Matthew Henry (1662–1714):
"In Heaven, believers will share in Christ's reign, for we will rule and reign with Him in His eternal kingdom. The authority given to us will be in perfect harmony with God's will, and we will govern in justice, peace, and righteousness, as we serve Him forever."
John Chrysostom (c. 349–407):
"Christ's kingdom is not only eternal but a kingdom in which the redeemed will share. In Heaven, believers will reign with Christ, exercising authority with Him, and all will be made perfect, as we are given dominion over all things under God's sovereignty."
Charles H. Spurgeon (1834–1892):
"Heaven is the place where believers will rule with Christ, reigning with Him in His perfect kingdom. There, our authority will be fully aligned with God's will, and we will govern in perfect peace, where there is no injustice or sin to mar the reign."
William Tyndale (c. 1494–1536):
"In Heaven, we will reign with Christ, sharing in His authority over creation. Our rule will be marked by justice, mercy, and righteousness, for in His presence, we will exercise dominion as true servants of the Most High, glorifying God in all things."
F.F. Bruce (1910–1990):
"Believers will share in the reign of Christ in Heaven. This ruling authority will not be like the kingdoms of the earth but will be characterized by peace, justice, and truth. We will exercise authority alongside Christ in His perfect and eternal kingdom."
John Wesley (1703–1791):
"In Heaven, believers will reign with Christ, for we will be co-heirs with Him. This reign will be one of complete authority over all things, where we will govern in accordance with God's perfect will, administering peace and righteousness forever."
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963):
"In Heaven, the authority we will share with Christ will be a reflection of His eternal reign. As we sit with Him on His throne, we will rule with justice and love, executing God's will perfectly, as He has always intended for His people."
Augustine of Hippo (354–430):
"Heaven is the fulfillment of God's kingdom, where believers will reign with Christ. This reign is not of earthly power, but one of holiness and peace, where the redeemed exercise divine authority under the rule of the King of Kings."
C.S. Lewis (1898–1963):
"In Heaven, we will reign with Christ, our authority in perfect harmony with His. This reign will be characterized by justice, righteousness, and peace, and we will serve as His agents of governance, reflecting His glory in every action."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945):
"In the eternal kingdom of Heaven, our rule alongside Christ will be one of humility and grace. We will exercise authority as Christ did — serving others, showing mercy, and reflecting the perfect justice and peace of God’s reign."
J.I. Packer (1926–2020):
"In Heaven, we will reign with Christ as co-heirs of His kingdom. Our authority will reflect His righteousness, where we will govern with wisdom, love, and justice, administering God's perfect will in every corner of His eternal domain."
R.C. Sproul (1939–2017):
"In the new heavens and the new earth, believers will share in Christ’s reign, not as tyrants but as servants of the King of Kings. Our authority will be exercised in harmony with His perfect rule, bringing peace and glory to God's eternal kingdom."