Why is Christ not the King of the Church even though He is King of kings?
Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords absolutely, but not for the Church. Paul never refers to Christ as King of the Church. To the Church He is Savior, Redeemer, and Head of the Body. Believers are not His subjects but His co-heirs, so they await the Savior, not a King.
Les explains that although Christ will be King of kings and Lord of lords absolutely, that kingship is not His relationship to the Church. The Church is not looking for a King but for the Savior. Paul never refers to Christ as the King of the Church, only as the Savior, the Redeemer, and the Head of the Body. Believers will never be His subjects; they will be His co-heirs. Les emphasizes that this makes a big difference.