Shaking Up The Monarchy! (part 3 of 4)

The Monarchy was shaken up at the coming of Christ. Yet, because Christ is King the SHAKING UP continues in the lives of those who turn to Him from whatever had been sovereign before. It is through Jesus that the power of this SHAKE UP is found.

The Greek word "basileuo" is translated to be king, to exercise kingly power, or to reign. Note how Paul used this word as he provided a contrast between that which came through Adam and Christ.

Paul stated. . .
"(17) For if, because of one man's trespass, DEATH REIGNED through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness REIGN IN LIFE through the one man Jesus Christ." ( Romans 5:17 ESV)

At one point "death" was KING, but through Christ "life" has become KING! Isn't that a powerful thought; to consider the SOVEREIGNTY OF LIFE over death? In Christ it is not death, but rather LIFE that holds the power. That is both life now ( John 10:10) and for eternity!

If Jesus is KING in our life then that also means LIFE IS KING as well. What greater KING could we desire?

Have a great day EXPERIENCING THE SOVEREIGN LIFE IN CHRIST!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 05/07/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV)]

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