Reign with Christ

[tonychanyt]

1C 4:

8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings!

We will not reign by ourselves but with Christ.

And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you!

Strong's Greek: 4821. συμβασιλεύω (sumbasileuó) — 2 Occurrences

BDAG:

to reign jointly

Romans 8:

17 If we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.

Strong's Greek: 4789. συγκληρονόμος (sugkléronomos) — 4 Occurrences

What does "Reigning with Christ" mean?

Matthew 19:

28 "Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

1C 6:

2 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? 3 Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!

While God alone is the ultimate judge, Christians have a role in evaluating or overseeing aspects of his justice.

Who will reign with Christ?

2Tm 2:

12a if we endure, we will also reign [G4821] with him.

Those who persevere in faith will receive the reward of reigning with him.

When will we reign with Christ?

Contemporary English Version, Re 20:

4 I saw thrones, and sitting on those thrones were the ones who had been given the right to judge. I also saw the souls of the people who had their heads cut off because they had told about Jesus and preached God's message. They were the same ones who had not worshiped the beast or the idol, and they had refused to let its mark be put on their foreheads or hands. They will come to life and rule with Christ for 1,000 years.

Strong's Greek: 936. βασιλεύω (basileuó) — 21 Occurrences

Some Christians believe that believers will reign with Christ during the millennium.

CEV, Re 22:

3 God's curse will no longer be on the people of that city. He and the Lamb will be seated there on their thrones, and its people will worship God 4 and will see him face to face. God's name will be written on the foreheads of the people. 5 Never again will night appear, and no one who lives there will ever need a lamp or the sun. The Lord God will be their light, and they will rule forever..

After the Millennium, when the new heavens and new earth are established, believers will reign with Christ in eternity.

Paul used G4821-reign-with; John used G936-rule. Their concepts were similar. Still, the theological details of how this "reigning" would work practically vary among Christian traditions, with different perspectives on its nature, timing, and who specifically will participate. In any case, Christians will reign with Christ as part of God's redemptive plan, sharing in his victory and authority in a way that reflects his character and purposes. This hope is a source of encouragement and motivation for believers to remain faithful and live in obedience to Christ.

 

[Spiritual Jew]

1C 4:


We will not reign by ourselves but with Christ.


Strong's Greek: 4821. συμβασιλεύω (sumbasileuó) — 2 Occurrences

BDAG:


Romans 8:


Strong's Greek: 4789. συγκληρονόμος (sugkléronomos) — 4 Occurrences

What does "Reigning with Christ" mean?

Matthew 19:


1C 6:


While God alone is the ultimate judge, Christians have a role in evaluating or overseeing aspects of his justice.

Who will reign with Christ?

2Tm 2:


Those who persevere in faith will receive the reward of reigning with him.

When will we reign with Christ?

Contemporary English Version, Re 20:


Strong's Greek: 936. βασιλεύω (basileuó) — 21 Occurrences

Some Christians believe that believers will reign with Christ during the millennium.

CEV, Re 22:


After the Millennium, when the new heavens and new earth are established, believers will reign with Christ in eternity.

Paul used G4821-reign-with; John used G936-rule. Their concepts were similar. Still, the theological details of how this "reigning" would work practically vary among Christian traditions, with different perspectives on its nature, timing, and who specifically will participate. In any case, Christians will reign with Christ as part of God's redemptive plan, sharing in his victory and authority in a way that reflects his character and purposes. This hope is a source of encouragement and motivation for believers to remain faithful and live in obedience to Christ.

We spiritually reign with Christ right now. As an amillennialist, I believe the figurative thousand years began when Jesus was resurrected. After His resurrection, Jesus Himself said that all power (authority) was given to Him in heaven and earth (Matthew 28:18).

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. 6 To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.

Ephesians 2:4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,