Jesus is Lord --- So what? In the creed, we say: I believe in God the Father almighty, AND …
HIS ONLY SON OUR LORD He descended into hell He rose from the dead He ascended into heaven He is at the right hand of God He will come to judge Let us look at each of these ideas:
This was not to suffer more, because he had already said “it is finished.” It was to proclaim his victory --- To Satan, whom He had defeated To the past believers, whom he had saved. “He went and preached to the spirits in prison” (1 Peter 3:18-19)
Peter said, “you killed him, but God raised him from the dead, and made him LORD and Messiah.” (Acts 2:25) Paul wrote, “He was shown to be the Son of God, with POWER, by rising from the dead. (Romans 1:4) Jesus said, “Because I live, you will live also” (John 16:25)
Available to everyone everywhere Praying for us (Romans 8:34) Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 17:24) Jesus said that after he goes away, he will send the Holy Spirit to us (John 16:7)
God has given judgment into the hands of the Son Because you belong to Christ, you already know your outcome: although you are a sinner, He will judge you innocent and you will enter eternal life
This means the “place of power.” He is in control That’s why Jesus is called “Lord.” MORE ABOUT “LORD” follows:
Called his master “My Lord,” what was he saying about his master? What was he saying about himself? How does this apply to calling Jesus “lord?”
If you confess with your lips JESUS IS LORD And believe in your heart That God raised him from the dead, YOU SHALL BE _____ (Romans 10:9)
By your obedience to the commands the Lord has given you. By your treatment of those that the Lord has placed over you. “Children obey your parents IN THE LORD” The same goes for all God has placed over you
“Christ in you” is your hope of glory Colossians 1:27 Paul said, “I can do all things through HIM who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
Dear Jesus, Thank you for living in me, To give me strength to make it through.