· Jesus came to carry out the mission of God (missio dei) that is a redemptive mission for the whole creation.
· Luke 1:33. “And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and His Kingdom will have no end.”
· Matthew 2:2. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and have come to worship Him.”
To have dominion over all creation (even death He conquered)