Jesus Is Lord

05/22/22 | Frank Broom

[Frank Broom]

Jesus is Lord, what does that mean to you. Well, Lord means supreme in authority, controller. So, there is no higher authority than the authority of Jesus. Look at what else it says about Jesus in Colossians 1:15-18 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. That word preeminance means to be 1st in rank. So, to be 1st in rank means that his authority rules over all other authorities. Those definitions are very important to keep in mind because the one with the highest authority has the final say.

In Ephesians 1:19-23 it says 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. So, Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father far above all things which means there is nothing in this world nor the world to come that will ever be anywhere close to the authority of Jesus. Now, I brought all of that to your attention to show you this that you share in that authority in him not you on your own. Because, in Ephesians 2:6 it says, 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Now, why do you think God did that. Authority gives you the final say and all things under your authority are to obey. The centurion in Matthew 8:8,9 knew that that's why it says, 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. 9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. He knew Jesus had the final say and that sickness had to obey. Did you notice that you operate in this authority with your words. God gave you this authority for you to speak. When you come into the circumstances of life you need to speak.

Look at what Jesus said in Matthew 16:19 AMP I will give you the keys (authority) of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind [forbid, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth will have [already] been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose [permit, declare lawful] on earth will have [already] been loosed in heaven.” You operate in the authority of the kingdom of heaven with your words. In Psalm103:19 19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. How does his kingdom rule over all, Mark 4:26-28 26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. And the seed is the word of God (Mark 4:14). The authority of the kingdom of heaven and the rule of the kingdom of God works in the earth by your words. But, your words have to be in line with God's word. What did Jesus say in John 14:13,14, And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. In his name includes in his authority like in Act 3, 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And it's not just the name, but faith in the name of Jesus as it says in Acts 3:16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

All the authority of heaven works in the earth realm by mans words because God gave man the authority in the earth in Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Look at Psalm 115:16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. So, the authority of heaven has to work through man for it to work legally in the earth. And God gives us a powerful invitation in Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. God gave us the invitation to speak in the name of the Lord Jesus. Notice, in the name(authority) of the Lord Jesus not just in the name of Jesus. In the name of the Lord Jesus is to speak with the supreme authority, there is no other authority no where close to it. Notice, who Jesus is in Colossians 2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. As he is the head so are we in him and as he is so are we in this world 1 John 4:17.

It is not God's will that any should perish. And I wouldn't want to end this article without giving someone the opportunity to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. It's very easy just pray: Dear God- I know I have sinned and I now turn from them and I invite Jesus to come into my heart (Revelation 3:20). He died for my sins and you have raised him from the dead and I now confess that Jesus is my Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9,10). I thank you for saving me, Amen

[No name given]

Praise to you, lord Jesus.

[PeterPrinciple]

It is not God’s will that any should perish.

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But would any of us choose God of our own ability?

Did God choose you or did you choose God? The answer to that question reveals a lot of our heart and our relationship with God.

[EliRoom8]

Sorry -- Not by inviting Jesus into the heart; not by turning from sins; those are works.Could an 8 year old unbeliever turn from his sins (eg. covetousness, deceit, jealousy??) But he could put his simple faith in Christ who died on the cross for him.

At the outset of His ministry Jesus spoke to Nicodemus. He analogized saving faith in the Son of Man on the cross to the believing look of the Jews on the brazen serpent.

Inviting Christ into the heart was an offer from Christ for fellowship in Rev. 3. It was for individual Laodiceans.

Simple faith in Christ is for our salvation/justification.

Repentance is our lifelong experiential sanctification. It was also used by John the Baptist for national repentance so that the Messianic kingdom could be ushered in.

[Karliner]

Amen

[Roman_War_Criminal]

Amen!

[sauropod]

Bkmk

[Ezekiel]

Look at what Jesus said in Matthew 16:19 AMP I will give you the keys (authority) of the kingdom of heaven...

With the God of Abraham in charge of the whole shebang, you can even recognize how there's a reliable message in every verse of the sketchy "Amplified" version. You know it, because every verse reference is signified with an AMP.

That's really the key. More than makes up for the multitude of shortcomings.

To transcend is to go beyond. It's the very quality assurance identity mark of a gen-u-ine Hebrew. ;)

And don't forget to check the source location (foundation name and HQ) for that particular version. Totally worth the trip, but whose really going to bother with that simple search? Geographical place is named for the pass, so know before you go. The etymology should jump right out at you.

The people with the passkey sure are a pesky people! Revealed (obvious) truths nobody wants to hear, eh?

De Nile!

A skeleton key (also known in North America as a passkey[1]) is a type of master key in which the serrated edge has been removed in such a way that it can open numerous locks,[2] most commonly the warded lock. The term derives from the fact that the key has been reduced to its essential parts.[2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeleton_key

Look for the heavy metal cabinet (place of the bones)!

Yesod: "Foundation"!

Gotta laugh..

[Frank Broom]

Thank you No name given for taking the time to read this article.

[Frank Broom]

Thank you PeterPrinciple for taking the time to read this article.

[Frank Broom]

Thank you EliRoom8 for taking the time to read this article.

[Frank Broom]

Thank you Karliner for taking the time to read this article.

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Thank you Roman_War_Criminal for taking the time to read this article.

[Frank Broom]

Thank you sauropod for taking the time to read this article.

[Frank Broom]

Thank you Ezekiel for taking the time to read this article.

[Rocky]

Excellent. I would like to point out that Jesus also proclaims His lordship and authority in this passage from the Sermon on the Mount:

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

The New International Version. (2011). (Mt 7:21–23). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.