Christ Quote by Earl Paulk
“The Church has been foreordained of God to become that people who will become so glorified that we can bring Christ back to the earth. This glorified church must make the earth God's footstool before Jesus can come again.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Prophetic Vision of the Church, Earl Paulk, 1970s
The church must become glorified and dominate earth to prepare for Christ’s return, viewing Earth as a divine footstool.
In simple terms: Church seeks glory to enable Christ’s return.
Key Takeaway
Focus on spiritual humility.
Themes
religion
eschatology
dominion
spirituality
authority
Mood
hopeful
controversial
Type
theological
prophetic
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- missionary work
- public preaching
- faith education
Key Concepts
Kingdom theology
millennialism
human stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- Is earthly domination compatible with Christian humility?
- How does this view affect environmental care?
A Different Perspective
Dominion over earth can conflict with stewardship values.
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