João 18

João 18

Ironside - John 18:36 - see Continual Burnt Offering August 21 Jesus did not deny that He would have a kingdom in this world. The prophets of old predicted the triumph of the kingdom of God, administered by the Son of man (Daniel 7:13, 14) in this lower universe. But when that day dawns it will not be a dominion of the present world order. It will be a heavenly kingdom set up on earth. Not by man’s power, as through armies and carnal weapons, will His authority be set up and maintained. God the Father will give Him the throne of David when the appointed hour shall strike. Then He will rule the nations with the inflexible rod of righteousness, and His saints will reign with Him, thus sharing His glory. Lo! He comes, from heaven descending, Once for favored sinners slain! Thousand thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of His train! Hallelujah! Jesus comes, and comes to reign! See the Saviour, long expected, Now in solemn pomp appear! And His saints, by man rejected, All His heavenly glory share. Hallelujah! See the Son of God appear! —C. Wesley F B