Jesus Christ, head of the church

Jesus Christ rules the universe in the interest of the church

Ephesians 1:22–23 KJV 1900

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

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All power and authority within the church derive from Jesus Christ as the head

Jesus Christ is recognised as head of the church

Ephesians 4:15 KJV 1900

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

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Within the church Jesus Christ alone rules with authority

Matthew 23:8–10 KJV 1900

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

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The church owes obedience to its head

John 14:15 KJV 1900

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

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All human authority in the church derives from its head

Ephesians 4:11 KJV 1900

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and builder of the church

Ephesians 2:20–22 KJV 1900

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

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Jesus Christ’s role as head of the church

He loves the church

Ephesians 5:25 KJV 1900

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

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He cares for the church

Revelation 7:17 KJV 1900

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

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He provides for the growth of the church

Colossians 2:19 KJV 1900

And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

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He prays for the church

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He judges the church

Revelation 2:23 KJV 1900

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

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He will present the church blameless before God

Ephesians 5:27 KJV 1900

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

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