There are all kinds of voices talking today about the return of our King, Jesus Christ. Some say He will come prior to the Great Tribulation, others say He will come in the middle of it, while others declare He will return at the end of it. Then there are the pre-millennialists, the post-millennialists, and the a-millennialists. Some point to this one as being the anti-christ, others point to someone else. And the trouble is, they can all argue their point quite convincingly! So in this post, I want us to quietly consider the first of three important things concerning the return of the King.
King of Kings
Jesus is Lord!
These three words, Jesus is Lord, comprise the earliest Christian Creed we know of. This statement serves as an adequate confession of faith as it sums up the whole biblical revelation of Jesus Christ. How can that be? Read on and see what I mean…
Who is this Child?
At the Advent season, there is a question that presents itself and demands an answer. It is a question that must be answered by every age and generation. The question is this: “Who is this Child?” Who is this Child whose birth gave rise to a holiday that is celebrated all over the world? Who is this Child that has sparked so much controversy and debate? Who is this Child that some faithfully adhere to and others despise? We don’t have to go far to find the answer.
So Who is Really in Charge?
The votes have been cast. The political commercials are now silent. Officials have been elected into offices of political power. But, now that it is all said and done, who is really in charge?
A New Kind of Politics
On his blog “Confessions of a Former Preacher,” Dan Bouchelle shares a powerful post entitled “Jesus vs. the Powers.” It is a must read from anyone who is serious about the Kingdom of God. I want to share a portion of his article with you in light of today’s election in the United States.
