Jesus Christ, head of the church

Jesus Christ rules the universe in the interest of the church

Ephesians 1:22–23 NASB95

And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills 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 NASB95

but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,

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Within the church Jesus Christ alone rules with authority

Matthew 23:8–10 NASB95

“But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. “Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

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The church owes obedience to its head

John 14:15 NASB95

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

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All human authority in the church derives from its head

Ephesians 4:11 NASB95

And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,

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Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and builder of the church

Ephesians 2:20–22 NASB95

having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

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Jesus Christ’s role as head of the church

He loves the church

Ephesians 5:25 NASB95

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

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He cares for the church

Revelation 7:17 NASB95

for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”

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He provides for the growth of the church

Colossians 2:19 NASB95

and not holding fast to the head, from whom the entire body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from God.

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He prays for the church

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He judges the church

Revelation 2:23 NASB95

‘And I will kill her children with pestilence, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.

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He will present the church blameless before God

Ephesians 5:27 NASB95

that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.

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