“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all”
(Ephesians 1:22-23 NKJV)

Jesus is the head over all things for the church

A brief summary of this passage will call our attention to some small but very important words. The first “He” is God, the Father. He has put all things under “His” feet (the feet of Jesus).

The main focus is this: God has made “Him” (Jesus) to be head over all things “to” the church (or “for” the church). Jesus rules His church. He is the Shepherd, the Vine, the King, the Head…

Why is Jesus in this exalted position? His Father put Him there. This exalted relationship is governed only by the One who has conquered death itself and saved it by His blood.

The church does not belong to mere human heads, such as a “pope,” synods, councils. The church is the body of Christ. As its head, Jesus rules, rightly calling it “My church” (Matthew 16:18).

Our blessings in Christ are located in His church. It displays God’s manifold wisdom (Eph. 3:10). It glorifies Him (Eph. 3:21). The church is subject to Christ, its Head (Eph. 5:24). He loved the church and gave Himself for it (Eph. 5:25).

The life of the church stems from its union with Christ. Those who separate from Him die. How could anyone disparage the Lord’s church? It has been purchased with His blood!

– Rick Duggin