Q45
How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself,174 and giving them officers,175 laws,176 and censures, by which he visibly governs them;177 in bestowing saving grace upon his elect,178 rewarding their obedience,179 and correcting them for their sins,180 preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings,181 restraining and overcoming all their enemies,182 and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory,183 and their good;184 and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.185
Scripture Proofs
174
Acts 15:14-16Genesis 49:10Psalm 110:3
175
Ephesians 4:11-121 Corinthians 12:28
176
Isaiah 33:22
177
Matthew 18:17-181 Corinthians 5:4-5
178
Acts 5:31
179
Revelation 22:12Revelation 2:10
180
Revelation 3:19
181
Isaiah 63:9
182
1 Corinthians 15:25Psalm 110:1-2
183
Romans 14:10-11
184
Romans 8:28
185
2 Thessalonians 1:8-9Psalm 2:8-9