How Psalm 82 and John 10 Point to Jesus as the DESTROYER of Gods

Summary

The script delves into the concept of 'sons of God' beyond human sons, referencing Psalm 82 and its implications for spiritual warfare. It explores the 'already' and 'not yet' aspects of eschatological judgment, where the Day of the Lord will see both earthly nations and heavenly hosts judged. Drawing from Isaiah and the New Testament, it discusses the defeat of supernatural beings and the authority of Jesus over them, culminating in the end times when Jesus will deliver the kingdom to God the Father after destroying all powers.

Takeaways

• 📜 Jesus doesn't merely claim equality with men but points to Psalm 82 to highlight the existence of other 'sons of God' who are more than mortal.
• ⚔️ Spiritual warfare involves an 'already' aspect in Christ's defeat of spiritual authorities and a 'not yet' judgment to come during the Day of the Lord.
• 🌍 Psalm 82 describes the eschatological judgment where God will judge both earthly nations and their supernatural rulers.
• 🛡️ The term 'host' in Isaiah 34:1-4 refers to spiritual beings, not humans, emphasizing a dual judgment of nations and heavenly beings.
• 🕊️ Yahweh's council includes loyal 'sons of God,' a divine assembly that approves of the Day of the Lord's judgment.
• 📖 Paul's writings in 1 Corinthians and Ephesians link Christ’s resurrection to the defeat of spiritual rulers, powers, and authorities.
• ✝️ Colossians 2:13-15 underscores that Christ's death and resurrection disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities, putting them to open shame.
• 🌿 The 'now' fulfillment of Psalm 82 nullifies the authority of the rebellious spiritual powers over nations, allowing them to turn back to God.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Paul's argument in Galatians ties the Abrahamic covenant to Christ, whose work allows all nations to be blessed and freed from spiritual oppression.
• ⏳ The 'already' and 'not yet' aspects of judgment are central themes in Isaiah 24 and 34, Revelation, and Paul's letters, showing a consistent biblical message about the ultimate defeat of spiritual powers.

Q & A

What is the significance of Psalm 82 in the context of spiritual warfare?

Psalm 82 is significant in the context of spiritual warfare because it references the judgment of supernatural beings, the 'sons of God,' who are more than men. The psalm describes a future eschatological judgment where these beings are judged by God and stripped of their power over the nations.

What does the phrase 'already' and 'not yet' refer to in the discussion?

The phrase 'already' refers to the current, partial fulfillment of spiritual warfare, where the power of the principalities and authorities has been nullified through Christ's work. 'Not yet' refers to the future, final judgment that will occur in the eschaton, when all supernatural and earthly powers will be fully destroyed.

How does the speaker interpret Isaiah 34:1-4?

The speaker interprets Isaiah 34:1-4 as a description of the judgment of both the nations and the heavenly hosts, linking the earthly nations with their supernatural rulers. This judgment is part of the Day of the Lord, when God will bring destruction to both the earthly kings and the spiritual beings behind them.

What is the significance of the term 'their hosts' in Isaiah 34?

The term 'their hosts' in Isaiah 34 is significant because, according to the speaker, whenever the Hebrew term 'Saba' is suffixed with the third plural, it always refers to supernatural beings and not humans. This highlights the judgment of the heavenly hosts alongside the nations during the Day of the Lord.

How does Paul's discussion of resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15 relate to spiritual warfare?

Paul’s discussion in 1 Corinthians 15 relates to spiritual warfare by connecting Christ’s resurrection with the defeat of spiritual rulers, authorities, and powers. Paul indicates that at the end of days, Christ will destroy all these spiritual entities, completing the 'not yet' phase of spiritual warfare.

How does Colossians 2:13-15 relate to the defeat of spiritual powers?

Colossians 2:13-15 explains that through Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, the rulers and authorities have been disarmed and publicly shamed. This indicates that Christ’s victory over these spiritual powers is part of the 'already' phase, where their authority has been nullified, but their final defeat is yet to come.

Why does the speaker mention the Abrahamic Covenant in relation to the nations?

The speaker mentions the Abrahamic Covenant because it promised that through the seed of Abraham, all nations would be blessed. Paul interprets this seed as Christ, whose work nullified the authority of the spiritual powers over the nations, allowing people to return to God. This ties back to the fulfillment of the covenant.

What role does Jesus play in the judgment of supernatural powers according to the speaker?

According to the speaker, Jesus plays the role of the judge who executes God's judgment on the supernatural powers, as outlined in Psalm 82. Through his death, resurrection, and future return, Jesus is the agent who enacts the 'already' and 'not yet' judgments over the spiritual rulers and authorities.

How does the speaker connect 1 Peter 3 with spiritual warfare?

The speaker connects 1 Peter 3 with spiritual warfare by highlighting how the resurrection of Christ and the associated imagery of baptism signify the defeat of spiritual powers. This passage reinforces the 'already' aspect of Christ’s victory over these entities, which is being worked out through the Gospel.

What is the speaker's interpretation of Jesus' statement in John 10 regarding Psalm 82?

The speaker interprets Jesus' statement in John 10 as a declaration of his divine status, where Jesus refers to Psalm 82 to show that other 'sons of God' exist who are more than men. He uses this to assert his authority in the heavenly council and clarify that he is not just another son of God, but the Lord of the council.