Eternity — Heaven — The Eternal Son of God
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. There are many powerful and necessary messages to believers in that statement. This is not just the position of His existence, it is a statement and declaration of His power, authority, and glory. Jesus the Christ is the eternal Son of God.
John 1:1-4 NKJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
When John began writing to the church, he testified, “We beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth,” (John 1:14).In Ephesians 4:7-10, Paul spoke of the magnitude and glory of Christ. He said, “Grace was given to us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men. He ascended above the heavens, that He might fill all things.” Later when John was on the island of Patmos, he was shown a greater revelation of Jesus Christ in His glory.
Revelation 11:15 NLT Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices shouting in heaven: “The world has now become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
Revelation 11:17 NLT And they said, “We give thanks to You, Lord God, the Almighty, the one Who is and Who always was, for now You have assumed Your great power and have begun to reign.”
Both now and eternally, Jesus Christ the King of glory reigns. The implications of this are powerful and significant. His power and reign is a testimony of His glory and victory over all principalities, powers and rulers.
Revelation 19:6 NKJV And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!”
What John was shown on Patmos is impactful in our lives. He saw the One who had been dead, but the Holy Spirit had quickened His dead body and Jesus was alive. John was given a glorious vision of the Lord Jesus Christ being crowned King of the Kingdom of our God. As he watched, Jesus’ power and majesty fulfilled all of the glory of God.
In Revelation 1:8 NKJV, Jesus made the declaration: “I AM THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA, THE BEGINNING AND THE END,” says the Lord, “WHO IS AND WHO WAS AND WHO IS TO COME, THE ALMIGHTY.”
“Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!”
Revelation 1:17–18 NIV84 Then Jesus said:…“Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.”
King Jesus has defeated DEATH and is reigning in power.
Just before the marriage of the Lamb a great multitude of the redeemed in heaven shout with loud praises: Alleluia! The LORD GOD OMNIPOTENT REIGNS! Right now we can join in and shout with praise: “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!” Something begins happening within the host of believers when they begin declaring Christ’s victory.
Revelation 11:15-17 NIV84 “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign for ever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God saying: “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One Who is and Who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.”
All of the redeemed of the Lord should rejoice, King Jesus Christ reigns.
Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord over all. He has defeated principalities and powers, and plundered and destroyed them in the cross. When He came out of the grave victorious over hell, death and the grave, He arose in power. When God the Father received Christ back into glory, He gave Him a Name that is above all names and seated Him at His right hand. All power in heaven and on earth belongs to Him.
Colossians 1:19 NKJV For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell.
Colossians 1:19 NET For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in the Son.
Think about this! All of the fullness dwells in Jesus Christ.
When Paul had a vision of Christ as King and Lord of all, he spoke of Christ’s exceeding greatness.
Colossians 1:16 NIV84 For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.
In Ephesians, he began telling believers they may know and understand this greatness that is in Christ.
Ephesians 1:19–23 NKJV What is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Jesus Christ is the King of Glory.He arose from the grave in resurrection power and has ascended to His everlasting throne. He received all power and dominion and is ruling and reigning.
Colossians 2:15 NET Disarming the rulers and authorities, He has made a public disgrace of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
We need to know more of Jesus Christ and His victory, power and life.
Revelation 12:10 NIV84 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.”
King Jesus sits on His throne in all His awesome power and glory with all of the hosts of heaven worshipping at His feet.God has bestowed on Him all of the powers of the Godhead. King Jesus has bruised and defeated Satan, and has conquered death and hell.All of the principalities and powers in heaven and on earth must bow down to His might and majesty. He is the King of Glory. Christ Jesus has AWESOME POWER AND GLORY. All creation must respond to His voice. All the forces of the spirit world must bow to Him. Don’t get flustered or upset at the kingdoms and powers of this world. Don’t lose hope when troubles and trials come. Jesus Christ the King of Glory has conquered and has all power.
Isaiah 40:15 NIV84 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; He weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.
Isaiah 40:17 NIV84 Before Him all the nations are as nothing; they are regarded by Him as worthless and less than nothing.
Jesus Christ is King and He is Lord. Too often we become blinded to Christ’s present glory, reign and victory. The Lord Whom you serve is the conquering King and His enemies are defeated. You need to see Jesus Christ as the reigning King of glory. Why is it so important to see Jesus in His glory and power?
2 Corinthians 3:16 NIV But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Do you see the impact this has on believers who begin seeing Jesus as He really is?When we really see Him, we will be transformed into the same image from glory to glory. As the veil is removed from the bride of Christ, we will be transformed into Christ’s image.What does that mean? Christ’s victory will become our victory. Christ’s life will transform our life. When we see Him as He really is, we see Jesus Christ the KING and LORD coming to our aid. God crowned Him King and set Him at His own right hand in a position of power. When we surrender to Him, we are transformed out of the kingdom of darkness into His marvelous kingdom of light. Our sovereign God rules and reigns on our behalf. Every Satanic attempt to touch us should cause us to rise with spiritual indignation and proclaim VICTORY in JESUS. We are children of the King of glory.
Do you believe that He has taken dominion over all? Do you believe that He now reigns as King and Lord of all? Do you believe He has overcome the devil and his forces? Do you believe He has conquered death?
If Jesus Christ is King, then He has all power. He not only reigns in heaven, He reigns in our hearts and lives. Look at the impact this has on our lives! We are not the defeated and distressed. We are not fighting a losing battle against evil. We have a King who reigns in power and He is the Lord of all of the Hosts of heaven.
The Lord has TAKEN ALL DOMINION.
Psalm 99:1–3 NET The Lord reigns! The nations tremble. He sits enthroned above the winged angels; the earth shakes. The Lord is elevated in Zion; He is exalted over all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name! He is holy!
The Lord God Omnipotent reigns. His armies are mighty in battle and able to save.
Psalm 24:7–10 NIV84 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is He, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty— He is the King of glory. Selah
Jesus the Christ is in our midst as a reigning King of Glory.
Isaiah 40:5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see [it] together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken [it].
He is encamped about your house. He has come to you conquering and to conquer. The redeemed of the Lord should rejoice with thunderous praise to our King. HE IS THE KING OF GLORY. The Lord God Omnipotent reigns!
