Ephesians 4:5a

 

Ephesians 4:5a

Jesus is Lord!

 

Eph 4:5  One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

 

1. Jesus is Lord of the Earth
1. He is truly co-equal with God

                                               i.     Colossians 1:15 

                                             ii.     Colossians 2:9 

2. He is the sustainer of all things

                                               i.     Colossians 1:17 

                                             ii.     Hebrews 1:2-3 

3. All earthly government powers exist because of Him

                                               i.     John 19:11 

4. All earthy government powers will ultimately be crushed by Him

                                               i.     Psalm 2:6-12 

5. Every human will eventually bow the knee

                                               i.     Philippians 2:6-11 

2. Jesus is Lord of the Church
1. He is the sole head

                                               i.     Ephesians 1:20-23 

2. He is the sole administrator

                                               i.     Matthew 16:18 

                                             ii.     Acts 4:18-19 

                                           iii.     Act 5:28-32

3. Jesus is Lord of the Family
1. Ephesians 5:22-27 
4. Jesus must be Lord of Your Life
1. For the early Christian church confessing Jesus as Lord was a life-or-death issue. As well as for many Christians still today.

                                               i.     Romans 10:9-10