Jesus is affirmed as King in Scripture, fulfilling the royal lineage through David and embodying the perfect reign of justice, mercy, and righteousness.
The affirmation of Jesus as our true King is deeply rooted in the narrative of Scripture, where He is prophesied to reign in the lineage of David. This is evident in passages such as Matthew 1:1 that traces Jesus’ genealogy back to David, highlighting His rightful claim to authority. Furthermore, Jesus embodies the fullness of God's kingdom, characterized by justice, mercy, and righteousness, fulfilling the covenant promises made to David. His reign, though not yet fully realized in this world due to the ongoing presence of sin and rebellion, is assured as He rules from Heaven and will ultimately establish His kingdom in fullness at His second coming, eternally defeating the forces of rebellion as anticipated in Revelation 11:15, where the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ.
Scripture References:
Matthew 1:1, Revelation 11:15
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