Christology 101 (Part 4): Delighting in the Lordship of the Creator-King

When we speak of Jesus as Lord, we’re talking about his reign as the eternal Creator-King.

As the Apostle Paul writes, “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him and for him” (Colossians 1:16, ESV)

John echoes this in the opening of his gospel, writing, “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made.” (John 1:1–3, ESV)

As Creator, Jesus designed physical laws to govern the material world, and he designed moral laws to govern the moral world.

A common misconception perceives the moral framework outlined in Scripture as a restraint to human freedom and happiness.

Actually, this divine moral compass has been set as the stage upon which humanity could truly flourish, if only we submitted to the Creator-King’s wisdom.