On June 8, 1998, the Artist, Max Greiner, Jr. was giving a tour of his new Studio/Home to Pastor/Evangelist, Richard Schumann.  As the two men walked upstairs, Richard suddenly asked, "What's next, the coming King?"  At that moment, Max looked toward his future sculpting area.  In that instant, Max saw a "vision" of a life-size sculpture of Jesus, reared back on a horse, with a sword raised high in the air. The robe of Jesus was blowing back, like a cape!  Stunned by the "vision", Max prayed later with Richard, that God would confirm this "vision", if it was indeed, a "divine commission".  They both sensed at the moment it was.

God later confirmed that "The Coming King”® sculpture composition was His idea, through numerous, miraculous confirmations.  The complete story of how God commissioned Max to create this artwork can be found on this website, under: "God Inspired Art".  It is an amazing story, which took place over three years, as the Artist sculpted a monumental 18' life-size bronze, along with smaller sizes, each of which had to be carved individually by Max.

"The Coming King"® sculpture composition is full of scriptural symbolism, which the Holy Spirit revealed to Max, as he obeyed and began work on the sculpture.  When it came time to think about the design of the raised Sword, Max prayed for the Holy Spirit to reveal God's design.  Instantly, Max got the picture, in his "mind's eye", of a large, double edged Sword, with two leaping lions, representing the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah", as the hand guard.  Max then saw that the pommel, or weight at the end of the Sword handle, was the earth.  The Christian "Ichthys" fish symbol was on the blade, pointing upward from the handle.  The letters of this Greek word stand for:  "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior".  The Sword is the raised "Iron Scepter", representing Christ's authority.  It is the "Sword of the Spirit", the spoken Word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. (Heb 4: 12, Rev 1: 16, & Rev 19: 15).

In the years since Max first created "The Coming King"® sculptures, many people have asked the Artist if he could make the Sword itself available as separate sculpture.  Therefore, after repeated requests, and prayer on the part of the Artist, Max finally submitted in 2007.  "The Coming King"® Sword of the Spirit is now in production.  Max's dramatic, copyrighted Sword design is available as a Letter Opener and plans are also in the works to create a full, Life-size Sword.  This Stainless Steel version can be displayed in churches, ministries, homes and offices.  This large, Life-size Sword will come with a wall mount magnet, so it may be held securely to wall, and still be removed. 

The Letter Opener, which is beautifully detailed in metal, is available now in two sizes, a (small) 6" version, and a (large) 8 1/2" version.  Each of these Letter Openers come gift boxed, with the Artist's personal testimony about "The Coming King"® artwork.

On the back of Christ's robe are the words:  "King of Kings, Lord of Lords", written in Hebrew.  This phrase is also engraved into the blades of the two Letter Openers.  Each Sword is also signed in the metal by the Artist, on the other side of the blade.  The miniature Swords are exquisitely detailed and make wonderful Gifts for pastors, missionaries and other warriors in the Lord's army.  These "God inspired" Sword Letter Openers have the craftsmanship quality of a fine knife, the beauty of a fine piece of jewelry, and meaningful spiritual symbolism that points to Jesus Christ!

In response to numerous requests for a life-size version of symbolic sword Max carved in his sculpture, “The Coming King” ®, the artist has recently created a beautiful 57” full size, display sword for churches, ministries, homes and offices.  This powerful visual image symbolizes the “Word of God” and the authority God gives to believers to wage spiritual warfare, through prayer in the name of Jesus Christ.

“The Coming King”® Sword of the Spirit is being crafted right now at the foundry, with expected delivery by summer of 2008.  This magnificent, double-edged sword features all the symbolism given to Max by the Holy Spirit in 1998.  The sword’s cross bar handle is two leaping lions.  The “pommel” at the bottom of the wire wrapped handle is the earth. Also, the historic ichthus “fish” symbol is carved into both sides of the blade. Molds were made to cast the lions and the earth from Max’s original wax carvings.

In addition, this exquisite life-size sword also features the words, “King of Kings, Lord of Lords”, engraved in Hebrew along the blade.  The other side of the blade will have the artist’s signature and his trademarked “Christian Butterfly”® logo. Also, the image of the “wine goblet” is depicted between the two lions on the handle, to symbolize the powerful shed blood of the Savior and warrior King.

Each full-size sword comes with a special magnet that can be mounted to a wall or door.  This allows the sword to be safely displayed at any angle, yet can be removed as necessary.  Please note that this well-crafted sword is intended for “display only”, therefore it comes with a dull, “safety edge”.  The sword’s beautiful stainless steel, double-edged blade will not rust and will last until the return of Christ! 

Orders for this life-size sword (#03713) are now being accepted.  This handsome sword, which is a work of art, is being issued at a special starting price of $600.  This low, introductory price includes the wall-mounted display magnet. Shipping and sales tax are additional.

To be one of the first people to own “The Coming King”® Sword of the Spirit, please contact our office, or click here to purchase the sword online, at our website Gallery.