Christ is currently ruling and reigning over all things. “Everything [is currently] in subjection under his feet,” and God the Father has “left nothing outside of [Christ’s] control” (Hebrews 2:8). In other words, regardless of how many “kingdoms” there may or may not be, there is only one “King.” And this King is presently ruling over everything, even sin and …
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Two Kingdoms, One King
Christ is currently ruling and reigning over all things. “Everything [is currently] in subjection under his feet,” and God the Father has “left nothing outside of [Christ’s] control” (Hebrews 2:8). In other words, regardless of how many “kingdoms” there may or may not be, there is only one “King.” And this King is presently ruling over everything, even sin and suffering.
19 …According to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church. Ephesians 1:19-22 ESV
Can You Lose Your Salvation?
The “message declared by angels [which] proved to be reliable” was the Law of God, namely, the Ten Commandments. According to Deuteronomy 33:5, that was the day when God declared that he was “King in Jeshurun.” So God delivered his Law and announced his Kingship through Moses and angels. But now God has delivered not only his Law but his …
A Lesson In Christology: Eternal, Immutable, & Supreme
The “message declared by angels [which] proved to be reliable” was the Law of God, namely, the Ten Commandments. According to Deuteronomy 33:5, that was the day when God declared that he was “King in Jeshurun.” So God delivered his Law and announced his Kingship through Moses and angels. But now God has delivered not only his Law but his …
Prophecy Has Ceased: No New Revelation
Throughout human history, God has spoken to mankind through his prophets, but in these last days God has spoken to us by his Son, Jesus Christ. It’s important to recognize that Christ does not break with the great Jewish history. To the contrary, Jesus comes to bring it to fulfillment. Without him the Old Testament revelation is partial, fragmentary, preparatory, …
Who Is This King Of Glory?
On the surface, Psalm 24 describes David and his men as they approached the gates of Jerusalem with the ark of the covenant. And yet, in a much deeper sense, this is a prophetic description of the majestic scene of heaven directly after the ascension of Jesus. For the first time in history, a man actually approached the gates of …