Definition and Context
Supremacy refers to the state of being supreme, or having ultimate authority and power over all others. In a biblical context, supremacy is often attributed to God, who is recognized as the sovereign ruler over the universe. This concept is foundational to understanding the nature of God, His relationship with creation, and His authority over all things.

Divine Supremacy
The Bible consistently affirms the supremacy of God. In the Old Testament, God's supremacy is evident in His creation of the world and His ongoing governance of it. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This verse establishes God as the supreme Creator, whose power and authority are unmatched.

The Psalms frequently celebrate God's supreme rule. Psalm 103:19 declares, "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all." This verse highlights God's sovereign reign over the entire universe, emphasizing His ultimate authority.

In the New Testament, the supremacy of Christ is a central theme. Colossians 1:16-17 states, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." This passage underscores Christ's preeminence in creation and His sustaining power over all things.

Supremacy in Salvation
The supremacy of God is also evident in the realm of salvation. Ephesians 1:4-5 reveals God's sovereign choice in salvation: "For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will." This demonstrates God's supreme authority in the plan of redemption, orchestrating it according to His will and purpose.

Human Response to Divine Supremacy
Acknowledging God's supremacy calls for a response of worship, obedience, and submission. Romans 12:1 urges believers, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." Recognizing God's supreme authority should lead to a life of devotion and service.

Supremacy in Eschatology
The Bible also speaks of God's ultimate supremacy in eschatological terms. Revelation 19:16 describes Christ's return with the title, "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS," signifying His ultimate victory and supreme rule over all creation. This future event will fully manifest God's supremacy, as every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).

Conclusion
While the Bible does not use the term "supremacy" explicitly, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, affirming God's ultimate authority and power over all creation, history, and salvation. This understanding shapes the believer's worldview, calling for a life of worship and submission to the One who reigns supreme.(n.) The state of being supreme, or in the highest station of power; highest or supreme authority or power; as, the supremacy of a king or a parliament.2962. kurios -- lord, master
... From kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority, ie (as noun) controller; by implication,
Master (as a respectful title) -- God, Lord, master, Sir. ...
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The Supremacy of Christ
... III. PAUL'S WRITINGS STUDY IX THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST. ... The Supremacy of
Christ.+"These Epistles mark a new stage in the writings of Paul. ...
/.../sell/bible studies in the life of paul/study ix the supremacy of.htm

The Soul's Supremacy.
... Chapter XIII."The Soul's Supremacy. It next remains to examine where lies
the supremacy; in other words, which of the two is superior ...
/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter xiii the souls supremacy.htm

The Natural Supremacy of Reflection
... SERMON III. The natural supremacy of reflection. The natural supremacy
of reflection or conscience being thus established, we may ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/butler/human nature/sermon iii the natural supremacy.htm

The Unity of the Godhead and the Supremacy and Sole Government of ...
... Chapter IV."The Unity of the Godhead and the Supremacy and Sole Government of the
Divine Being The Monarchy Not at All Impaired by the Catholic Doctrine. ...
/.../tertullian/against praxeas/chapter iv the unity of the.htm

Whether the Demons Will Carry Out the Sentence of the Judge on the ...
... will then bring to naught [*Vulg.: 'When He shall have brought to naught', etc.]
all principality, and power, and virtue." Therefore all supremacy will cease ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the demons will carry.htm

Other Beings Besides God are in Scripture Called God this ...
... congregation of the mighty; [2401] He judgeth among the gods." And again, "I have
said, Ye are gods." [2402] As therefore the attribute of supremacy would be ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter vii other beings besides god.htm

Troubles of the Closing Years.
... [270] It has seemed to some that this coldness in the West was largely due to
resentment at Basil's non-recognition of the supremacy of the Roman see. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/x troubles of the closing years.htm

Profanations of Good and Truth
... There is another kind of profanation of holy things that those come into who have
supremacy as their end, and regard the holy things of the Word, of the church ...
/.../spiritual life and the word of god/part thirdprofanations of good and.htm

Marcion Untrue to his Theory He Pretends that his Gods are Equal ...
... Besides, it is not the characteristic of God to cease from any attribute
[2397] of His divinity"say, from His supremacy. For at ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter vi marcion untrue to his.htm

After Prayer Jesus Selects Twelve Apostles.
... That Peter had supremacy or authority over his brethren is nowhere stated by Christ,
or claimed by Peter, or owned by the rest of the twelve. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xli after prayer jesus selects.htm

Supremacy (1 Occurrence)
... (n.) The state of being supreme, or in the highest station of power; highest or
supreme authority or power; as, the supremacy of a king or a parliament. ...
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Maccabaeus
... resulted the 65 years (129-64 BC) of the completely independent rule of the Hasmonean
dynasty (see ASMONEANS) that elapsed between the Greek supremacy of the ...
/m/maccabaeus.htm - 17k

Sanctification (13 Occurrences)
... Yahweh's holiness is His supremacy, His sovereignty, His glory, His essential being
as God. ... It is God asserting His supremacy, His unique claim. ...
/s/sanctification.htm - 45k

Authority (326 Occurrences)
... "The supremacy of conscience is the essence of natural religion, the supremacy of
apostle or pope or church or bishop is the essence of revealed; and when such ...
/a/authority.htm - 69k

Maccabees
... resulted the 65 years (129-64 BC) of the completely independent rule of the Hasmonean
dynasty (see ASMONEANS) that elapsed between the Greek supremacy of the ...
/m/maccabees.htm - 52k

Habakkuk (3 Occurrences)
... THE TIME 1. Date 2. Occasion IV. ITS TEACHING 1. Universal Supremacy of Yahweh 2.
Faithfulness the Guarantee of Permanency LITERATURE I. The Author. ...
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Cush (31 Occurrences)
... In all probability Semitic tribes were classed as Hamitic simply because they
acknowledged the supremacy of the Hamitic Egyptians, just as the non-Sem Elamites ...
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Syria (73 Occurrences)
... of Soil (8) Flora (9) Fauna (10) Minerals (11) Central Position 4. History (1)
Canaanitic Semites (2) Sargon of Agade (3) Babylonian Supremacy (4) Hittite and ...
/s/syria.htm - 60k

Alexandria (4 Occurrences)
... This position of supremacy was maintained during the Roman domination up
to the 5th century during which Alexandria began to decline. ...
/a/alexandria.htm - 31k

Supreme (13 Occurrences)

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