Nowhere does the Bible say that either Jesus Christ or his Father are the real
rulers of this world. Who could this be?
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Psalm 22:28 (New International Version)
28 for dominion belongs to the LORD
and he rules over the nations.
Psalm 47:8 (New International Version)
8 God reigns over the nations;
God is seated on his holy throne.
Psalm 66:7 (New International Version)
7 He rules forever by his power,
his eyes watch the nations—
let not the rebellious rise up against him.
Selah
Psalm 97:1 (New International Version)
1 The LORD reigns, let the earth be glad;
let the distant shores rejoice.
Psalm 99:1 (New International Version)
1 The LORD reigns,
let the nations tremble;
he sits enthroned between the cherubim,
let the earth shake.
Psalm 103:19 (New International Version)
19 The LORD has established his throne in heaven,and his kingdom rules over all.
Ephesians 1:19-21 (New International Version)
19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20 which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
Colossians 1:15-16 (New International Version)
The Supremacy of Christ
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Romans 9:5 (New International Version)
5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! [ a ] Amen.
Footnotes:
- Romans 9:5 Or Christ, who is over all. God be forever praised! Or Christ. God who is over all be forever praised!