Lordship, human and divine
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· 12 viewsScripture recognises that human beings exercise authority in various capacities and ways. However, it insists that all human authority derives ultimately from God himself.
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Human lordship within society
Human lordship within society
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and prudent manager whom his master will put in charge of his slaves, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?
The lordship of masters over their servants
The lordship of masters over their servants
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The lordship of owners over their possessions
The lordship of owners over their possessions
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The use of Lord (NIV “Sir”) as a title of respect
The use of Lord (NIV “Sir”) as a title of respect
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Human lordship within the church
Human lordship within the church
So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Christian lordship as a pastoral responsibility
Christian lordship as a pastoral responsibility
to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it—not for sordid gain but eagerly. Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.
The lordship of God
The lordship of God
“Lord” as a title for God
“Lord” as a title for God
In the NIV, “Lord” indicates a person with authority (this can be used of God) and “Lord” indicates Yahweh, the special Israelite name for God, revealed here to Moses.
In the OT “Lord” is by far the most frequently used word for God (over 6,500 times):
In the OT “Lord” is by far the most frequently used word for God (over 6,500 times):
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God is Lord of heaven and earth
God is Lord of heaven and earth
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The revelation of the lordship of God
The revelation of the lordship of God
The word of the Lord is the authoritative revelation of God’s lordship
The word of the Lord is the authoritative revelation of God’s lordship
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God revealed as having the prerogative to avenge:
God revealed as having the prerogative to avenge:
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God revealed as the God and Father of his people:
God revealed as the God and Father of his people:
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As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
In Acts “the word of the Lord” refers to the gospel:
In Acts “the word of the Lord” refers to the gospel:
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God’s lordship will be revealed to all on the day of the Lord
God’s lordship will be revealed to all on the day of the Lord
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Believers and the day of the Lord Jesus Christ:
Believers and the day of the Lord Jesus Christ:
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