by Janet Mushi | 17 July 2018 08:46 am07
Ephesians 1:20–23 (NIV):
“He exerted [His power] when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked—not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way.”
Theological Note:
This is known as the session of Christ—His being seated at the right hand of God. Biblically and historically, this position symbolizes supreme authority and divine enthronement (cf. Psalm 110:1). Christ reigns over all spiritual and earthly powers. His name is superior to every title, whether in heaven, on earth, or under the earth (Phil. 2:9–11).
1 Timothy 6:15–16 (ESV):
“He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.”
Theological Note:
Only God possesses inherent immortality (ἀθανασία, athanasia in Greek). This reminds us of Jesus’ divine nature. The reference to “unapproachable light” echoes Exodus 33:20—“no one can see My face and live.” Jesus is not just glorified; He is the eternal, self-existing, sovereign God (cf. John 1:1, Colossians 1:15–20).
When Jesus first came, He came humbly—as a servant (Phil. 2:7). But today, He is enthroned in glory, and He will never again return as a suffering servant. He is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29), and we must treat Him with reverence and awe.
Even mighty angels and celestial beings tremble in His presence.
He dwells in heavenly realms inaccessible to man or angel.
This is not someone to treat casually—He is Holy.
Philippians 2:6–11 (NASB):
“Although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself…
He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—death on a cross.
For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name…
So that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Theological Note:
This passage is a cornerstone of Christological theology—Jesus is both fully God and fully man. His exaltation is not a reward for suffering, but the public declaration of His divine identity and authority.
Let us not be deceived by human portrayals of Christ in plays, dramas, or casual speech. He is the supreme ruler over heaven, earth, and the underworld (Revelation 1:18).
Some claim to contact the dead through ancestral spirits. But the Bible is clear:
Hebrews 9:27 (NIV):
“People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.”
The “spirit” they encounter is not the deceased but a familiar spirit, a demon impersonating their loved one. Only Jesus has authority over the dead.
Romans 14:9 (ESV):
“For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.”
Even earthly rulers are placed by God, not by popular vote alone.
Proverbs 16:4 (NIV):
“The Lord works out everything to its proper end—even the wicked for a day of disaster.”
Lamentations 3:37–38 (ESV):
“Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has commanded it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both good and bad come?”
Animals, nature, seasons—everything operates under His word.
Creation groans and waits for its renewal under Christ (Romans 8:19–22).
When Jesus returns to reign for 1,000 years:
Zechariah 14:9 (NIV):
“The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and His name the only name.”
Revelation 3:20–21 (NIV):
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock… To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with My Father on His throne.”
John 14:6 (NIV):
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Luke 9:23–24 (ESV):
“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”
The cross is not a symbol of comfort, but a symbol of dying to self and living for Christ. Like Jesus, we must:
Any gospel that offers:
2 Timothy 3:12 (ESV):
“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
Is your cross simply hoping Jesus helps your business, family, or health, while you live in compromise?
Or is it:
Matthew 10:32–39 (NIV):
“Whoever acknowledges Me before others, I will also acknowledge before My Father in heaven. But whoever disowns Me before others, I will disown before My Father in heaven… Whoever does not take up their cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.”
Let us carry our cross daily. Let us not seek to blend in with the world.
Let us suffer with Him now—so that we may reign with Him later.
To Him be glory, honor, and praise forever and ever. Hallelujah!
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