The Supremacy of Christ

 

The Supremacy of Christ

Introduction
C.S. Lewis captured the Christian journey in The Chronicles of Narnia. Lucy embraces Aslan and says, “You’re bigger.” Aslan replies, “Every year you grow, you will find me bigger.” The more we grow, the bigger Christ becomes. The book of Hebrews invites us to grow and see Jesus as supreme over all.

Cosmic Supremacy
Hebrews 1:2–3 reveals Christ as heir, creator, sustainer, radiator, and representor.

As heir, He inherits the nations (Psalm 2:8) and the ends of the earth, yet we also are His inheritance (Ephesians 1:18). We belong to Him, and in Him all things are ours (1 Corinthians 3:21–23).

As creator, all things—galaxies, particles, time itself—exist through Him (John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 8:6). In Him we are made new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17).

As sustainer, He upholds the universe by His word (Colossians 1:17). He sustains our Christian walk, for our sufficiency is from God (2 Corinthians 3:5).

As radiator, He shines the very glory of God. On the Mount of Transfiguration, His glory blazed whiter than any launderer could make garments (Mark 9:3). Paul also was struck by that radiant light on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:3; Acts 22:6).

As representor, He is the exact image of the Father. As Jesus told Philip, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). The Son is the ultimate revelation of God.

Priestly Supremacy
Christ’s supremacy is also priestly.

As purifier, He shed His blood to cleanse sin. “Without shedding of blood there is no remission” (Hebrews 9:22). Revelation 1:5 says He “washed us from our sins in His own blood.”

As ruler, He completed His work and sat down at God’s right hand. Unlike Levitical priests who never finished (Hebrews 10:11–12), Jesus’ one sacrifice is enough forever. God has exalted Him and given Him the name above all names (Philippians 2:9–10). From that throne, He intercedes for us (Romans 8:34).

Conclusion
Do you know God’s Son? He is supreme in power, authority, and glory. He is the heir of all things, the creator of the universe, the sustainer of life, the purifier of sin, and the ruler who reigns forever. Hebrews calls us to see Jesus bigger, trust Him deeper, and obey Him fully. He is the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.

Exhaustive Sermon Outline: The Supremacy of Christ

Introduction

• C.S. Lewis and Aslan: Christ grows bigger as we grow.

• Hebrews shows us the supremacy of Christ.

I. Cosmic Supremacy (Hebrews 1:2–3)
A. Heir

• Nations for inheritance (Psalm 2:8).

• Saints as His inheritance (Ephesians 1:18).

• All things ours in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:21–23).

B. Creator

• Made all things (John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 8:6).

• New creation in Him (2 Corinthians 5:17).

C. Sustainer

• Holds universe together (Colossians 1:17).

• Sustains believers (2 Corinthians 3:5).

D. Radiator

• Radiance of God’s glory.

• Transfiguration (Mark 9:3).

• Light on Damascus road (Acts 9:3; Acts 22:6).

E. Representor

• Exact imprint of God.

• John 14:9 – seeing Jesus is seeing the Father.

II. Priestly Supremacy
A. Purifier

• Purification by blood (Hebrews 9:22).

• Revelation 1:5 – washed in His blood.

B. Ruler

• Priests never finished (Hebrews 10:11).

• Jesus sat down after one sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12).

• Exalted by God (Philippians 2:9–10).

• Intercedes for us (Romans 8:34).

Conclusion

• Jesus is supreme: heir, creator, sustainer, radiator, representor, purifier, ruler.

• Hebrews invites us to grow and find Christ bigger each year.

• He is the author of eternal salvation for all who obey Him.

Call to Action

Do not shrink back from the greatness of Christ. Embrace Him as supreme in your life. Let Him sustain you, purify you, and rule your heart. Grow in faith, and you will find Jesus bigger every year.

Key Takeaways

• Christ is heir of all things, including His people (Psalm 2:8; Ephesians 1:18).

• He created and sustains all life (John 1:3; Colossians 1:17).

• He radiates God’s glory and reveals the Father (John 14:9).

• He purified sin with His own blood (Hebrews 9:22; Revelation 1:5).

• He reigns at God’s right hand and intercedes for us (Hebrews 10:12; Romans 8:34).

Scripture References

• Hebrews 1:1–3 – Supremacy of Christ.

• John 1:1, 14, 18 – Word became flesh.

• Colossians 1:16–17 – Creator and sustainer.

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – New creation.

• Mark 9:3; Acts 9:3 – Radiance of His glory.

• John 14:9 – Revealer of the Father.

• Hebrews 9:22; Revelation 1:5 – Purification by blood.

• Hebrews 10:11–12 – One sacrifice completed.

• Philippians 2:9–10 – Exalted name.

• Romans 8:34 – Intercessor.

Prepared by Bobby Stafford of the church of Christ at Granby, MO

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