Jesus Christ is recognized as Lord by His divine authority and the fulfillment of God's sovereign plan as revealed in Scripture.
The assertion that Jesus Christ is Lord of all is supported by numerous scriptural passages. Acts 17:24-26 emphasizes that God, who created the world and everything in it, is Lord of heaven and earth, and this includes Jesus as the incarnate Word through whom all things were made (John 1:3). In Colossians 1:16-17, Paul reiterates that in Him all things were created and that He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together, underlining the supreme authority of Christ in both creation and providence. Furthermore, His resurrection from the dead solidifies His Lordship and authority over all, confirming His divine nature and the effectiveness of His redemptive work.
Scripture References:
Acts 17:24-26, John 1:3, Colossians 1:16-17
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