Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2200 Jesus Christ, titles and descriptions of » 2203 Jesus Christ, titles and names of » 2212 Jesus Christ, head of the church Jesus Christ rules and governs his people and directs them towards the fulfilment of God's purposes. All power and authority within the church derive from Jesus Christ as the head. Jesus Christ rules the universe in the interest of the church Ephesians 1:22-23 See also Ephesians 1:10; Colossians 1:18 All power and authority within the church derive from Jesus Christ as the head Jesus Christ is recognised as head of the church Ephesians 4:15 See also Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 2:19 Within the church Jesus Christ alone rules with authority Matthew 23:8-10 See also John 13:13; 2 Corinthians 4:5 The church owes obedience to its head John 14:15 See also John 14:21,23; Ephesians 5:24; 1 John 3:24 All human authority in the church derives from its head Ephesians 4:11 See also Galatians 1:1 Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and builder of the church Ephesians 2:20-22 See also Matthew 16:18; Acts 4:11; Psalm 118:22; 1 Peter 2:4-6 Jesus Christ's role as head of the church He loves the church Ephesians 5:25 See also John 10:11; Ephesians 5:2,23; 1 John 3:16 He cares for the church Revelation 7:17 See also John 10:14-15,27-28; John 17:12; Ephesians 5:29-30 He provides for the growth of the church Colossians 2:19 See also Ephesians 4:15-16 He prays for the church John 17:20-26; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25 He judges the church Revelation 2:23 See also Romans 14:10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ephesians 6:8 He will present the church blameless before God Ephesians 5:27 See also 2 Corinthians 4:14; Colossians 1:22; Jude 24 See also
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