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The Scepter of Righteousness
ROMANS 5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
The message that Jesus preached was the gospel of the kingdom of God. A simple definition of a kingdom is a domain where a king rules. The dominion of God is a kingdom of mercy. His rule is full of mercy for those who put their trust in Him. Scriptures also tell us God's rule is established in righteousness. While these may seem to be opposing concepts we must see that through the Cross of Jesus, God established both righteousness and mercy. He found a way around His just judgment to show us His mercy and grace. .
Isaiah 16:5 states; "In mercy the throne will be established; and One will sit on it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness."
The Scepter of Righteousness
"Your Throne, Oh God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness;" Ps.
45:6,7a
A scepter is an ornate rod or wand that serves as an emblem of regal or imperial power and authority in the hand of a ruler. The scepter in the king's hand represents his authority and dominion. We are told in the above Scripture that God's scepter is described as a scepter of righteousness.
That is, His authority is righteousness; or it could be said the authority of righteousness is the authority of His Kingdom. So the extension of His rule is the extension of His righteousness. In fact, His Kingdom is described as a Kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy, in the Holy Spirit.
(Rom. 14:17) Add that to the fact that God wants to extend His rule and His dominion through His people, and we see that
ROMANS 5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
The message that Jesus preached was the gospel of the kingdom of God. A simple definition of a kingdom is a domain where a king rules. The dominion of God is a kingdom of mercy. His rule is full of mercy for those who put their trust in Him. Scriptures also tell us God's rule is established in righteousness. While these may seem to be opposing concepts we must see that through the Cross of Jesus, God established both righteousness and mercy. He found a way around His just judgment to show us His mercy and grace. .
Isaiah 16:5 states; "In mercy the throne will be established; and One will sit on it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness."
The Scepter of Righteousness
"Your Throne, Oh God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness;" Ps.
45:6,7a
A scepter is an ornate rod or wand that serves as an emblem of regal or imperial power and authority in the hand of a ruler. The scepter in the king's hand represents his authority and dominion. We are told in the above Scripture that God's scepter is described as a scepter of righteousness.
That is, His authority is righteousness; or it could be said the authority of righteousness is the authority of His Kingdom. So the extension of His rule is the extension of His righteousness. In fact, His Kingdom is described as a Kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy, in the Holy Spirit.
(Rom. 14:17) Add that to the fact that God wants to extend His rule and His dominion through His people, and we see that
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