Already, But Not Yet
Hebrews 2:5-9
Main Point:
Jesus Christ conquered death and in Him man’s dominion over all things is . Although we do not yet see everything under His control, we can live victoriously in this life through His victory and power!
*One day, Christ’s kingdom will be fully consummated – until then we live in the already but not yet!
1. Man was created to have over all creation.
Genesis 1:27-28
Psalm 8:4-6 is quoted, without reference because of its fame.
Death was never part of God’s ’ ’ plan for man.
Romans 6:12
2. Part of the consequence of disobedience was the loss of dominion – man and creation were to Satan.
Romans 8:18-21; I John 3:7-8
*Jesus is the of our restored dominion.
3. We can now live in the ’ ’ (the dominion of Christ) or in the ‘Not yet’ (in the defeat of our flesh). Romans 5:17
Hebrews 10:12-14