From then on, the apostles’ message was that Jesus is Lord, meaning “Jesus is God.” Peter’s sermon on the Day of Pentecost contained that theme: “Let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36). It began with Thomas’ exclamation when Jesus appeared to the disciples after His resurrection: “Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” (John 20:28). Saying, “Jesus is Lord,” became a way of declaring Jesus’ deity. However, after the resurrection, the title “Lord,” as applied to Jesus, became much more than a title of honor or respect.

In Jesus’ day the word lord was often used as a title of respect toward earthly authorities when the leper called Jesus “Lord” in Matthew 8:2, he was showing Jesus respect as a healer and teacher (see also Matthew 8:25 and 15:25). Generally speaking, a lord is someone with authority, control, or power over others to say that someone is “lord” is to consider that person a master or ruler of some kind.

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