This is the same JESUS the Christ that is described as the brightness of His glory. The same JESUS the Christ being the express image of God’s holy Spirit. In fact the same Jesus - God in Christ - who upheld all of His promises by the power of His own Word. And the same JESUS the Christ that provides us with His gift of salvation.
In other words, God in Christ had -- by Himself -- purged our sins. He had by Himself finished (or completed) the work of man’s redemption. This is why JESUS said “It is finished” on the cross. It is also why JESUS then ascended into Heaven and sat down. (Acts 1:9; Hebrews 1:3) By the act of sitting down, JESUS declared that no one can add or diminish from His preordained plan of redemption and salvation.
Indeed, JESUS sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high (the right hand being the hand of power and work). It is important to note here that JESUS was much more superior than the angels. The Spirit of God had never referred to angels as His sons. It is also important to note that His name - the name of JESUS - is superior to every other name in heaven or on earth.
Jesus -- the ONLY name given under heaven whereby men and women can be saved.
"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
“God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that He hath raised up Jesus again; as it is written in the second psalm: Thou art My Son, this day have I begotten Thee.” (Acts 13:33; Psalm 2:7; Hebrews 1:5; Hebrews 5:5) And again the Spirit declaring of JESUS - “I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to me a Son." (Hebrews 1:5)
Said another way, when He brings His Only Begotten into this world, the Spirit says, “And let all the angels of God worship JESUS."
"God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by [His] Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds. Who being the brightness of [His] glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the Word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high -- being made so much better than the angels, as He hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
For unto which of the angels said He at any time, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?" And again, "I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to Me a Son?"
And again, when He bringeth in the first begotten into the world, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him." And of the angels He saith, "Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son [He saith], "Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness [is] the sceptre of Thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] Thy God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows. And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of Thine hands.
They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt Thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail. But to which of the angels said He at any times, "Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?" Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let [them] slip. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward, how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard [Him]; God also bearing [them] witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to His own will?" (Hebrews 1:1-14; Hebrews 2:1-4)
Regarding the angels, the Spirit declares that He has made His angels spirits - His ministers - a flame of fire. But the Holy Spirit speaks concerning His Only Begotten Son saying, “Your Throne, O God is forever and ever a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of your kingdom."
Why is this? Because JESUS loved righteousness and hated iniquity. Therefore, saith the scriptures, the Holy Spirit your Father and God has anointed you with the oil of gladness above all others. For it was you Lord who in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth and the Heavens are the works of your hands. All things corruptible shall perish but you LORD do not change. Indeed, JESUS you are the same yesterday, today and forever. Whereas, everything else waxes old just like a garment.
But as a vesture you shall fold the remnants up and yes, they shall be changed. But you Lord are the same. You Lord never fail.
Further, the Holy Spirit has never said to the angels at any time “Sit on my right hand, UNTIL I make your enemies to be your footstool." Rather, all angels are proclaimed of God to be ministering spirits sent forth of God to minister to the heirs of salvation.
It is for this reason that the Holy Ghost shall lead and guide believers into all truth. After JESUS ascended up into Heaven, then this same JESUS ministered to believers through His Spirit. Therefore, let us hear by the ministry of JESUS what is being said today, knowing that the truth - the gospel - shall set us free.
Peace to all in Jesus name! Stand in His offering plate.
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