The Lordship of Jesus Christ is a central theme throughout the Bible, highlighting His authority and divine nature. The New Testament calls Jesus ”Lord” hundreds of times. This title shows who He is. Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, said his son would prepare the way for the Lord (Luke 1:76-77). An angel told shepherds about a Savior who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11). Even two blind men called out to Jesus, asking for mercy, addressing Him as ”Lord, Son of David” (Matthew 20:30).

When many disciples left after a difficult teaching, Peter affirmed, ”Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). Jesus Himself accepted this title, telling His disciples, ”You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am” (John 13:13). Even the thief on the cross recognized His authority, asking, ”Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom” (Luke 23:42). These instances show that people understood Jesus's unique identity.

During the week before His crucifixion, Jesus challenged the Pharisees with a question about David. He asked how David, in the Spirit, could call his descendant, the Christ, ”Lord” (Matthew 22:41-45). This confused them because descendants were thought to be less than their ancestors. The answer reveals that the Christ had to be more than just David's son; He had to be divine. In the Old Testament, the word ”Lord” (often in all capital letters) often represents God's holy name, YHWH. Jews used ”Adonai” or ”Lord” to avoid misusing God's name. So, when the New Testament calls Jesus ”Lord,” it acknowledges His divinity. It means Jesus is God.

Even though Jesus is God, He submitted Himself to God the Father. Jesus often said His Father was greater than Him. He told the rich young ruler, ”No one is good except God alone” (Mark 10:18). He also said, ”My Father is greater than I” (John 14:28). Jesus never acted on His own. He said, ”The Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing” (John 5:19). He consistently sought the Father's will (John 5:30). This willing submission, as described in Philippians 2:6-8, shows that Jesus, though existing as God, chose to humble Himself and become a man, even to the point of death on a cross. This incredible act of humility was for our salvation.

Finally, God declared Jesus to be Lord upon His resurrection. Because Jesus was obedient to death, God highly exalted Him (Philippians 2:9-11). Peter said that God made Jesus, whom they crucified, both Lord and Christ (Acts 2:36). God put all things under Jesus's feet, giving Him all authority in heaven and on earth (Ephesians 1:19-23). The Lordship of Jesus Christ is complete and universal.