Explaining the Right Hand of God

The teaching by Shawn McCraney examines the biblical symbolism of Jesus sitting at the right hand of God, often misconceived due to traditional teachings, by exploring scriptural references such as Psalm 110:1 and Hebrews 1. It emphasizes that this position signifies the power and authority given to Jesus by God, which is a temporary arrangement until His enemies are subdued, as highlighted in discussions of biblical texts like Matthew 26:64, Mark 16:19, and Acts 5:31.

Jesus, after purging humanity's sins, is exalted at the right hand of God, symbolizing the authority and power bestowed upon Him as Lord over all creation, except God Himself. This exaltation, described in scriptures such as Hebrews and Acts, emphasizes that all authority was given to Jesus by God, who made Him Lord of both the living and the dead through His victory over death and resurrection.

Through his resurrection and ascension, Jesus was exalted above the angels and seated at the right hand of God, signifying his supreme authority and power over all creation, which is evident from scriptures such as Hebrews 1 and Ephesians 1:20-21. This exaltation, as seen in Philippians 2:9-11, entails that every knee should bow and confess Jesus Christ as Lord, acknowledging the authority given to Him by God, which places Him above every name and dominion, yet under God.

Shawn teaches that post-resurrection, Jesus is given authority over all creation with everything placed under his subjection by God, except for God Himself, likening this to Joseph's authority granted by Pharaoh in Egypt. The relationship between Jesus and God is one where Jesus exercises divine authority, but God remains supreme, as exemplified through scriptural references from Colossians, 1 Corinthians, Genesis, and Hebrews.

God gave His Son, Jesus of Nazareth, ultimate authority over heaven and earth as a result of His obedience, but this position of authority is temporary and meant to last until all enemies, including death, are defeated. Once this is accomplished, Jesus will return the kingdom to God, demonstrating that while Jesus has supreme authority, He remains distinct from God, who is the source of all power.