Judaism Quote by Lewis Sperry Chafer
““It is recorded of Jesus that He was "born King of the Jews" (Mt. 2:2). To this throne He made final claim at His trial (Mt. 27:11). And under this accusation He suffered (Mt. 27:29) and died (Mt. 27:37). One needs only to search the Scriptures to discover the fact that He is never mentioned as King of the church, nor King of the nations until He comes again as "King of kings, and Lord of lords" (Rev. 19:16).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fundamentals, Volume 4, 1910
Jesus is portrayed as a king in the biblical narrative, but his ultimate kingship is revealed only in eschatological prophecy.
In simple terms: Jesus is called king, but true reign is future.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the difference between earthly titles and divine destiny.
Themes
theology
prophecy
Christology
biblical interpretation
kingdom
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- preaching
- apologetics
- missionary work
Key Concepts
Eschatology
biblical literalism
Christological titles
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “King of kings” mean for believers today?
- How does this view affect Christian hope?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary on the timing and nature of Christ’s reign.
