What other scriptures affirm the message of Hebrews 2:8 regarding Christ's supremacy? Hebrews 2:8 Recap “and You placed everything under his feet.” In putting everything under Him, God left nothing that is not subject to Him. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to Him. Old Testament Foreshadows of Universal Dominion • Psalm 8:6 – “You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet.” • Psalm 110:1 – “The LORD said to my Lord: ‘Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’ ” • Psalm 2:8-9 – “Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” • Daniel 7:13-14 – “One like a Son of Man… was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that those of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away.” Jesus Declares His Authority • Matthew 28:18 – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” • John 3:35 – “The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands.” • John 17:2 – “For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.” Apostolic Teaching on His Supreme Headship • Ephesians 1:20-22 – God “seated Him at His right hand… far above all rule and authority… And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church.” • 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.” • Colossians 1:16-18 – “In Him all things were created… He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together… so that in all things He may have preeminence.” • Colossians 2:9-10 – “In Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form, and you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” • 1 Corinthians 15:25-27 – “He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet… ‘God has put everything under His feet.’ ” • 1 Peter 3:22 – “[Christ] has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand, with angels, authorities, and powers submissive to Him.” • Hebrews 1:3-4 – “After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high… superior to the angels.” Heaven’s Final Word on Christ’s Reign • Revelation 1:5-6 – “Jesus Christ, the faithful witness… the ruler of the kings of the earth.” • 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.” • Revelation 19:16 – “He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: King of kings and Lord of lords.” Encouragement While We Wait • The subjection declared in Hebrews 2:8 is already secured by Christ’s death, resurrection, and exaltation. • Though “at present we do not see everything subject to Him,” the cited passages assure that His supremacy is complete, cosmic, and eternal. • Believers live in confident expectation, knowing every promise of His ultimate reign will be openly displayed at His return. |
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