“…for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11 NASB)
Definition
Webster’s definition of Lord: having power, authority or influence; a master or ruler, leader, chief, superior, monarch, sovereign, king, emperor, prince, governor, and commander.
Bible’s definition of Lord: the name for God, it means that he is above all other things; a name that we use for Jesus; we use it when we obey him; someone with authority.
Jesus Christ is Lord
“For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Phil. 2:9-11 NASB)
There is one Lord, Jesus Christ
“…yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.” (1 Cor. 8:6 NASB)
He is Lord of lords and King of kings
“These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful.” (Rev. 17:14 NASB)
Preach Christ as Lord
“For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.” (2 Cor. 4:5 NASB)
Confess with your heart Jesus as Lord
“…that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom. 10:9 NASB)
Sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart
“…but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence.” (2 Peter 3:15 NASB)
If you call Him Lord, then do what he says
“Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?” (Luke 6:46 NIV)
Therefore
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” (Col. 3:17 NASB)