Christ as Potentate | 1 Timothy 6:15

Christ as Potentate: Jesus Is the King of Kings

A. Jesus is King as the Son of David.

1. The Shiloh of Jacob’s blessing of Judah, Genesis 40:10, the Promised Messiah.
2. The Star and Scepter out of Jacob in the oracle of Balaam about the latter days, Numbers 24:17, the Coming of the Messiah.

B. Jesus is King as the Son of God, Psalm 2:7 & 2 Samuel 7:14.

1. Israel was the son of God by adoption, Exodus 4:22ff; Hosea 11:1.
2. Kings of Israel were also the sons of God by adoption, Psalm 2:7 & 2 Samual 7:14.
3. Jesus is the True Son of God; He was not adopted.

C. Jesus is King as the Son of Man.

Christ as Potentate: Jesus Is the Lord of Lords

A. Lord is the old covenant name for God, Exodus 3.

1. The Lord is the creator of life.
2. The Lord is the Sovereign of the Universe.

B. Lord is the new covenant name for Christ.

1. The Lord is the creator of eternal life.
2. The Lord is the Sovereign of the Kingdom of God.

Conclusion

1. As prophet, Jesus represents God to man.
2. As priest, Jesus represents man to God.
3. As potentate, Christ/Jesus is God incarnate.

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