Theology Writer
MA Theological Studies @LibertyU
March 22, 2026
God made the world. He did not leave it without a ruler.
Jesus Christ is the King.
The message of the gospel is not only that Jesus saves. It is that Jesus is Lord. He has all authority. He reigns now.
Something is wrong with the world. Something is wrong with us.
We do not live under God’s rule. We live for ourselves.
This is sin.
Sin is not only what we do. It is how we live. We live as our own king.
Because of this, we stand guilty before God. We are separated from His life.
God did not leave us in this condition.
Jesus came into the world. He lived among us.
He healed the sick. He forgave sinners. He taught with authority.
He announced the Kingdom of God.
In Him, we see what it means to live under God’s rule.
Jesus was crucified.
This was not an accident.
He died for our sins.
He took our guilt. He bore our judgment.
On the cross, sin was dealt with. Its penalty was paid.
The King gave His life for His people.
Jesus did not remain in the grave.
God raised Him from the dead.
This changes everything.
Jesus is alive. He is exalted. He reigns as Lord.
Salvation is not about a dead teacher. It is about a living King.
Salvation is more than forgiveness.
It is a change of belonging.
You are brought out of darkness. You are brought into the Kingdom of God’s Son.
You are no longer your own. You now belong to the King.
How do you enter this Kingdom?
Through faith.
Faith is not just knowing facts. It is not just agreeing in your mind.
Faith is trusting Jesus.
It is giving yourself to Him. It is receiving Him as your King.
It is turning from ruling your own life and placing yourself under His rule.
When you believe, something real happens.
You are joined to Jesus. You are united with Him.
His death becomes yours. Your sin is counted as dealt with.
His life becomes yours. You share in His new life.
You are now in Christ.
Your salvation does not rest on your performance.
It does not rest on how strong you feel.
It rests on this: you are in Christ.
He is alive. He does not fail.
As long as you belong to Him, your salvation is secure.
Now you live under the King.
You follow Him. You obey Him. You grow.
Not to earn salvation, but because you belong to Him.
This is a new way of life. It is life in the Kingdom.
Do not stay where you are.
Turn from ruling your own life.
Trust Jesus as your King.
Give yourself to Him.
Enter His Kingdom.
If you have trusted in Jesus:
Be baptized.
Read the Scriptures.
Join a church.
Walk with Him daily.
Remain in Him.