Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ has authority and dominion over the church and the world on account of his divine status, which was publicly demonstrated through his resurrection from the dead and exaltation to the right hand of God. Romans 10:9Lord as a title for Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 4:5See also In view of the OT background to the word "LORD" it is clear that this confession was not just of Jesus Christ's authority but also of his divinity Mark 2:28John 13:13; 20:28 pp Mt 12:8 Acts 9:17pp Lk 6:5 1 Corinthians 8:6; 12:3Ephesians 4:5 Colossians 1:18 Jesus Christ is the Lord of the church See also Romans 14:81 Corinthians 5:4-5 2 Corinthians 10:8; 13:10 Ephesians 1:22 Colossians 2:6 Matthew 28:18 Jesus Christ is Lord over all 1 Peter 3:21-22See also Acts 10:361 Corinthians 15:24-25 Ephesians 1:10 Colossians 2:10 Acts 2:36 The lordship of Jesus Christ is grounded in his resurrection from the dead Romans 14:9See also John 13:3Romans 1:4 Ephesians 1:20-22 Philippians 2:6-11 Hebrews 1:3-4 Hebrews 1:13 See also The exaltation of Jesus Christ to God's right hand Psalms 110:1Mark 12:36 Mark 14:62 pp Mt 22:44 pp Lk 20:42-43 Acts 2:33-35pp Mt 26:64 1 Corinthians 15:25pp Lk 22:69 Ephesians 1:20Colossians 3:1 Hebrews 1:3; 8:1; 10:12-13; 12:2 Philippians 3:20 The coming of the Lord Jesus Christ will reveal his lordship James 5:7-8See also 1 Corinthians 1:7; 4:5Philippians 4:5 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 4:15-17 2 Thessalonians 2:1 1 Timothy 6:14 1 Corinthians 16:22 See also Believers look forward to the Lord's coming Revelation 22:20See also 2012 Christ, authority2212 Christ, head of church 2224 Christ, the Lord 2312 Christ as king 2336 Christ, exaltation 2565 Christ, second coming 8407 confession of Christ 8632 adoration |
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