Jesus Declared King in Oklahoma: Why That’s a Problem for the Left (and Some in the Church)

Something incredible happened this week, yet many who claim the name of Christ seemed either uninterested or unwilling to celebrate it.

The Oklahoma House passed the “Christ is King” resolution — a public declaration that acknowledges Jesus Christ not only as Lord over individual hearts but as sovereign over public life and government. In a time of increasing moral confusion and cultural decay, this resolution stands as a rare and bold affirmation of truth.

What does this resolution mean?

It is a formal recognition that Christ holds a central role — not just spiritually, but historically and foundationally — in the life of our state and nation. It honors the biblical reality that Jesus is not merely King over heaven, but King over the earth, including Oklahoma.

It rightly echoes the Biblical conviction that Christ's Lordship is total — over the church and the state, over private hearts and public policy, over individuals and institutions alike. There is not one square inch of creation over which Christ does not declare, "Mine."

Yet, rather than rejoice at such a public witness, many voices in our state — primarily from the Democratic Party — responded not with thoughtful critique, but with outrage and revisionist historical narratives.

Take, for example, this statement from Representative Andy Fugate (D-Oklahoma City):

“Are you aware of the religious schools that were taxpayer-funded in the territorial days of Oklahoma and the atrocities that were perpetrated upon Indian children, tribal children in the name of Jesus?”

This kind of trauma farming and emotional manipulation sidesteps the issue entirely. It's a deflection — not a discussion.Rather than engage the present, biblical truth of the resolution, opponents reach for historical weaponry to stir guilt, shame, and fear — all to avoid acknowledging the uncomfortable reality that Jesus Christ is King.

Let’s be clear: past abuses committed in the name of religion are real and grievous. But they are not arguments against the Lordship of Christ — they are arguments against sinful men who acted contrary to His commands. To use past injustice to silence present truth is neither honest nor helpful.

But what does Scripture say?

Philippians 2:9–11 boldly declares:

“Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name,so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

This isn’t a private religious claim — this is a universal reality. Christ’s Lordship is not waiting to be voted on. He reigns now, and all who deny His kingship will one day be confronted with the eternal consequence of that rejection.

Was Oklahoma founded on Christian principles?

Let’s look at the original document.

Preamble to the Oklahoma Constitution (1907):

“Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty; to secure just and rightful government; to promote our mutual welfare and happiness, we, the people of the State of Oklahoma, do ordain and establish this Constitution.”

That’s not vague. That’s not generic. That is a deliberate appeal to divine authority — a clear acknowledgment that liberty is not self-generated, but granted and sustained by the hand of Almighty God.

Like many state constitutions drafted during that era, the Oklahoma Constitution reflects a worldview shaped by Scripture — one in which government exists under God, and where moral order is rooted in biblical authority, not personal autonomy.

The Bottom Line:

Our state — and indeed, this nation — was undeniably founded upon Christian values and principles. It’s one thing for atheists or pagans to oppose this resolution. But when those who claim to follow Christ bristle at the public honoring of His name, we must lovingly but urgently say: Examine your heart.

If Christ is truly Lord, we cannot be ashamed of His crown.

As for me?

I rejoice that our state had the courage to declare what heaven has already decreed:Jesus is King.

“Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord.”— Psalm 144:15

This resolution is good, true, and God-honoring — no matter how loudly the culture howls against it.

CHRIST IS KING.

And that’s not just a slogan. It’s the unchanging, unshakable truth.And that’s something worth celebrating — now, and forever.