Question 26
How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself,1 in ruling and defending us,2 and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.3
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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Isaiah 33:22 [2]For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us. (ESV)
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1 Corinthians 15:25 [3]For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. (ESV)
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Acts 12:17 [3]But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place. (ESV)
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Acts 18:9–10 [3]And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.” (ESV)