Written by Sam Powell

So just a quick reminder here: The "dominion mandate" - be fruitful and multiply and have dominion - was given to our first parents, Adam and Eve. It was related to the kingdom of God. Adam and Eve were to fill the earth with image-bearers of God as vice-regents of the King. They failed and the whole world fell into the bondage of sin. Satan usurped the kingdom, holding the world in bondage through the fear of death. But Jesus, the second Adam, broke that power through death by his resurrection. He ascended into heaven, having been given power over all things. He is even now spreading his kingdom through the proclamation of the gospel and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It is not of this earth and is not spread with the weapons and strategies of this earth. He established the kingdom of God, binding the "Strong man" and plundering his kingdom through the proclamation of the Gospel. The "dominion mandate" is not fulfilled by "kingdom fecundity", for that which is born of the flesh is flesh, according the Jesus. You must be born again by the Spirit of God. Having a multitude of children will do nothing to bring in the kingdom of God. The sacrament of circumcision taught that, and Israel didn't listen. Perhaps it is time that WE listened. That which is born of the flesh is flesh. You must be born again. To summarize, everyone: "Be fruitful and multiply" is not fulfilled by marrying a sex-bot and pumping out kids. It is fulfilled by union with Christ through faith. "Have dominion" is fulfilled by Christ, not you. He is the Son of Man that has been given dominion. Compare Psalm 8 with Hebrews 2:6-9 Practically speaking - don't marry a "dominion partner". Marry a believer in Christ whose faith is in Christ alone and who seeks above all to be conformed to His image. Or - don't marry at all, and instead serve God in your singleness. Or in whatever state. Being married or being single has nothing to do with your usefulness in the kingdom of God. Be united to Christ by faith, in whatever state you are in, and give him the glory. Now back to your regularly scheduled day... From Sam Powell