CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN Matt. 28:18-20

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN Introduction: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaims his authority

1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaims his authority 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN Introduction: 2. Supreme universal authority Over the creation Over family life Over civil governments Over his church Over the destiny of every person Proclaiming his authority around the world

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN I. Over the Creation A. He Is Creator & Sustainer of All Col. 1:15-17 Preeminent position

Col. 1:15-17 Preeminent position 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN II. Over Family Life A. Ordained Marriage for Male & Female Matt. 19:4-5 One man for one woman

Matt. 19:4-5 One man for one woman 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, 5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN II. Over Family Life B. His Instructions Give Guidance, Success Col. 3:17-21 Defines our roles & duties

Col. 3:17-21 Defines our roles & duties 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN III. Over Civil Governments A. Ordains & Removes Them Rev. 19:11-16 Lord of lords, King of kings

Rev. 19:11-16 Lord of lords, King of kings 11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.

16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: Rev. 19:11-16 Lord of lords, King of kings 14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. [NIV]

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN IV. Over His Church A. The Only Head in Heaven & on Earth Eph. 1:19-23 One head of his one body

Eph. 1:19-21 One head of his one body 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Eph. 1:19-21 One head of his one body

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN IV. Over His Church A. The Only Head in Heaven & on Earth All matters of faith & practice determined by Christ: not subject to man’s review

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN V. Over the Destiny of Every Person A. Creator, Sustainer, & Judge of All Men Matt. 9:2-7 Authority to forgive sins

Matt. 9:2-7 Authority to forgive sins 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? 6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. 7 And he arose, and departed to his house. Matt. 9:2-7 Authority to forgive sins

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN V. Over the Destiny of Every Person A. Creator, Sustainer, & Judge of All Men 2 Cor. 5:10 Authority to judge every person 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN V. Over the Destiny of Every Person A. Creator, Sustainer, & Judge of All Men Jn. 12:48 His Word will judge us 48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN VI. Proclaiming His Authority Around the World A. Nov. 29, 2016-Jan. 10, 2017 in Philippines, New Zealand, & Australia Focus on saving sinners & edifying saints 66 lessons 12 baptisms

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN Invitation: 1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaims his authority

1. Matt. 28:18-20 Christ proclaims his authority 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN Introduction: 2. Supreme universal authority Over the creation Over family life Over civil governments Over his church Over the destiny of every person Proclaiming his authority around the world

CHRIST’S AUTHORITY OVER ALL MEN Invitation: 3. Matt. 28:19 Submit to Christ by faith, repentance, confession, & baptism 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: