In Christendom, the word “King” repeatedly occurs when referring to the Second Person of The Trinity:
“The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices”
“Jesus Christ, the Sovereign King”
“Ruler of the Heavenly Kingdom”
“King of Angels”
“King of Kings”
Rarely, if ever, is He referred to as “Emperor”, though as King of Kings, that would be a logical step. Why?
“Emperor” has a deluded quality of megalomania about it. “Emperor” denotes vanity. It indicates a mania to climb above any necessary degree of importance. “Emperor” also signifies someone ruling a great assortment of peoples.
“King” denotes a rightful ruler doing the job he was born to do for His people. “King” also denotes a kindly ruler, like King Arthur and the Good King Wenseslaus, rather than some Napoleonic nitwit driven to destroying himself and his nation.
“King” also refers to a distinct people, as “King of England”, “King of France”, etc. Those who worship Christ the King are a distinct people. We choose to be His subjects because He has chosen us to serve Him.
“King” has a nice sound to it. Catholic Fundamentalists think that maybe we should have one.
Be better than what we’ve got, now.
