The Psalm 110 Text

The Psalm 110 Text

Of all the Scriptures quoted by the Lord and the Apostles, few are so vitally pivotal as Psalm 110, particularly verses 1 through 4. There we see declared from ancient times the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ, and particularly the nature of that reign (one that would be from God's "right hand" but also in the midst of Christ's enemies (see also I Cor. 15:25). In other words, it is a reign that has as its primary objective the implementation of God's purpose in salvation, and where all who reject and oppose Him shall be made Christ's footstool at the end. Christ's present dominion from the right hand of God is for the purpose of granting repentance and forgiveness of sins to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile (cf. Acts 5:31).

This Psalm also declares for the first time the High Priesthood of the Lord Jesus (v. 4). In this Priesthood, ordained of God, we can readily see God's desire for believing men to arrive safely in the world to come. In this Priesthood, the Lord Jesus Christ is assisting and nurturing those who are fighting the good faith, and who are coming "unto God by Him" (Heb. 7:25). We can also conclude of a certainty that, apart from this Priest, none would be saved. -editor@banner.org