How does understanding God's ultimate authority impact our faith and actions? God All in All – The Snapshot from 1 Corinthians 15:28 “When all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to the One who subjected all things to Him, so that God may be all in all.” (1 Corinthians 15:28) What We See in the Verse •“All things” means exactly that—no corner of creation is outside the Lord’s jurisdiction (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 103:19). •Even the risen, exalted Christ willingly submits to the Father, modeling perfect obedience (Philippians 2:9-11). •The end goal: “God may be all in all”—His glory fully displayed and universally acknowledged (Revelation 11:15). Why Ultimate Authority Strengthens Our Faith •Confidence in Every Circumstance –“Our God is in the heavens; He does as He pleases” (Psalm 115:3). –Because nothing escapes His rule, nothing can thwart His promises (Romans 8:28). •Security in Salvation –The One who planned redemption also guarantees its completion (John 10:28-29). •Rest for Troubled Hearts –Daniel 4:35 reminds us that no human hand can hinder His purposes; we can let go of anxious control. •Unshakeable Hope –Ephesians 1:20-22 shows Christ already seated above every power; the future victory is settled. How Ultimate Authority Shapes Daily Actions •Whole-Life Obedience –If God truly reigns, partial submission is illogical. Luke 6:46 presses the point: “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” •Humility and Servanthood –Christ’s own submission (1 Corinthians 15:28) calls us to “humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand” (1 Peter 5:6-7). •Courageous Witness –“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go…” (Matthew 28:18-19). His sovereignty empowers mission, not passivity. •Stewardship, Not Ownership –Psalm 24:1: “The earth is the LORD’s.” We manage time, money, and gifts as trustees rather than possessors. •Perseverance in Suffering –James 1:12 and 2 Corinthians 4:17 make sense only if the sovereign God assigns meaningful purpose to trials. Living Under God’s Authority Together •Gather for worship that centers on His kingship (Colossians 1:15-18). •Submit collective plans to His will—“If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that” (James 4:15). •Encourage one another to keep eternity in view, when “the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15). God’s ultimate authority is not an abstract doctrine; it is the solid ground beneath our feet, shaping what we believe, how we live, and why we press on until He is “all in all.” |
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