#14 Ephesians
Ephesians 1:21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion,...
We know that right now Christ is reigning in heaven as our Head. That position has never been, nor will ever be usurped by the enemy. But Satan won the deed to rule and reign over the earth when Adam sinned so, for now, we fight against this present evil age, (Eph 6:12). Jesus reigns FAR ABOVE all principalities, power, might, and dominion even though it may seem chaotic down here on earth right now.
…and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; (Phil 2:9-10)
What’s in a name? Well, if it’s the name of Jesus, and it’s God’s son, then everything! Because Jesus is God! His glorious rule and reign will be proven when the last thing, death, is finally put under his feet. (1Cor 15:24-26)
Eph 1:22-23 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...
Christ was given to be the head of this body, this new creature that was made to include everyone and anyone who would believe in His finished work, (Col 1:18, 3:10-11). Christ living in us, by grace, through faith, is the mystery that Paul preaches! (Col 1:27) We are complete in him! (Col 2:10)
2 Tim 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Understanding his calling, his riches, and his power in us by his grace is the knowledge of Christ according to the mystery, (Eph 1:17-19). We should be moving heaven and earth to gain this knowledge by studying his word (2 Tim 2:15). Christ, our head is in heaven. The rest of the body remains here on earth. We wait, patiently, for his glorious appearing at the rapture of the church. It is then that we will be physically joined together and recognize the fullness of all the unsearchable riches of Christ in us.
…the fullness of him that filleth all in all.
Christ fills all things by being in all things both in heaven and on earth. When the fullness of time has come in, everything will be in him.
That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: Eph 1:10,
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: Col 1:16
“This is the mystery: that Christ risen from the dead, seated at the right hand of God, is the Head and those who believe on Him constitute the Church, His body. This body is destined, according to the eternal purpose of God, to share the glory of the Head. This purpose is still in the future. The administration (or dispensation) of the fulness of times has not yet come. When it comes, all things, both which are in heaven and which are on earth, will be headed up in Christ. Only He knows the exact time when the crowning event in the history of the Church, the gathering of the saints of God to meet Him in the air will take place. Perhaps in His infinite mercy He may still tarry to add more members to His Body, His own fullness, which filleth all in all” – (1942) – A.C. Gaebelein
I can’t wait for that day!