Yes, Christ's kingdom will be fundamentally different because it will be a unified, absolute monarchy ruled by a righteous and gracious King.
Les Feldick teaches that human empires, including democracies, become politically weaker as more people share in decision-making, making it difficult to accomplish things. In contrast, Christ's kingdom will be a kingdom of one, with Him having absolute power, free from the need for conferences or consensus. This unity of authority, combined with Christ's perfect righteous rule, will make His kingdom glorious and unlike any human empire.
Daniel 7:14 — This verse directly describes the Son of Man receiving an eternal, universal kingdom, contrasting with the transient, divided human empires.
Scripture presents a stark contrast between the kingdoms of men and the kingdom of God. Daniel's vision in Daniel 7 reveals that after the rise and fall of successive Gentile empires, God will establish an everlasting kingdom. Daniel 7:14 states that this kingdom will be given to the Son of man, with dominion, glory, and a kingdom that shall not pass away, and His dominion will never be destroyed. This contrasts with the earlier empires of Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, which were characterized by human power and eventual division and weakness (as symbolized by the image in Daniel 2). Furthermore, the New Testament identifies Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16), who will reign with absolute authority over all nations and peoples.
Les Feldick emphasizes that the primary difference between Christ's kingdom and human empires is the nature of its rule. He points out that human governments, especially democracies, become politically weaker as decision-making is spread among many people. In contrast, Christ's kingdom will be a 'kingdom of one' where He has absolute power, with no need for conferences or consensus (Clip 3). Les also highlights that while human dictators like Nebuchadnezzar had concentrated power, they lacked God's love and graciousness, making them despots. Christ, however, will combine absolute authority with righteous and gracious character (Summary). Additionally, Les teaches that this kingdom will be a literal, earthly kingdom where Christ reigns as King of kings and Lord of lords, and believers will rule and reign with Him (Clips 2, 5, 7).
Les Feldick explains that politically, each successive empire in Daniel's vision becomes more weakened by the number of people involved in decision-making. He notes that democracy, while the greatest form of government, is the worst when it comes to getting something done. This is because it requires consensus and many voices, making it inefficient.
Christ's kingdom will be ruled by one person with absolute power. There will be no confabs or need for consensus. His rule will be total, absolute, and glorious. Furthermore, it will be free from sin and the adversary, as Satan will be locked up, and Christ's righteous rule will create a perfect environment for humanity.
Human rulers like Nebuchadnezzar had power concentrated in themselves but lacked God's love and graciousness, making them despots. In contrast, Christ will combine absolute authority with a righteous, gracious character. This combination is what will make His kingdom glorious and completely different from any human empire.
Political Weakening of Empires
Les teaches that human empires become politically weaker as more people are involved in decision-making, setting up the contrast with Christ's one-man rule.
Perfect Righteous Rule
Les explains that the kingdom will have normal people but without sin and under Christ's perfect righteous rule, making it perfect.
Kingdom of One
Les directly states that Christ's kingdom will be a kingdom of one with absolute power, which is why it will be glorious.
Absolute Power
Les contrasts democracy's inefficiency with Christ's absolute, total, and glorious power when He sets up His kingdom.
Eternal Kingdom
Les shows that after destroying the Gentile empires, Christ will set up an eternal kingdom with dominion that shall not pass away.
King of Kings
Les emphasizes that Christ is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and believers will reign with Him.
Satan Held in Check
Les contrasts Satan's limited power with Christ's absolute power, highlighting the glory of Christ's rule.
Visible Kingdom
Les explains that the heavenly kingdom will become a visible, political kingdom on earth when Christ returns.
Daniel 7:14: And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
This verse shows the eternal, universal nature of Christ's kingdom, contrasting with the fall of human empires.
Revelation 19:16: And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
This identifies Christ as the ultimate ruler with supreme authority.
Daniel 2:44: And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
This prophesies the establishment of God's kingdom that will replace all human empires.
Les Feldick teaches that human governments, especially democracies, are weakened by the need for consensus among many people. Christ's kingdom will be ruled by one person with absolute power, allowing decisive and effective governance.
No, Les Feldick emphasizes that Christ's rule will be perfect and righteous, free from sin and the adversary. It will be the epitome of what mankind could hope for, with peace and prosperity.
Yes, Les Feldick teaches that believers, as citizens of the heavenly kingdom, will return with Christ and reign with Him during the thousand-year kingdom on earth.
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