Rattigan3502 days ago
"God has promised that David’s throne will be reestablished upon the earth:"
You are wrong here.
The throne is in heaven.
How is it that everyone ignores Heb 12:22 where it says Heavenly Jerusalem??
The government will be in heaven and the people will be on earth.
What is the meaning of these scriptures?
45 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?46It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.47Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
What does Jesus possess? Authority in the heavens and also upon the earth. This servant receives kingship upon the earth.
Revelation 5:10 states: "You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth." This verse suggests that those chosen by God will serve as both kings and priests, exercising authority and spiritual leadership on earth.
Jesus reigns in heaven, but earthly governance is still essential:
Matthew 6:10—"Let your will take place in heaven and also upon the earth." This confirms that God's rule isn't confined to heaven.
Revelation 5:10—"They will reign upon the earth." This directly states that kings and priests will have authority on earth.
David’s throne and earthly rulership:
2 Samuel 7:12-13—"I will raise up your offspring to succeed you... and I will establish his kingdom." This implies that governance is restored on earth, just as promised to David.
While Hebrews 12:22 speaks of Heavenly Jerusalem, that doesn't negate the presence of a righteous earthly rulership under divine authority.
The faithful servant receives kingship on earth:
Matthew 24:45-47—"The master has put him in charge... he will put him in charge of all his possessions." What does Jesus possess? Authority in both heaven and earth.
E.