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Article: Reign of Christ November 22, 2009.(Critical essay)
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- Currents in Theology and Mission
- Article date:
- August 1, 2009
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Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm 93
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
First Reading
Just when you thought that maybe the idea of God as an "old man in the sky dressed in white" had been excised from the church's imagination, here comes Daniel with his description of an "Ancient One" (though perhaps the further description, which focuses on flaming holiness, will mitigate the cartoon image of God somewhat). The scene is of a heavenly coronation where eternal dominion, glory and kingship are given to "one like a human being" who will now be served forever by all peoples, nations, and languages. For Christian congregations on Reign of ...