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“Why Bring Christ Back To Earth? (#3)”
Categories: Jesus Christ, Premillenialism“Why Bring Christ Back To Earth?”
Jarrod Jacobs
In this third article, we conclude by studying Ephesians 1:20-23. Paul lists six reasons why Jesus does not need to come back to the earth.
1. Jesus is sitting now at the right hand of God (v. 20). This denotes authority, degree of position, or level of rank. It speaks of the superiority of Christ over all things (Matt. 28:18).
2. Jesus is ruling “in the heavenly places” (v. 20). Paul is simply saying that Christ’s throne is not a material one, but a spiritual throne for a spiritual being (Jn. 4:24).
3. Jesus is “far above all principality, power, might and dominion” (v. 21). This verse declares Christ’s complete authority over everything spiritual and physical. Any name or title that may ever be used is in subjection to Jesus (Phil. 2:9-10). His authority transcends all titles and authority for all time (Acts 4:12).
4. Jesus has “all things under His feet” (v. 22). In other words, all things are in TOTAL subjection to Christ.
5. Jesus is the head of the church (v. 22). Since He is the head, Christ is in control. He is the law. We cannot do or say anything without His authority (Col. 3:17).
6. Jesus is in control of the church today (v. 23). Just as one’s body cannot function without its head, The body of Christ (the church, Col. 1:24) cannot function without its head (Christ).
Let us learn that Christ has all power and is reigning now. To bring Christ to earth to rule is to dethrone our King!
