What are the implications for the Church?

I think the implications for the Church is one of "triumphal procession". I would take a more idealist approach to Revelation 19.11+:

"11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords."

When we go preach the Gospel, live our lives, & gather for worship, then it should be viewed through the lens of bringing everything under Christ's reign and Lordship - "He WILL rule them..." We should 'see' him riding forth to battle on our behalf when we preach the Word, when we pray, & when we worship. This affects the way we pray, preach, & worship.

I would recommend Murray's "The Puritan Hope" for some implications and thoughts on this issue.

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B.M.D.
Faith Bible Church
NY