Question 30
How does Christ execute the office of a king?
Christ executes the office of a king, in subduing us to Himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies.1
Scripture
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Psalm 110:3 [1]Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours. (ESV)
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Matthew 2:6 [1]“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” (ESV)
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1 Corinthians 15:25 [1]For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. (ESV)