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The names of Jesus in the book of Revelation – Part 42

By Emeritus Prof. Mercy Olumide
21 October 2018   |   3:43 am
The Bible recognises Jesus’ present kingship and presents the kingship as a spiritual one (John 18:36).The crowd proclaimed Jesus King during His triumphal entry on Palm Sunday (John 12:12-19).

Emeritus Prof. Mercy Olumide

The Bible recognises Jesus’ present kingship and presents the kingship as a spiritual one (John 18:36).The crowd proclaimed Jesus King during His triumphal entry on Palm Sunday (John 12:12-19). We might say the door of heaven opened a bit, so that for a brief moment, His true kingship appeared to people on earth. He claimed that if the people had kept silent on that historic occasion, the stones would have cried out to proclaim Him King.

In addition to Christ’s present rule, His kingship will become fully evident in the future. We will see and understand this clearly, when Jesus returns (Matt 19:28). The future kingdom will be essentially the same as the present rule, in the sense that men and women will acknowledge Christ’s rule in their hearts. It will differ, however, in that His rule will be perfect and visible (1 Cor. 15:24-28). Once manifest, the future kingdom will endure forever. Christ will rule over all things in heaven and on earth. At this time, God the Father will exalt Jesus, His Son, to the highest place of authority and honour. At the name of Jesus, every knee will bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:9-11).

Jesus established His kingship through His sacrificial death, as each of the Gospels shows
clearly. Pilate recognised more than he knew, when he created the sign, King of the Jews. Jesus Christ, the King, will continue to reign as God and will forever exercise His power for the benefit of the redeemed and for the glory of His kingdom.
(25) “The Bright and Morning Star” (22:16)

 
I am ……. the Bright and Morning Star.” (Rev 22:16)
As the Messiah, He is the “Bright and Morning Star,” the Light of salvation to all.
Christ is called the morning star in Rev 2:28, 22:16, and 2 Pet 1:19. A morning star appears just before dawn, when the night is coldest and darkest. When the world is at its bleakest point, Christ will burst onto the scene, exposing evil with His light of truth and bringing His promised reward.

Christ is the “morning star,” and when He returns, He will shine in His full glory.
Until that day, we have Scripture as a light and the Holy Spirit to illuminate Scripture for us and guide us as we seek the truth. For more on Christ as the morning star, see Luke 1:78; Ephesians 5:14; Revelation 2:28; 22:16. See Num 24:17

Conclusion.
The book of Revelation is apocalyptic (meaning uncovered, unveiled, or revealed) in style. The book is the revelation of, concerning, and from Jesus Christ. The book of Revelation is primarily to reveal Christ. The descriptive names of Jesus in the book of Revelation have been extensively analysed. See the objective of the analysis in the first publication 29th October 2017. Although Jesus gave this revelation of Himself over 2000 years ago, it still stands as a comfort and challenge to God’s people today. Christ will surely return to rescue His people and settle accounts with all who defy Him. Be full of hope, knowing that Christ is God, and all who trust Him and persevere to the end will be saved (Mat 10:22; Rev 2:7).

“And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.” (Rev 21:3)
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