Acts 2:31

he foreseeing this spake of the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he left unto Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.

'FORESEEING THIS'-i.e. the fulfillment of God's solemn oath, that one of his descendants would sit upon his (David's) throne.

'SPAKE OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE CHRIST'-At the resurrection and ascension Jesus was raised to sit and reign from David's throne.

Points to Note:

Jesus has been reigning since the ascension (Ephesians 1:20). McGarvey notes, 'It also corrected their conception of an earthly reign of the Christ, and showed them that he was to sit on David's throne AFTER HIS RESURRECTION, and not before his death.' (p. 33)

This verse also demonstrates that 'David's throne', isn't to be viewed as the literal throne (physical chair) that David sat on when he ruled.

In addition, this verse tells us that Jesus know reigns from heaven. Hence, the kingdom that He rules over must be. spiritual kingdom (Ephesians 1:22). Since Jesus is now on His throne, the following O.T. passages have been fulfilled (Daniel 7:13; Zechariah 2:12). And if Jesus now rules, then the Kingdom of God must be in existence (Daniel 7:14; Daniel 2:44).

The reader should note that the expression 'David's throne' in the O.T. referred to God's throne, i.e. the position of authority and rule over the people of God (1 Kings 2:12; 1 Chronicles 29:23)

The section of Scripture creates. number of problems for the theory of Premillennialism. One writer notes, 'But consider what the premillennialists say will happen. Christ will return from heaven with the rapture saints, raise the righteous dead, and rule on David's throne in the Millennium. If David returns in the rapture or if he is raised with the righteous dead, HE WILL NOT BE ASLEEP when Christ reigns!! Although the prophet says that he will be asleep when Christ reigns--read 2 Samuel 2:12).' 1