Ephesians 1:22 - Homiletics

Christ Head over all things for the Church.

The double headship of Christ—

I. AS HEAD OF THE CHURCH , he is the sole Fountain of authority, grace, influence, blessing. No other to be set above him or alongside of him on his throne.

II. As HEAD OVEN ALL THINGS FOR THE CHURCH , he has complete control:

1. Over the devil and all his hosts, to restrain their malice, etc.

2. Over the angels, to command their services.

3. Over all kings and rulers, heathen and Christian, to counteract their opposition or summon them to his side.

4. Over Nature and all her resources.

5. Over the whole realm of mind—philosophy, art, science, literature, etc.

6. Over all the stores of grace and blessing (see Psalms 2:1-12 .). But this headship of Christ is not to be held as superseding civil authority, which is a Divine ordinance in its own sphere. Though Christ is Head over all things for the Church, he has not called his ministers to share this authority; he keeps it in his own hands.