What other Scriptures highlight the theme of divine order and authority? 1 Corinthians 15:28 – The Anchor Verse “When all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to Him who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all.” The Son’s Glad Submission to the Father • John 5:19 – “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees the Father doing.” • Philippians 2:9-11 – “God exalted Him to the highest place… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” • Ephesians 1:22 – “God put all things in subjection under His feet and made Him head over all things for the church.” • Psalm 110:1; Hebrews 2:8 – prophecy and affirmation that everything is placed under the Son, yet ultimately reunited under the Father’s sovereignty. God’s Absolute Rule over Creation • Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” His creative act establishes the first order. • Psalm 24:1-2 – “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof.” • Daniel 4:34-35 – “His dominion is an eternal dominion;… He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth.” Christ’s Universal Authority • Matthew 28:18 – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” • Colossians 1:16-18 – “By Him all things were created… He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” • Colossians 2:9-10 – “In Christ all the fullness of Deity dwells bodily, and you have been made complete in Him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” • Revelation 11:15 – “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Order within the Church • 1 Corinthians 11:3 – “The head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.” • Ephesians 4:11-13 – Christ gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers “to equip the saints… until we all reach unity.” • Hebrews 13:17 – “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls.” • 1 Peter 5:1-4 – Elders shepherd “under the Chief Shepherd.” Order within the Home • Ephesians 5:22-24, 25 – “Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord… Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church.” • Colossians 3:18-21 – Instructions to wives, husbands, children, and fathers. • 1 Peter 3:1-7 – Mutual honor under God’s design. Order within Civil Government • Romans 13:1-2 – “Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God… whoever resists the authority is opposing God’s ordinance.” • 1 Peter 2:13-15 – “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution.” • Daniel 2:20-21 – “He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them.” The Future Consummation of Divine Order • Revelation 19:16 – “He has a name written: King of kings and Lord of lords.” • Revelation 21:3-4 – The final state where God dwells with His people, every hierarchy fulfilled in His presence. Living under God’s Order Today • Recognize all authority as delegated by God. • Honor Christ as supreme while respecting every level of authority He appoints. • Imitate the Son’s willing submission, trusting the Father’s perfect plan. • Look forward to the day when “God may be all in all,” and order gives way to unhindered fellowship. |
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