Lord Jesus
Were you aware that the Title Lord Jesus is used 116 times in the New Testament?
In other words, Jesus, when being referred to, is called Lord Jesus.
Titles do not seem to be as important in the United States as they are in other parts of the world. For instance, in Europe, having the title Sir in front of one’s name is a title of prestige. The title denotes a recognition from a higher authority of accomplishment and position.
In Scripture, this is also true of a Title being given. However, the Title of the Lord in Scripture differs from that of the Title of the Lord in England. Both indicate that one has authority. However, one is limited in its scope of authority, while the other is not.
In Greek, the word kurios actually means supreme in authority, i.e., (as a noun) controller; by implication, it means Master (as a respectful title): —God, Lord, master, Sir.
When this is applied to Jesus, it is more than just a respectful title. It identifies His right to rule and decide and who is in control. He now rules over the Kingdom of God and has been given all authority in heaven and on earth.
This idea is reflected in,
Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
It is fitting that Jesus be given such a title as Lord. He was, after all, God in human flesh. He did live a sinless life. He fulfilled the righteous requirements of the Law and offered Himself as a perfect sacrifice for us all. He completed His obedience to the Father with perfection and absolute surrender, even to death, the death on the cross. Jesus completed with perfection the mission He had been given from start to finish.
Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
This is why Paul said in,
1Corinthians 12:3 Therefore, I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
To call Jesus accursed is to accuse Him of fraud or failure. It is akin to calling Him a liar, and when the Jews were trying to spoil the church by saying to the Gentiles that unless they come under the law for their righteousness, they were not truly saved, they were, in a way, calling Jesus accursed and failing to recognize Him as Lord. In other words, such a ministry is not of the Holy Spirit. True Holy Spirit ministry gives glory and honor to Jesus as having fulfilled the Law in Himself and thus having the authority and power to impute God’s own righteousness to those who put their faith and hope in Him.
Those who turn to Him in full surrender, acknowledging Him as Lord over their lives, believing in what He did to bring salvation and life to them, and confessing Him from their heart as their Lord are saved. This kind of faith at work produces transformation that is evidence of a new creation in Christ.
I am pleased to say that Jesus is my Lord and Savior, and my life belongs to Him.
