T H E C O S M I C G O D our redeemer JULEON AKANA
Yeshua ' s preeminent status as the Word of God above and over creation ( firstborn ) is the missing piece to understanding the New Covenant scriptures against the backdrop of the Tanakh ( Old Testament ). This vital link shapes our understanding of the Bible and the way we speak about our Lord and Savior . When we share the Good News with others , what is our goal and what is our focus ? It is not enough to only think of Messiah as the Passover Lamb , the bread of affliction , the coming King , or the final sacrifice . We were designed with a calling , purpose , and freedom , and a desire to know the first cause of the universe who brought all things into existence .
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We must understand that He alone holds all things together “ by His powerful word ” ( Heb 1:3 ) and that our intention in shepherding the lost is to introduce them to their creator . This , I believe , is crucial when introducing someone to Adonai . He is uncreated . His plan is to reconcile all of creation to Himself . No part of creation is exempt from Messiah ’ s rule . All things belong to Him , and Scripture acknowledges Messiah ’ s authority to reign over the Father ’ s Kingdom . In the words of Abraham Kuyper , “ There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which [ Messiah ], who is Sovereign over all , does not cry , Mine !” It is with this state of mind that