Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2003 Jesus Christ, qualities of » 2006 God, the Son » 2069 Jesus Christ, pre-eminence of Jesus Christ excels over all of creation and reigns supreme over everthing in the created order. The scope of Jesus Christ's pre-eminence Over all people John 17:2 See also Matthew 25:31-32; Romans 10:12 Over his enemies 1 Corinthians 15:25-26 See also Acts 2:32-35; Psalm 110:1; Ephesians 4:8 Paul probably interpreted “captives” to refer to the spiritual enemies of Christ defeated at the cross. Over every power and authority Colossians 2:15 See also Ephesians 1:21 Over all traditions and institutions Matthew 12:8 pp Mark 2:28 pp Luke 6:5 Over all things 1 Corinthians 15:28 See also Matthew 11:27 pp Luke 10:22; Matthew 28:18; John 3:35; John 13:3; John 16:33; Acts 10:36; Philippians 3:21; Hebrews 2:8 The pre-eminence of Jesus Christ in relation to others To other prophets Matthew 3:11; Matthew 12:41 pp Luke 11:32; John 1:26-27,30; John 3:30; Hebrews 1:1-2 To the patriarchs John 1:17; John 8:52-58; Hebrews 3:3-6 To Aaron and other high priests Hebrews 8:1-6 See also Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 6:20; Hebrews 7:23,26-28; Hebrews 9:11-14,24-26 To angels 1 Peter 3:22 See also Hebrews 1:4-14 To other lords and kings Revelation 17:14 See also 1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16 Descriptions of Jesus Christ's pre-eminence He is the head Colossians 2:10 See also Ephesians 1:9-10,22; Ephesians 4:15; Ephesians 5:23-24; Colossians 1:18 He is the capstone Matthew 21:42 pp Mark 12:10-11 pp Luke 20:17 By so saying Jesus Christ applied this verse to himself. The capstone/cornerstone was the most significant stone of a building's structure. See also Psalm 118:22; Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:7 He is the Chief Shepherd John 10:11; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 5:4 The reasons for Jesus Christ's pre-eminence His divine origin John 3:31 See also John 1:1-2; John 17:24 His equality with the Father John 10:30 See also Colossians 1:19; Colossians 2:9 His authority derives from the Father He possesses the rights of the firstborn Colossians 1:15-17 As the firstborn son has the rights and privileges of an heir, so Jesus Christ is heir of all things by virtue of his pre-existence and sonship. See also Romans 8:29; Hebrews 1:6 He has a superior name Philippians 2:9 See also Acts 4:12; Hebrews 1:4 He is the First and the Last Revelation 1:17 This title implies that all things are summed up in Christ and find their purpose in him. See also Revelation 2:8; Revelation 22:13 Examples of events whereby Jesus Christ's pre-eminence is recognised His entry into Jerusalem Matthew 21:4-9 pp Mark 11:7-10 pp Luke 19:35-38 pp John 12:12-15; Zechariah 9:9 His resurrection Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:21-23; Revelation 1:5 His exaltation to the Father's right hand Acts 5:31 See also Acts 2:33; Acts 7:55; Ephesians 1:20-21; Ephesians 4:8-10; Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 3:21 See also
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