Kingdom Disciples

In the Book of Revelation , Jesus is designated as the “ Ruler of the Kings of the Earth .” Moreover, this declaration is made in the PRESENT TENSE , and his present sovereignty over the Earth and its nations is based on his past death and resurrection, NOT on any hereditary rights, economic power, or military might. He sits on God’s Throne as the slain “ Lamb ,” and he reigns over all things because of his submission to an unjust death.

The Book of Revelation presents images that are often jarring and paradoxical, visions that do not conform to popular expectations about how God works or where His redemptive purposes will end. His goals in subjugating His enemies and judging the nations differ radically from many traditional notions and so-called “human wisdom.” Just as his contemporaries did not understand Jesus of Nazareth, so we too often fail to comprehend the “ Slain Lamb ” and how he reigns from the Divine Throne.