.jpg" --- # John declared that "Christ received not of the fulness at… ![“John declared that "Christ received not of the fulness at the first," but that he "continued from grace to grace until he received a fulnesss and thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first." Thus is it with us all. We must work out our salvation and…” quote by Alma P Burton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/alma-p-burton-87604_born_john-declared-that-christ-received-not-o_753538.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/alma-p-burton-87604_born_john-declared-that-christ-received-not-o_753538.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/alma-p-burton-87604_born_john-declared-that-christ-received-not-o_753538.jpg) > “John declared that "Christ received not of the fulness at the first," but that he "continued from grace to grace until he received a fulnesss and thus he was called the Son of God, because he received not of the fulness at the first." Thus is it with us all. We must work out our salvation and exaltation by coming to this earth. Man must be born into mortality and live and die that he may continue in his progress toward eternal life and exaltation.” Alma P Burton ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage teaches that spiritual growth is progressive; we start with a partial understanding and, through continual effort and divine grace, move toward full divinity and eternal exaltation. **In simple terms:** Spiritual maturity develops over time with effort and grace. Key Takeaway Keep striving for spiritual growth. Themes spirituality progress eternal life grace exaltation Mood hopeful reflective Type inspirational theological When to use this quote - personal devotion - missionary work - daily prayer - service to others Key Concepts theology progressive revelation salvation Questions to Reflect On - How can you actively pursue deeper spiritual understanding? - What practices help you recognize incremental progress? 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