"[GOD] LEFT NOTHING THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO HIM" -- HEBREWS 2:8
An important scripture that sheds light on the subject of Christ's authority and all that was given him at his resurrection from death is found at Hebrews 2:8 which says:
"All things you subjected under his feet.
For in that he subjected all things to him
[God] left nothing that is not subject to him.
Now, though, we do not yet see all things in subjection to him."
(New World Translation)
For in that he subjected all things to him
[God] left nothing that is not subject to him.
Now, though, we do not yet see all things in subjection to him."
(New World Translation)
Now, think for a minute.
This plain statement above that Paul makes to Hebrew Christians, was obviously written in Paul's day, yes by Paul's own hand, correct? Yes, it was. So then, Paul was clearly saying, in his day, Jehovah had already ... already taken the grand step and had indeed, "subjected" [past tense, according to the Watchtower Society's own bible] ... "subjected all things" unto Jesus. Case closed!
Yes, this grand act, was already done, already accomplished ... by Jehovah God, the Almighty.
Indeed, Paul said Jehovah had already "subjected ALL THINGS UNDER HIS FEET," namely Jesus, who was already in Heaven and already granted the inestimable, wondrous privilege to "Sit Upon Jehovah God's Throne," yes in Paul's day. (Hebrews 1:3; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 3:21) To be sure, this is a unique scripture, a verse that the Watchtower Society has NOT spent much time examining in their literature. We see this is so because Hebrews 2:8 defeats them soundly, and their foolish teaching of 1914. This verse shows us, that indeed, "all things have been made subject" to Jesus, since his resurrection. (Romans 1:4) In fact, as it says above, "[God] has left nothing ... nothing, that is not subject" to him. That's right, "nothing," that was left "not subject" to Jesus' Heavenly Kingdom Authority, yes as early as the first century, as Paul shows.
Therefore, according to this verse, Jesus Christ is in complete control of "all things," and "nothing" is exempt from his authority and control. However, Paul adds this enlightening point for us by saying, "...though, we do not see all things in subjection to him." We, today, do not actually see the full power of Jesus demonstrated in "making all things subject" to him. No, even though in actuality everything is "subject" to Jesus right now. Nevertheless, God's Son simply has not TOTALLY EXERCISED that power to fully demonstrate his domination over everything. That comes later.
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