Posts Tagged ‘reigning’
Isn’t Jesus supposed to reign over Israel?
Question: How is it that the following verses define the church as the kingdom of Christ when it specifically states the kingdom of heaven? “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I…
Read MoreWhen and how long does Christ reign?
Question: Good Morning Brother Hamilton, Thank you for your amazing website! It’s been a fundamental part of my Christian walk. Can you please clarify this for me? When does Christ reign? Now – I Corinthians 15:23-26 Christ reigns until death is abolished, then the kingdom is returned to the Father. In other words, the judgment is…
Read MoreOn Earth, as It Is in Heaven
by Doy Moyer We pray that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). When we pray this, we are also praying that God’s kingdom, God’s rule, “come” not in the sense of Acts 2 or even in the sense of judgment, though both manifest His kingdom; rather, we are…
Read MoreHow can Christ rule on David’s throne while in heaven?
Question: One of my students states “… that Christ has to rule on David’s throne, I didn’t know David had a throne in heaven …” Is this student coming from a Baptist line of thinking? Thanks for your help. Answer: There are numerous denominations that ascribe to a premillennial form of thinking, Baptist being one…
Read MoreThe Christian’s Reign
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton A large number of passages establish the reign of Christians. Paul tells us that Christians will reign with Christ after this life is over. “This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If…
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