Doug Wilson:
"We see that Christ was appointed by GOd to be the heir of all things. When Christ sent out His apostles to disciple the nations, it was based upon this inheritance, already established. He owns it all already. Understanding this makes a great difference in preaching -- are we begging or declaring? We are commissioned to declare to the world an accomplished fact. Christ is King. This is not a campaign to get everyone to vote for Him so that He might become president at some future date. This is a word spoken from heaven. All authority in heaven and on earth is in the palm of Jesus Christ."
We need to balance with this Paul's "we persuade men," I think. But the main point is that God will sovereignly accomplish His purpose, and it is a grand end. Preach with that end in mind!
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