Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5396 lordship, of Jesus Christ

5396 lordship, of Jesus Christ

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Lord as a title for Jesus Christ

Romans 10:9 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 ; 2 Corinthians 4:5 See also Mark 2:28 pp Matthew 12:8 pp Luke 6:5; John 13:13; John 20:28; Acts 9:17; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Corinthians 12:3; Ephesians 4:5

Jesus Christ is the Lord of the church

Colossians 1:18 See also Romans 14:8; 1 Corinthians 5:4-5; 2 Corinthians 10:8; Corinthians 13:10; Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 2:6

Jesus Christ is Lord over all

Matthew 28:18; 1 Peter 3:21-22 See also Acts 10:36; 1 Corinthians 15:24-25; Ephesians 1:10; Colossians 2:10

The lordship of Jesus Christ is grounded in his resurrection from the dead

Acts 2:36; Romans 14:9 See also John 13:3; Romans 1:4; Ephesians 1:20-22; Philippians 2:6-11; Hebrews 1:3-4

The exaltation of Jesus Christ to God's right hand

Hebrews 1:13 See also Psalm 110:1; Mark 12:36 pp Matthew 22:44 pp Luke 20:42-43; Mark 14:62 pp Matthew 26:64 pp Luke 22:69; Acts 2:33-35; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12-13; Hebrews 12:2

The coming of the Lord Jesus Christ will reveal his lordship

Philippians 3:20; James 5:7-8 See also 1 Corinthians 1:7; Corinthians 4:5; Philippians 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1; 1 Timothy 6:14

Believers look forward to the Lord's coming

1 Corinthians 16:22 See also Revelation 22:20