the pre-eminence of christ 1. in the word of god

The Pre-eminence of ChristThe Pre-eminence of Christ

1. In the word of God1. In the word of God

“…These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at the right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.” Eph. 1:19b-21

“…These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at the right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.” Eph. 1:19b-21

“Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the

name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee

should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue

should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the

Father.” Phil. 2:9-11

“Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the

name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee

should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue

should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the

Father.” Phil. 2:9-11


1. In the word of God1. In the word of God

2. In the rejection of equality

2. In the rejection of equality

“For finding fault with them, He says, ‘Behold, days are coming, says the Lord,

when I will effect a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of

Judah.” 8:8

“When He said, ‘A new covenant,’ He has made the first obsolete. But what-ever is becoming obsolete and growing

old is ready to disappear.” 8:13


The Focus of HeavenHis departure/death

The Focus of HeavenHis departure/death

1. What prophets had asked about1. What prophets had asked about

“As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful search and inquiry, seeking to know what personor time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.”

1 Pet. 1:10-11

“As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful search and inquiry, seeking to know what personor time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.”

1 Pet. 1:10-11


2. What angels longed to look into2. What angels longed to look into

“It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but

you, in these things which now have been

announced to you through those who

preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit

sent from heaven - things into which angels

long to look.”

1 Pet. 1:12



3. What Christians were chosen for3. What Christians were chosen for

“Just as He chose us in

Him before the

foundation of the world,

that we should be holy

and blameless before

Him. In love He

predestined us to

adoption as sons through

Jesus Christ to Himself,

according to the kind

intention of His will.”




4. That the kingdom was headed for heaven


“Then comes the end, when He delivers up the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power.”

1 Cor. 15:24


The Focus of HeavenThe Focus of Heaven

The Foolishness of MenThe Foolishness of Men

Luke 9:34 - AfraidLuke 9:34 - Afraid

Matt. 17:6 - Much afraid, fell on facesMatt. 17:6 - Much afraid, fell on faces

Mark 9:6 - TerrifiedMark 9:6 - Terrified

1 Cor. 1:20-21

Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?21. For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

1 Cor. 1:20-21

Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?21. For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

Rom. 1:20

For since the creation of the world

His invisible attributes, His eternal

power and divine nature, have

been clearly seen, being

understood through what has

been made, so that they are

without excuse.

Rom. 1:20

For since the creation of the world

His invisible attributes, His eternal

power and divine nature, have

been clearly seen, being

understood through what has

been made, so that they are

without excuse.

Matt. 15:13-14

”He answered, “Every plant that

my heavenly Father has not

planted will be rooted up. 14 Let

them alone; they are blind

guides. And if the blind lead the

blind, both will fall into a pit.

Matt. 15:13-14

”He answered, “Every plant that

my heavenly Father has not

planted will be rooted up. 14 Let

them alone; they are blind

guides. And if the blind lead the

blind, both will fall into a pit.

Heb. 5:8-9

Although He was a Son, He

learned obedience from the things

which He suffered.9. And having

been made perfect, He became to

all those who obey Him the source

of eternal salvation,

Heb. 5:8-9

Although He was a Son, He

learned obedience from the things

which He suffered.9. And having

been made perfect, He became to

all those who obey Him the source

of eternal salvation,

DO WE NEED THE TERROR,

OR

CAN WE LEARN THE LESSON?

DO WE NEED THE TERROR,

OR

CAN WE LEARN THE LESSON?

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