Headship of Christ
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Put All Things Under the Feet of Jesus
By Derek Prince2.0K1:01:57PSA 118:13Derek Prince emphasizes the significance of placing all things under the feet of Jesus, drawing from Psalm 118 to illustrate how the Lord is our strength and salvation amidst struggles. He shares personal experiences of hardship and the necessity of God's chastening, urging believers to recognize Jesus as the head of the church and to maintain a direct relationship with Him. Prince highlights the importance of waiting on God and being led by the Holy Spirit, asserting that true growth and direction come from being connected to Christ. He warns against the dangers of losing this connection and encourages the church to seek God's initiative in all aspects of life.
The First Adam and the Last
By T. Austin-Sparks01CO 15:45T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound distinctions between the first Adam and the last Adam, Christ, highlighting that while both represent headship of two races, the last Adam transcends the first in spiritual order and purpose. He argues that God's redemptive work is not about restoring humanity to the state of the unfallen Adam, but about conforming believers to the image of Christ, the life-giving Spirit. The sermon underscores that the last Adam, being of a heavenly order, enables believers to partake in a new creation that is beyond the earthly limitations of the first Adam. Sparks calls for a recognition of Christ's headship and lordship, which is essential for experiencing the fullness of God's purpose in our lives. Ultimately, he encourages believers to embrace their identity in Christ and to live in accordance with their new spiritual reality.
The Head Is Jesus
By G.W. North01CO 12:12G.W. North emphasizes the vital relationship between Christ as the Head and the Church as His body, illustrating that both are interdependent and share one life. He highlights that just as the head cannot function without the body, the body cannot dismiss its need for the head, underscoring the necessity of mutual dependence. This profound connection reveals not only Christ's reliance on His followers but also the imperative for believers to recognize their dependence on Him. North encourages the congregation to appreciate this divine relationship and the essential role each member plays within the body of Christ.
The Headship of Christ
By William MacDonald0EPH 1:22William MacDonald emphasizes the headship of Christ over the church, asserting that believers must not accept any human leader as the head. He explains that true acknowledgment of Christ's headship involves allowing Him to guide the church's activities and decisions, which requires spiritual exercise and dependence on Him. MacDonald warns against the dangers of individuals who may claim to uphold Christ's headship while exercising dictatorial control within the church. He also discusses the importance of a local church's reception policy, stating that it should welcome all believers who are holy in life, not under discipline, and sound in doctrine, while maintaining the unity of the body of Christ.