Ephesians 1:21-23

 

Ephesians 1:21-23

Hath Put All Things Under His Feet

 

Eph 1:21  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: 

Eph 1:22  And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 

Eph 1:23  Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. 

        1.      Christ Reigns Over All – vs. 21-22a*

a.       All earthly governments submit to Him

                                                              i.      Psalm 2:1-12 

b.      All spiritual powers submit to Him

                                                              i.      Ephesians 4:8-10 

c.       All military might submit to Him

                                                              i.      Psalm 33:16-18 

d.      All regional jurisdictions submit to Him

                                                              i.      Revelation 21:23-24 

e.       All individuals submit to Him

                                                              i.      Philippians 2:9-11 

f.        Both in this world and that which is to come

                                                              i.      Colossians 2:14-15 

g.      Everything has been conquered by Him

                                                              i.      Isaiah 66:18 

        2.      Christ Reigns Over the Church – vs. 22b*

a.       Christ is the sol authority over the Church

                                                              i.      Colossians 1:15-18 

         3.      The Church Will Reign with Him – vs. 23*

a.       The Church is the body of Christ

                                                              i.      Ephesians 4:15-16 

b.      The Church will conquer all

                                                              i.      2 Timothy 2:12 

                                                            ii.      Revelation 3:20-21