Where will Christ's promised government and peace be established?
Christ's promised government and peace will be established upon the throne of David, in His Kingdom. Scripture says the increase of His government and peace will have no end, established with judgment and justice forever. Man and the United Nations cannot bring it in; God Himself will perform it.
Les teaches that peace in Scripture means more than the absence of war; it is the whole sphere of good things God is ready to pour out, but He cannot until Christ is King. He explains that the increase of Christ's government and peace will have no end, and it will come upon the throne of David and upon His Kingdom. It will be established with judgment and justice from henceforth, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform it. Les emphasizes that man cannot do it, the United Nations cannot do it, but God Himself will bring it in. He also notes that Covenant and Kingdom are two key words to watch for, and that the Old Testament foundation is essential for understanding these promises.