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God’s state of being “all in all” is based on the truth of Jesus’ resurrection and the resulting future, when Christ returns and “the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all” «And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. », (1 Corinthians 15:28).
Paul initiates 1 Corinthians 15 by addressing the gospel message, specifically, that Jesus died, was buried, rose from the dead, and appeared to many witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:1-11). Some Corinthians had been asserting that the resurrection was a false teaching «Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? », (1 Corinthians 15:12). Paul refutes this by emphasizing that the resurrection of Jesus and of those who embrace the gospel is essential for the ongoing process of sanctification and the future glorification of Christians. As Paul affirms in 1 Corinthians 15:17–19, if the resurrection of Jesus is not a factual event, then the future resurrection of Christians is also void. Without Christ’s resurrection, Christians are “of all men most to be pitied.”
Paul presents a strong defense of Christ’s resurrection starting in 1 Corinthians 15:20. This resurrection will pave the way for a future resurrection for all believers who have life through faith in Him. Jesus was the first to be raised from the dead, never to die again. His resurrection is eternal. Just as Jesus paved the way, other events will ensue: believers who have passed away before Jesus’ second coming will be resurrected.
Expected when He comes «But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming. », (1 Corinthians 15:23), and those who are still alive will be made incorruptible (1 Corinthians 15:50-58;cf: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17).
After Jesus comes again, He will bind Satan, establish an earthly kingdom, and physically rule for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:1-6). At the end of that period, Satan will be released from imprisonment, and he and his followers will rebel and be destroyed (Revelation 20:5-10). Jesus will then return authority to the Father, and He Himself will be subject to the Father. It is on these truths that Paul asserts, “God may be all in all.” Ultimately, this expression signifies the rightful authority that God holds. In the future, when evil has been permanently eradicated, God will reign as the uncontested Supreme Being over the entire universe. He will be the sole Ruler of all hearts and lives, the sole desire of His creatures. When God is all in all, our redemption will be fully accomplished, and God’s glory will fill all creation cf: Psalm 72:19.
God’s being “all in all” is articulated in the NLT as being “utterly supreme over everything, everywhere.” The complete context: “All who belong to Christ will be raised when he comes back. After that the end will come, when he will hand the Kingdom over to God the Father, having vanquished every ruler, authority, and power. For Christ must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For the Scriptures say, ‘God has put all things under his authority.’ . . . Then, when all tThings are under His authority, the Son will put Himself under God’s authority, so that God, who gave His Son authority over all things, will be utterly supreme over everything everywhere” (1 Corinthians 15:23-28;NLT). The AMP depicts God as “manifesting His glory without any opposition, the supreme indwelling and controlling factor of life.”
It’s important to note that, in reality, God has always had complete authority over His creation, although, in this present world, His rule is not as evident due to the presence of His enemies. One day, all God’s enemies will be vanquished. Not even death can last “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.”, (1 Corinthians 15:26).
According to 1 Corinthians 15:28, Jesus will practically continue in eternal submission to God the Father. Ontologically, Jesus is equal with God as the Second Person of the Trinity “Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.”, (John 8:58). Just as God has absolute authority as Creator, Jesus has absolute authority as Creator (see Colossians 1:15-16;3:11).
As Paul continues in 1 Corinthians 15, he shows the implications of God’s being all in all. Those who are to be resurrected need to lead holy lives, fulfilling the purpose of bringing God glory. For if the resurrection isn’t true, why not “eat and drink, for tomorrow we die” “If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for tomorrow we die.”, (1 Corinthians 15:32)? However, the res
Resurrection is a reality—all of humanity will be raised by God, so “do not be deceived . . . and cease from sinning” «Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some lack the knowledge of God: I say this to your shame.», (1 Corinthians 15:34).
Jesus died, was buried, and rose from the dead. He will gather His chosen ones to Himself in the future, rule on earth, and eliminate Satan and death. After these events, all adversaries will be vanquished. Everything will be under God’s authority, with God being “all in all.” Considering this future, let us follow Jesus, refrain from sinning, and embrace God’s grace.
