He can claim that he has been given all authority in heaven and in earth (Matt. 28:18) and that he possesses authority over all flesh (John 17:2). He sits at the right hand of the majesty (Heb. 1:3) and even in the very midst of the throne (Rev. 7:17). Then there is the idea of headship. He is the Head of the Church (Eph. 5:23) and Head over all things for the church (Eph. 1:22). Then again, he has supremacy over the spiritual powers. He is the head of all rule and authority (Col. 2:10), having disarmed
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