A title that signifies Jesus Christ's absolute authority and the basis on which people may know him. It is especially associated with his resurrection and return.
Lord as a title of respect for the earthly Jesus Christ
Matthew 8:25 See also Matthew 15:25, Matthew 15:27 parallel Mark 7:28; Matthew 21:3 parallels Mark 11:3, Luke 19:31
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
Lord as a mark of Jesus Christ's authority as a teacher
1 Thessalonians 4:15 See also Acts 11:16, Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 7:10
By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.
Lord as a sign of Jesus Christ's divinity
Jesus Christ's divinity
John 20:28 “Lord” is a common divine title in the Greek OT and is instinctively transferred to Jesus Christ in the NT. See also 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18; Ephesians 4:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 2 Peter 1:2
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
The day of Christ Jesus
Philippians 1:6 The “day of Christ Jesus” is equivalent to the OT “day of the LORD”. See also 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Philippians 1:10, Philippians 2:16; Revelation 1:10
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Jesus Christ is ruler over all
Revelation 17:14 See also Deuteronomy 10:17; Revelation 19:16
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
Jesus Christ is the Saviour
Romans 10:13 See also Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Jesus Christ is Lord of the Sabbath
Matthew 12:8 parallels Mark 2:28, Luke 6:5
For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Jesus the Messiah is Lord
Acts 2:36 “Christ” is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word “Messiah”. See also 2 Corinthians 4:5; Colossians 3:24
Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
``Jesus is Lord'' is the basic Christian statement of faith
Romans 10:9 See also Acts 11:20, Acts 16:31, Acts 20:21; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Corinthians 4:5; Philippians 2:10–11
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Jesus is Lord because of the resurrection
Romans 1:4 See also Acts 4:33; Romans 4:24, Romans 14:9; Hebrews 13:20
and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord is a natural title for the risen Christ
Luke 24:34 See also Luke 22:61; Acts 1:21, Acts 7:59; 1 Corinthians 9:1, 1 Corinthians 9:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:17
and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!”
Jesus Christ's lordship is the basis for his relationship with Christians
It is a personal relationship
Philippians 3:8 See also Acts 16:15; Romans 5:11, Romans 14:8; 1 Corinthians 6:17; 2 Peter 2:20
More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
``The name of the Lord'' expresses this relationship
1 Corinthians 6:11 See also Acts 8:16, Acts 15:26, Acts 19:5, Acts 21:13; Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
``Jesus our Lord'' expresses this relationship
Ephesians 6:24 See also 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 6:14; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Timothy 1:8
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
``In the Lord'' as an expression of this relationship
Philemon 1:16 See also Romans 16:12; Ephesians 6:10; Philippians 1:14, Philippians 2:29, Philippians 3:1; Philemon 1:20
no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
The ``grace of the Lord'' as God's provision for this relationship
1 Timothy 1:14 See also 2 Corinthians 13:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:18; Philemon 1:25; 2 Peter 3:18; Jude 1:21
And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Jesus Christ's lordship is the basis for Christian obedience
Colossians 2:6 See also Romans 12:11; Colossians 3:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:19; 1 Peter 3:15
Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
Jesus Christ's lordship will be fully revealed
1 Thessalonians 4:16 See also 1 Corinthians 1:7; Philippians 3:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Timothy 6:14
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.
Jesus Christ's lordship signifies his absolute authority
Jesus Christ as judge of all
1 Corinthians 4:4 See also 1 Corinthians 11:32; 2 Corinthians 10:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:6; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9
My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.
Jesus Christ as Lord of all
Romans 10:12 See also Acts 10:36; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Philippians 2:10–11; Colossians 1:16–17
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.