Bible Verse of The Day – 11-18-19

Philippians 2:11 (NKJV) 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

As we head into the end of this study, let’s take a look at the last verse, verse 11, which begins by stating that “every tongue should confess”.

The term that Paul uses here for the word “confess” is a strong, potent, intense verb, meaning to “agree with”, or “say the same thing”.

In essence, Paul is saying that everyone will ultimately, and without opposition, declare what God the Father has already proclaimed: that Jesus Christ is Lord.

“Lord” refers to having the right to rule and reign. In the New Testament, it indicates preeminence over, or ownership of people and property. This refers directly to the sovereign authority of Jesus.

When people confess the lordship of Jesus, it is “to the glory of God the Father”.

This is to say that everything ultimately brings glory to the Father. This is the entire purpose of the exaltation of Jesus; to bring glory to the Father.

So, we are to worship the Father, and worship Jesus. But worship toward Jesus is second to worshiping the Father. Everything ultimately points to the Father.

Jesus indicated this when He stated that “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30), but also stated that “the Father is greater than I” (John 14:28).

Paul was very careful to make it clear that, even though Jesus was divine, there is clearly a distinction between Jesus and the Father. They are one in unity, but two distinct persons.

John 14:9 (NKJV) 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

We hope you’ve enjoyed this breakdown of Philippians 2:5-11. Please feel free to reply to this email if you have any questions or comments.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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