The Kingdom of Truth
J. P. Lange, D. D. John 18:37 Pilate therefore said to him, Are you a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born… I. THE KINGDOM OF THE KING. Truth — 1. In its profound essence, as a revelation of God. 2. In its highest power as the Gospel. 3. In its broadest extent, as the uniting bond of all life. 4. In its bodily appearance, as the Person of Christ. II. THE KING OF THIS KINGDOM Christ is personal truth itself, as the light Centre of all life, thoroughly at one with itself, and therefore the Light of the World. III. THE TITLE OF THE KING. Perfect agreement of His birth and office, His ideal and His historical vocation. IV. HIS GOVERNMENT — 1. The faithful Witness with His testimony. 2. The Host-leader of all faithful witnesses. V. THE INCREASE OF HIS KINGDOM The word received as His voice by all who are of the truth. (J. P. Lange, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. WEB: Pilate therefore said to him, "Are you a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this reason I have been born, and for this reason I have come into the world, that I should testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice."