Kingdom Disciples

Jesus proclaimed a new political reality, the Kingdom of God, which bears little resemblance to the political systems and regimes of this age . Jesus appeared in Galilee proclaiming the Kingdom of God – “ Repent, for the kingdom is at hand .” The Kingdom promised by God was arriving in Christ’s life and ministry. He is the Messiah and King of Israel who summons all men to turn from their wicked ways and submit to his lordship while the opportunity remains.

Les Thessaloniciens ont reçu l'Évangile du Christ dans la tribulation, mais sont restés fidèles tout en anticipant avec impatience le retour de Jésus – 1 Thessaloniciens 1: 1-7. Dans le premier chapitre des  Premiers Thessaloniciens , Paul anticipe les principaux sujets de la Lettre - la tribulation des croyants, l'espérance chrétienne et “ l'arrivée ” de Jésus, lorsqu'il sauvera son peuple de la colère, ressuscitera les justes morts et “ rencontrera ” ses saints assemblés alors qu'il descend du Ciel. Ce jour-là, nous “ obtiendrons le salut par notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ .”

The Thessalonians received the Gospel of Christ in tribulation yet remained faithful while eagerly anticipating the return of Jesus – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7. In the first chapter of  First Thessalonians , Paul anticipates the Letter’s main subjects - the tribulation of believers, Christian hope, and “ the arrival ” of Jesus, when he will rescue his people from wrath, resurrect the righteous dead, and “ meet ” his assembled saints as he descends from Heaven. On that day, we will “ obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ .”

Jesus, the Slain Lamb, is the Ruler of the Kings of the Earth, the King of Kings who now reigns over all the nations of the Earth . Jesus has reigned as Sovereign over the nations since his Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. Even now, he is seated on the Throne of David at the right hand of God. Because of his “ obedience unto death ,” God appointed him as “ the Ruler of the Kings of the Earth .” He is the only true emperor, and global hegemony belongs to him alone. All other political powers are subordinate to him.

Jésus, l'Agneau immolé, est le Souverain des Rois de la Terre, le Roi des Rois qui règne maintenant sur toutes les nations de la Terre . Jésus a régné en Souverain sur les nations depuis sa Mort, sa Résurrection et son Ascension. Même maintenant, il est assis sur le trône de David à la droite de Dieu. En raison de son “ obéissance jusqu'à la mort ”, Dieu l'a nommé “ le Souverain des rois de la Terre ”. Il est le seul véritable empereur, et l'hégémonie mondiale n'appartient qu'à lui. Tous les autres pouvoirs politiques lui sont subordonnés.