Luke 9:18-20

One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. Only his disciples were with him, and he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”

“Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other ancient prophets risen from the dead.”

Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Christ sent from God!”

Christ = The Anointed King

Philippians 1:27 (NIV)

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

“Conduct Yourselves” = Politeumai = to behave as a citizen

Philippians 1:27 (NIV)

Whatever happens, behave as citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Acts 2:36

“So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Christ.

“Jesus Christ” = JESUS IS THE KING GOD PROMISED US

“Jesus Christ” = THE KINGDOM THAT JESUS BROUGHT IS BETTER THAN THE KINGDOM WE WANTED HIM TO BRING.

Mark 16:15

“Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”

Colossian 1:27-28

For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. So we tell others about Christ…

“Jesus Christ”

JESUS IS SUPERIOR TO THE EMPEROR

JESUS’ KINGDOM IS SUPERIOR TO THE EMPIRE

JESUS IS SUPERIOR TO ALL THE GODS OF MY CULTURE

JESUS IS KING IN A WAY NO EARTHLY POLITICAL LEADER CAN EVER BE

Ephesians 1:19-22

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.

Colossians 2:6-10

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

Colossians 2:13-15

You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.

Colossians 2:20

You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world…

Philippians 1:27 (NLT)

Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.

“Jesus Christ = JESUS IS MY KING, MY TRUST IS IN HIS KINGDOM,
AND I LIVE IN THIS WORLD AS HIS AMBASSADOR.

Matthew 12:17

“Well, then,” Jesus said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”