Don Carson explores the biblical concept of kingship, focusing on God’s reign, the establishment of the Davidic dynasty, the promise of an eternal King, and the ongoing struggle for God’s kingdom that will ultimately triumph through Jesus’s rule over all creation.
In this lecture, Don Carson examines the biblical concept of God as the reigning King. He contrasts modern perceptions of monarchy with ancient understandings, and he traces the evolution of Israel’s desire for a king. He explores God's promise to David of an enduring dynasty, the fulfillment of this promise through Solomon, and the covenant’s ultimate fulfillment in Jesus—the eternal King. Carson also highlights the ongoing tension of God's kingdom being "already here and not yet come," with Jesus as the victorious King who will ultimately defeat death itself.
He teaches the following: