ALL THINGS
Pastor J. C. O’Hair
First let us read carefully I Corinthians 8:6 and Romans 8:28 and 32: “But to us there is but one God, the Father, of Whom are ALL THINGS, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by Whom are ALL THINGS, and we by Him.” “We know that ALL THINGS work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.
It is interesting to note that the words “THING” and “THINGS” are found more than 1600 times in the Bible (King James version). Here is a very interesting truth; in Paul’s Epistles we find the expression “ALL THINGS” 76 times.
In II Corinthians 5:18 we read that ALL THINGS are of God. In I Corinthians 8:6 we read that ALL THINGS are of God and by Christ. God is Creator, Judge, King and Saviour.
Note Colossians 1:17 and 18: “And He (Christ) is before ALL THINGS, and by Him ALL THINGS consist: And He is the Head of the Body, the Church: Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in ALL THINGS He might have the preeminence.” This is in harmony with John 1:3 - ALL THINGS made by Christ.
God has committed all judgment unto Christ. (John 5:22 - Acts 17:31). Christ, as God’s Judge and King, will gather all nations before Him for judgment. (Matthew 25:31 to 41). As God’s King, Christ will put ALL THINGS under his feet. At present He is Head over ALL THINGS unto the Church, and He filleth ALL THINGS. (Compare I Corinthians 15:27 and 28 with Ephesians 1:19 to 23 - Ephesians 4:10 - and Hebrews 2:8). God will yet gather ALL THINGS together in Christ. (Ephesians 1:10).
We are told in John 4:25 - 21:17 and 2:25 that Christ, on earth, knew ALL THINGS. And now Christ upholds ALL THINGS by the Word of His power, the mighty power whereby He is able to subdue ALL THINGS unto Himself. (Hebrews 1:2 and 3 - Philippians 3:21).
When we read that God has appointed Christ Heir of ALL THINGS, let us know that we are joint-heirs with Christ; that ALL THINGS are ours, because we are Christ’s. Therefore, if we are called according to God’s purpose, ALL THINGS work together for our good. (Hebrews 1:2 - Romans 8:17 - I Corinthians 3:21 to 23 - Romans 8:28).
Our “all spiritual blessings” in Christ (Ephesians 1:3) are because of the truth of Romans 8:32 and II Corinthians 9:8: “He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us ALL THINGS?” And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in ALL THINGS, may abound to every good work.”
Note Hebrews 2:10 and 2:17: “It became Him, for Whom are ALL THINGS, and by Whom are ALL THINGS, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” “Wherefore in ALL THINGS it behooved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”
Because of all of the above, Christians are to obey Ephesians 5:20 - Philippians 2:14 - I Thessalonians 5:21: “Giving thanks always for ALL THINGS unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” “Do ALL THINGS without murmurings and disputings.” “Prove ALL THINGS; hold fast that which is good.”
Yes, II Peter is true: “According as His Divine power hath given unto us ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness.” So also is I Timothy 4:8: “Godliness is profitable unto ALL THINGS, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” Read and believe Philippians 4:19 and Ephesians 1:3.
Pray not for more ALL THINGS - Appreciate and appropriate our ALL THINGS.
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What is the Gospel?
Believing Christ died, that’s HISTORY.
What is the Gospel?
Believing Christ died, that’s HISTORY.
Believing Christ died for YOUR sins and rose again, that’s SALVATION.
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which the preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures. 1. Corinthians 15:1-4
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