Topical Encyclopedia The doctrine of Christ as God and Lord of all is a central tenet of Christian theology, affirming the divinity of Jesus Christ and His sovereign authority over all creation. This belief is rooted in numerous scriptural passages that highlight both His divine nature and His lordship.Divine Nature of Christ The New Testament provides clear evidence of Christ's divinity. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is identified as the Word who was with God and was God: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). This passage establishes the pre-existence and divine nature of Christ, affirming that He is not a created being but rather co-eternal with the Father. Furthermore, the Apostle Paul explicitly states the fullness of deity dwelling in Christ: "For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form" (Colossians 2:9). This underscores the belief that Jesus is fully God, possessing all the attributes and essence of the divine. Christ as Lord The lordship of Christ is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament. In Philippians, Paul writes, "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:9-11). This passage highlights the universal recognition of Christ's authority and His exalted position as Lord. In the Book of Acts, Peter proclaims Jesus as both Lord and Christ: "Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!" (Acts 2:36). This declaration affirms that Jesus is the anointed one, the Messiah, and holds the title of Lord, signifying His supreme authority. Sovereignty Over Creation Christ's lordship extends over all creation, as articulated in the letter to the Colossians: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him" (Colossians 1:15-16). This passage emphasizes that Christ is not only the agent of creation but also its ultimate purpose and ruler. The Book of Revelation further depicts Christ's sovereign rule, portraying Him as the King of kings and Lord of lords: "They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers" (Revelation 17:14). This imagery reinforces the belief in Christ's ultimate victory and dominion over all powers. Worship and Acknowledgment The worship of Christ as God and Lord is evident in the New Testament. Thomas, upon seeing the resurrected Jesus, exclaims, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28), acknowledging both His divinity and lordship. This confession is a powerful testament to the early Christian understanding of Jesus' identity. The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the necessity of confessing Jesus as Lord for salvation: "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10:9). This underscores the importance of recognizing and submitting to Christ's lordship as integral to the Christian faith. In summary, the doctrine of Christ as God and Lord of all is deeply embedded in the scriptural narrative, affirming His divine nature, sovereign authority, and rightful worship. Through His incarnation, death, and resurrection, Jesus is revealed as the eternal Word, the exalted Lord, and the sovereign ruler over all creation. Torrey's Topical Textbook Acts 10:36The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Torrey's Topical Textbook Romans 10:11-13 Greek 4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness ... we "drum it up at will." Rather, faith comes as Christ speaks His ... for he who comes to God must believe ... The Lord offers to inbirth faith in each scene of life ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm - 18k 5598. O -- the last letter of the Gr. alphabet 1100. glossa -- the tongue, a language 5043. teknon -- a child (of either sex) 3852. paraggelia -- an instruction, a command 3648. holokleros -- complete, entire 4293. prokataggello -- to announce beforehand 4401. procheirotoneo -- to appoint beforehand Library There is but one Lord and one God, the Father and Creator of all ... 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