I was answering a question in regards to the place of other religions and mentioned that Jesus is even the "Lord of all" in these religions as well. If people from other faiths believe in Jesus they will be with him forever.
There can only be one true God. From the beginning to the end of Scripture you see God making this claim, that he is the Lord, and will not give his glory to another. "The" God revealed in Jesus in not one option among many other good options.
"Lord" was a bold statement made in Philippians 2:6-11, and many other places, by Paul. Paul came to realize that by Jesus coming to earth, giving up his rights as God, and serving humanity through the Cross makes him the one true "Lord" of heaven and earth.
"Lord" was always a loaded term. In Jesus' day it had political meaning. The ruler of Rome would be called the "Lord" of the universe and even was considered a divine being to be worshipped. When Jesus makes claims of being "Lord" and then you see his followers making this claim later in the NT, it meant that God was Lord and Cesar was not. It meant that God had claim of the entire world, our lives, and the rulers or governments of the day did not.
So when we make this bold claim that Jesus is Lord, it means no other idol, world religion, government, world leader, system of thinking, has claim on us, only Jesus, the one true Lord. One day the entire world will bow, even if they don't believe in the Messiah Jesus, and claim him as the one true God. Hope that helps.
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Jesus is Lord of all:
7During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 5
How many times have I learned obedience through my suffering! Obedience is better than sacrifice, yet it feels so much like sacrifice to obey. Life is so disappointing when I follow my own way.
Jesus is Lord over all!
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