In this section of chapter 15 of 1Corinthians Paul discloses the order of humanity's resurrection which in itself is fascinating. And many an intellectual and religious personality have brought forth their version of thought on this matter over the ages of this revelation. Setting those aside lets see what we may find by the Spirit of GOD within us, are his thoughts on the matter, shall we. Seeing as how when Jesus ascended he led all of humanity (from Adam to the very last person born of the earth, or the womb of woman) to his place at the right hand of the Father. This means that the kingdom of Spirit is within all of humanity as a NOW I AM, kind of thing. Though the religious world does it best to hide this fact and truth from prying eyes. It should also be of note that many of our Bible translators follow the edicts of some religion and therefore their efforts are conflicted.
1Corinthians 15:20-28 "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming(G3952). Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down(G2673) all rule(G746) and all authority(G1849) and power(G1411). For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all." (KJV)
1Corinthians 15:20-28 "But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming(G3952) those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying(G2673) every rule(G746) and every authority(G1849) and power(G1411). For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For "God has put all things in subjection under his feet." But when it says, "all things are put in subjection," it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all." (ESV)
1Corinthians 15:20-28 "However this very moment the risen Christ represents us in this life then imagine the severity of our disappointment if it all had to come to an abrupt end when we die. However this very moment the risen Christ represents everyone who has ever died; exactly like the first fruit represents the complete harvest.The same humanity who died in a man was raised again in a man. (Matthew 27:51-54; Ephesians 4:8-10, Colossians 2:11-15) In Adam all died; in Christ all are made alive. All are individually made alive in the order of Christ; he is the first fruit and in [1,G3952]his immediate presence we are personally revealed as his own. (The word, [1,G3952] parousia is often translated to mean the coming of the Lord; however, the two component (G3918, from G3844 and G1510 of this word are (G3918), para, a preposition indicating close proximity, a thing proceeding from a sphere of influence, with a suggestion of union of place of residence, to have sprung from its author and giver, originating from, denoting the point from which an action originates, intimate connection; and (G1510) eimi, I am, I exist: his immediate presence realized in me.) the complete conclusion in his work of redemption is celebrated in his yielding the full harvest of his reign to GOD the Father, having [1,G2673]brought to naught the Law of works which supported every definition of dominion under the fall, including all [2,G746]principalities, and all [3,G1849]authority and every [4,G1411]dynamic influence in society. (He brought to naught the Law of works, [1,G2673 from G2596 and G691] katargeo, is from (G2596) kata, meaning intensity, and(G691) argo, meaning labor; thus free from all self-effort to attempt to improve what GOD has already perfected in Christ. All principalities, [2,G746 from G756] arche, or chief ranks, i.e., kings, governors; this includes any governing system whereby one is ranked above the other on the basis of their performance or preference. All authority, [3,G1849 from G1832 a compound of G1537 and G1510] exousia, comes from(G1537) ek, denoting origin and(G1510) eimi, I am; in this case, because of what I can do I am defined by what I can do better than you; therefore, I have authority over you. Every dynamic influence in society, [4,G1411 from G1410] dunamis, means power, in this case, willpower. Every government structure in society will be brought under the dominion of grace where the Christ life rules.
The kingdom of GOD is the authority of the Christ life in ordinary, day to day life, where righteousness is based on who we are and not on who we are trying to impress. The Law of works is duty and guilt driven, whereas the law of faith is love driven. [Romans 3:27, Galatians 5:6. Also 2Corinthians 10:12, "When they measure themselves by one another, competing and comparing, they are without understanding." ) His dominion is destined to subdue all hostilities and contractions under his feet. (The lowest parts of the human body will equally share in this victory. "The LORD said to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool." [Psalm 110:1] Jesus is the LORD of lords; in his victory humanity is restored to lordship; "I say are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High!" [Psalm 82:6, RSV] ) Resurrection life will finally triumph over every definition of death. When David says in Psalm 8 that humanity is destined to reign over all things he obviously does not mean that humanity will also rule over their Maker. ( He has made humanity all but equal to himself, he crowned them with his own glory and dignity, and appointed them in position of authority ( in Genesis 1:25-29) over the works of his hands." [Hebrews 2:7-10 and Psalm 8:4-6; no Shepherd-Messenger can boast that.] GOD's intention was that humanity should rule the planet. He subjected everything without exception to their control. Yet, looking at the human race, it does not seem that way at all. But what is apparent is Jesus ["but now GOD spoke to us in a Son...." Hebrews 1:1-3 "Let us then consider him in such a way that we may clearly perceive what GOD is saying to humanity in him. In the death he suffered he descended for a brief moment below the lowest ranked Shepherd-Messanger in order to taste the death of the entire human race; and in doing so, to fulfill the grace of GOD and be crowned again as a man, representing all humanity with glory and highly esteemed honor. He now towers in conspicuous prominence far above all things. He is both their author and their conclusion. He now summons every son of his, through a perfected salvation, to his own glory. The extent(G4241) of the suffering he bore is the measure of the perfection of this salvation over which he presides. [The word(G4241), perpo, means to tower above in prominence. Look also at Hebrews 7:26]
Ephesians 4:8-10 "Scripture confirms that he led us as trophies in his triumphant procession on high; he repossessed his gift [likeness] in humanity. [Ephesians 2:6, We are also elevated in his ascension to be equally welcome in the Throne room of the heavenly realm where we are now seated together with him in his authority. Quote from Hebrew text in Psalm 68:18; lakachta mattanoth baadam, thou hast taken gifts in human form, in Adam. [The gifts which Jesus Christ distributed to us he has received in us, in and by virtue of his incarnation (GOD in man again). Commentary by Adam Clarke.] The fact that he ascended confirms his victorious descent into the deepest pits of human despair. [In John 3:13: "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, even the son of man." All humanity originates from above; we are(G509) anouthen, from above. Look at James 1:17-18.] He now occupies the ultimate rank of authority from the lowest regions where he stood down to rescue us to the highest authority in the heavens, having executed his mission to the full. (Fallen humanity is fully restored to the authority of the authentic life of their design and origin. [Psalm 139:7-8, "Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee from they presence? if I ascend to heaven, You! If i make my bed in Sheol, You!]) In subduing all things under him, the Son himself in his own submission to the Father will confirm that GOD is All and in all. (John 14:20, "In that day you will know that i am in my Father and you in me and I in you." The day Jesus refers to here happened when he died our death and was raised again; the day for us downs the moment we realize our co-inclusion in his death and resurrection.)
Now we have covered allot of Revelation ground and we shall move even farther into this, the LORD willing in our next post. Until then may He increase your respectability of him.
No comments:
Post a Comment