Kingship of Jesus
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Christian theological concept
Christological doctrine
aspect of the doctrine of Christ’s lordship
title of Christ
The Kingship of Jesus is a Christian theological concept that proclaims Jesus Christ as the sovereign, divinely appointed ruler over all creation and the spiritual King of believers.
All labels observed (20)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T435309 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kingship of Jesus Context triple: [Christos, associatedWithConcept, Kingship of Jesus]
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A.
Cur Deus Homo
Cur Deus Homo is a theological treatise by Anselm of Canterbury that systematically explains why the incarnation and crucifixion of Christ were necessary for human salvation.
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B.
The Apostles
The Apostles were an elite, secretive intellectual society at the University of Cambridge, known for its influential members and philosophical discussions.
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C.
The Light of the World
The Light of the World is a famous religious painting by William Holman Hunt that depicts Christ knocking at a door, emblematic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement’s detailed realism and spiritual symbolism.
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D.
Pillars of the Church
Pillars of the Church refers to key early Christian leaders—especially apostles like Peter, James, and John—who were regarded as foundational authorities in establishing and guiding the early Church.
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Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is a foundational collection of Jesus’ teachings in the New Testament, emphasizing inner righteousness, humility, love of enemies, and the ethics of the Kingdom of God.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kingship of Jesus Target entity description: The Kingship of Jesus is a Christian theological concept that proclaims Jesus Christ as the sovereign, divinely appointed ruler over all creation and the spiritual King of believers.
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A.
Gospel of the Resurrection
The Gospel of the Resurrection is the New Testament account of Christ’s rising from the dead, proclaimed liturgically as the central scriptural focus of Easter.
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B.
Cur Deus Homo
Cur Deus Homo is a theological treatise by Anselm of Canterbury that systematically explains why the incarnation and crucifixion of Christ were necessary for human salvation.
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C.
The Apostles
The Apostles were an elite, secretive intellectual society at the University of Cambridge, known for its influential members and philosophical discussions.
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D.
The Light of the World
The Light of the World is a famous religious painting by William Holman Hunt that depicts Christ knocking at a door, emblematic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement’s detailed realism and spiritual symbolism.
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E.
Pillars of the Church
Pillars of the Church refers to key early Christian leaders—especially apostles like Peter, James, and John—who were regarded as foundational authorities in establishing and guiding the early Church.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theological concept
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Christological doctrine ⓘ aspect of the doctrine of Christ’s lordship ⓘ title of Christ ⓘ |
| affirmedBy | many Christian denominations ⓘ |
| affirms |
Jesus as sovereign ruler over all creation
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Jesus as spiritual King of believers ⓘ |
| associatedWithTitle |
Solemnity of Christ the King
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surface form:
Christ the King
King of Kings ⓘ title Lord of Lords ⓘ
surface form:
Lord of Lords
Messiah ⓘ |
| basedOnText |
New Testament
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Old Testament messianic prophecies ⓘ |
| confessedIn |
Apostles’ Creed
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Nicene Creed ⓘ various Christian liturgies ⓘ |
| contrastedWith | purely political kingship ⓘ |
| describesRole |
Kingship of Jesus
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Jesus as King
|
| emphasizedInTradition |
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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surface form:
Eastern Orthodox Church
Protestant Christianity ⓘ
surface form:
Protestant churches
Roman Catholicism ⓘ
surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
|
| hasCentralFigure | Jesus Christ ⓘ |
| historicallyDeveloped |
early Christian proclamation of Jesus as Lord
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medieval devotion to Christ the King ⓘ patristic Christology ⓘ |
| iconographicTheme |
Christ Pantocrator
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Christ in Majesty ⓘ
surface form:
Christ the King enthroned
|
| implies |
allegiance of the Church to Christ alone
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obedience of believers to Christ ⓘ universal sovereignty of Christ ⓘ |
| includesAspect |
future visible reign in eschatology
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spiritual reign in the hearts of believers ⓘ |
| liturgicalExpression |
hymns proclaiming Jesus as King
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prayers acknowledging Christ’s rule ⓘ |
| liturgicalFeast |
Solemnity of Christ the King
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surface form:
Feast of Christ the King
|
| moralImplication |
discipleship under Christ’s authority
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rejection of idolatrous loyalties ⓘ |
| relatedDoctrine |
Kingdom of God
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Lordship of Christ ⓘ Messianic kingship ⓘ |
| scripturalBasis |
Second Coming of Christ
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surface form:
Daniel 7:13–14
John 18:36–37 ⓘ Luke 1:32–33 ⓘ Psalm 2 ⓘ Revelation 19:16 ⓘ |
| theologicalTheme |
Christ’s authority over the Church
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Christ’s authority over the world ⓘ already–not yet kingdom of God ⓘ eschatological reign of Christ ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Kingship of Jesus Description of subject: The Kingship of Jesus is a Christian theological concept that proclaims Jesus Christ as the sovereign, divinely appointed ruler over all creation and the spiritual King of believers.
Referenced by (22)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Jesus as Messiah
this entity surface form:
social kingship of Christ
this entity surface form:
Preface of Christ the King
this entity surface form:
Jesus as Messiah
subject surface form:
Philippians 2:10–11
this entity surface form:
Jesus Christ as Lord
this entity surface form:
Jesus as King
this entity surface form:
Christ as King over church and world
Latin: Sollemnitas Domini Nostri Iesu Christi Universorum Regis
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hasProperPreface
→
Kingship of Jesus
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subject surface form:
Sollemnitas Domini Nostri Iesu Christi Universorum Regis
this entity surface form:
Preface of Christ the King
this entity surface form:
Christ’s triumph and reign
this entity surface form:
Kingship of Christ
Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest
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devotion
→
Kingship of Jesus
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this entity surface form:
Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest
this entity surface form:
Christ the Prince of Pastors
subject surface form:
O Adonai
this entity surface form:
Christ as Lord
subject surface form:
O Radix Jesse
this entity surface form:
Christ as Root of Jesse
subject surface form:
O Clavis David
this entity surface form:
Christ as Key of David
subject surface form:
O Rex Gentium
this entity surface form:
Christ as King of the Nations
this entity surface form:
Christ’s sovereignty
this entity surface form:
Christ’s cosmic reign
this entity surface form:
the power of Jesus
this entity surface form:
Jesus Christ as Soon-Coming King
this entity surface form:
Titles of Jesus