The Offices of Christ
Christ as King
The Ruler of All
Description
Christ is the anointed King, heir to David's throne, yet His kingdom far surpasses any earthly monarchy. He is 'King of kings and Lord of lords,' exercising sovereign authority over all creation. His kingdom is 'not of this world'—not established by worldly power but by the Spirit's work in human hearts. Yet it is real, present (in the church), and future (in consummation). As King, He protects His people, conquers their enemies, and governs them by His Word and Spirit. Every knee shall bow to this King—willingly now in worship or unwillingly at judgment.
Key Verses
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight... Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world.
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.