Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2224 Jesus Christ, the Lord

2224 Jesus Christ, the Lord

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A title that signifies Jesus Christ's absolute authority and the basis on which people may know him. It is especially associated with his resurrection and return.

Lord as a title of respect for the earthly Jesus Christ

Matthew 8:25 See also Matthew 15:25,27 pp Mark 7:28; Matthew 21:3 pp Mark 11:3 pp Luke 19:31

Lord as a mark of Jesus Christ's authority as a teacher

1 Thessalonians 4:15 See also Acts 11:16; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 7:10

Lord as a sign of Jesus Christ's divinity

Jesus Christ's divinity

John 20:28 “Lord” is a common divine title in the Greek OT and is instinctively transferred to Jesus Christ in the NT. See also 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; Ephesians 4:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 2 Peter 1:2

The day of Christ Jesus

Philippians 1:6 The “day of Christ Jesus” is equivalent to the OT “day of the LORD”. See also 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Philippians 1:10; Philippians 2:16; Revelation 1:10

Jesus Christ is ruler over all

Revelation 17:14 See also Deuteronomy 10:17; Revelation 19:16

Jesus Christ is the Saviour

Romans 10:13 See also Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21

Jesus Christ is Lord of the Sabbath

Matthew 12:8 pp Mark 2:28 pp Luke 6:5

Jesus the Messiah is Lord

Acts 2:36 “Christ” is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word “Messiah”. See also 2 Corinthians 4:5; Colossians 3:24

“Jesus is Lord” is the basic Christian statement of faith

Romans 10:9 See also Acts 11:20; Acts 16:31; Acts 20:21; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Corinthians 4:5; Philippians 2:10-11

Jesus is Lord because of the resurrection

Lord is a natural title for the risen Christ

Jesus Christ's lordship is the basis for his relationship with Christians

It is a personal relationship

Philippians 3:8 See also Acts 16:15; Romans 5:11; Romans 14:8; 1 Corinthians 6:17; 2 Peter 2:20

“The name of the Lord” expresses this relationship

1 Corinthians 6:11 See also Acts 8:16; Acts 15:26; Acts 19:5; Acts 21:13; Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17

“Jesus our Lord” expresses this relationship

Ephesians 6:24 See also 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 6:14; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Timothy 1:8

“In the Lord” as an expression of this relationship

Phm 16 See also Romans 16:12; Ephesians 6:10; Philippians 1:14; Philippians 2:29; Philippians 3:1; Phm 20

The “grace of the Lord” as God's provision for this relationship

1 Timothy 1:14 See also 2 Corinthians 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:18; Phm 25; 2 Peter 3:18; Jude 21

Jesus Christ's lordship is the basis for Christian obedience

Colossians 2:6 See also Romans 12:11; Colossians 3:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 Peter 3:15

Jesus Christ's lordship will be fully revealed

1 Thessalonians 4:16 See also 1 Corinthians 1:7; Philippians 3:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Timothy 6:14

Jesus Christ's lordship signifies his absolute authority

Jesus Christ as judge of all

1 Corinthians 4:4 See also 1 Corinthians 11:32; 2 Corinthians 10:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:6; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Jesus Christ as Lord of all

Romans 10:12 See also Acts 10:36; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Philippians 2:10-11; Colossians 1:16-17