Paul had a clear perception of the result of understanding the Christ. He said (Phil. 4:13), "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Paul placed no limitations on the power of the Christ, and he also realized that it was not human will nor intellectual proficiency but the spirit of Truth and Love which made his healing and preaching ministry a success. We read in the book of Acts that Philip preached Christ and that the people who listened were healed. Whoever really understands the Christ, heals. It is the Christ, not material doctrines or theories, which is the Saviour from sin, sickness, and death.
The Christ makes practical in human experience the spiritual facts of existence. If Jesus' teachings had lacked this practical element, few would have paid any attention to them, and his words would have been lost in the dust of the centuries. Instead, his words have withstood all the attacks of evil and remain available for all who will accept them.
The Christ is God's perfect idea, revealing the ideal man of His creating. It is the full reflection of Truth and Love which comes to mankind to establish the reign of harmony in human consciousness by destroying discord-producing mortal beliefs. Christ reveals Love as God; it brings to light the essence of His creation and the substance of His law. Christ illustrates that man is inseparable from God and is governed by Him.
