Absolute Victory of Christ
Lance discusses Psalm 110, emphasizing its significance as a Messianic psalm that refers to Jesus Christ. He highlights the absolute victory of the ascended Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God, signifying that the battle has already been won. This victory assures believers that they are not fighting a losing battle against evil. Lance outlines five key lessons from the psalm: the victory of Christ, God's eternal purpose, the dominion of Christ and His followers, the responsibility of the redeemed, and the power of His resurrection. He stresses that Christ's position at God's right hand confirms the completion of His work for salvation, and believers can rest in this assurance. Lance encourages Christians to recognize their identity in Christ and the fullness of salvation available to them. He also addresses the importance of the Holy Spirit, stating that all necessary gifts and empowerment for service have been provided through Christ's finished work. Ultimately, he reassures believers that despite challenges, the end is secure, and they can experience the fullness of life in Christ.
Outline of Main Points
- Significance of Psalm 110 as a Messianic psalm
- Absolute victory of the ascended Christ
- Five key lessons from the psalm
- Completion of Christ's work for salvation
- Importance of the Holy Spirit and empowerment for service
- Assurance of security and fullness of life in Christ
1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. 4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
