which in its own times he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
1. Classification of Scriptures regarding the kingship of Jesus.  From the moment of our Lord's birth when he was acclaimed by the wise men until he was nailed up to die under an inscription that cited him as King, Jesus Christ during his earthly ministry was everywhere and always a KING.  The Bible is absolutely filled with this conception.  Isaiah foretold the COMING king; John the Baptist preached the APPROACHING king; Paul proclaimed the CRUCIFIED king; and the apostle John extolled the ENTHRONED king.  There are four definite groups of Scriptures which set forth the kingship of Christ.