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F. His Kingly Office
As the second person of the Trinity, co-creator with the Father, Christ is the eternal king over all things. As Savior, He is the king of a spiritual kingdom—that is, He rules in the hearts and lives of His people. By reason of His spiritual kingship, Christ is called the “head” of the church (Eph. 1:22).
Christ rules and governs all things on behalf of His church. He will not allow His purposes to be frustrated in the end. Christ received this universal kingship when God exalted Him to His place of honor in heaven. He will deliver this kingdom to the Father when He accomplishes the final victory over evil (1 Cor. 15:24–28), i.e., when He destroys this world-order once for all and makes it new. Then the universe as we know it will cease to exist. No human kings or diabolical powers will be able to reign. Only Christ and His Kingdom will be preserved.
Christ rules and governs all things on behalf of His church. He will not allow His purposes to be frustrated in the end. Christ received this universal kingship when God exalted Him to His place of honor in heaven. He will deliver this kingdom to the Father when He
accomplishes the final victory over evil (1 Cor. 15:24–28), i.e., when He destroys this world-order once for all and makes it new. Then the universe as we know it will cease to exist. No human kings or diabolical powers will be able to reign. Only Christ and His Kingdom will be preserved.
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