Where… When a king had good news to deliver to his subjects he sent messengers or heralds throughout the land to make a public announcement – such as the birth of a newborn king or the victory over an invading army or occupied force. XXII.The Kingdom of God is something you are completely in or completely out of. The next big step in God’s historical plan is coming!! His parables—stories with spiritual lessons—often dealt with this Kingdom, which God the Father and His Son had prepared prior to the existence of man at “the foundation of the world’” (Matthew 25:34). What about Matthew 16:17-19? Later obvious but then rooted. Should Christians believe in ghosts? The Kingdom of God is any individual who has Jesus as his or her king. Isaiah 40:3-11   The Kingdom:  All flesh will see the salvation of God. It was a theocracy. (Also  Phil 1:9-10 blameless and pure until the day of Christ. Mark 12:28-34   You can be close but not in it. (When Jesus died, the curtain was torn in two. All of these things are historical pictures of something greater to be revealed. In Mark 1:14-15, we read that after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of God, saying, What is the kingdom of God? For instance, Jesus said, "I must declare the good news of the kingdom of God, because for this I was sent forth.” (Luke 4:43) Most are familiar with the model prayer. The gospel of the kingdom is the good news regarding Jesus Christ and his eventual kingdom on earth. It is the beginning of the "Last Days." The Day of the Lord   Joel 2:28-29  I will pour out my spirit in those days. (esp see the OT and the Day of the Lord). The KOG is different. Lecture 1, The Gospel of the Kingdom: What does the word gospel mean? Yes and no. 2 Chron 5:13b-14, 7:1-3. These often run contrary to scripture and prevent many from growing in truth. Old Testament prophets had spoken of the Kingdom of God while under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). The theme of these passages is that we need to be ready for the coming of the Kingdom of God-for The Day of the Lord. The creation waits in eager expectation. Most often called the Kingdom of God, occasionally other terms are used in describing the Kingdom. I will walk among you and be your God. It is a day to repent. Christianity is about history. (not a total surprise because in a past iteration, in a past "already but not yet" it had been that. What kind of good news he is talking about? The theme of Jesus Christ's message was the good news of the Kingdom of God. 1965 - "This Good News of the Kingdom" Jahr. XVIII. Yes, Jesus reigns. My definition:  The Kingdom of God is anywhere, any situation or any person where God reigns as king. The Kingdom of God is a place where Jesus is. Robert    Week 3, 5. The Kingdom of God is a place where the Glory of God is declared. All rights reserved. The Kingdom of God is the garden of Eden. I am attaching a set of notes and a power point here. He Himself will be here, no longer separated from His children—no longer unseen and ruling indirectly through agents from His present location in heaven but ruling directly on earth. What kinds of disciples did Jesus choose? Mustard seeds in Israel grow to 7-8 feet tall – branches like a tree! The Kingdom of God is the topic Jesus spent by far the most time talking about. I recently finished a class on the Kingdom of God. What is the "Good News of the Kingdom" Described at Matt. Parable of the Pearl of great price: Matthew 13:45-46, •7. The Kingdom of God is the church (and I am not contradicting myself above). II. XXXIV. (and as we have seen, Peter was given the keys to the gate Acts 2:36-38). . Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing their way into it. Bart Ehrman claims that the Bible was changed and is unreliable. ‘The kingdom of God is near. Why is it fulfilled? Parable of the weeds:  Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 –, •3. In the wilderness, they were in the promised land/heaven "already, but not yet.". Required fields are marked *, © 2020 Biblical Christianity | Powered by, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. We are tempted too much to see the kingdom as an earthly thing!!! But we will spend a whole week on that, so…. VIII. It this world there will be war and there will not be full justice. New congregation members include migrants from east Asia (especially from the Philippines) and displaced people from sub-Saharan African countries such as Sierra Leone. Isaiah 11:6-9  Lamb lies down with the wolf. I. (that is what happened)  vs 10-13  apocalyptic language. John Oakes Sermons in Bakersfield: John VII Jesus and Hanukkah/The Feast of Dedication. They also consider the kingdom to be the means by which God sanctifies his name and vindicates his sovereignty. approach to the Kingdom of God emphasizing a physical reign of Jesus Christ on earth after the. Kingdom of God notes      Kingdom of God PPoint 15.13 Mb, The Kingdom of God and the Day of the Lord, 1. (v. 17-21)    The Holy Spirit breaks out. Parable =Mashal that uses a short narrative fiction. Fulfilled many ways. The unrighteous cannot live in the Kingdom of God. Exceptions: (Nathan’s shepherd & Ezekiel’s eagle), Rabbinic Parables were used to teach about the Torah: mostly 300-600AD, Jesus Parables were used to teach about the K o G, Parables of the Kingdom: Dodd   Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8, Modern scholarship tends to be Apocalyptic in its study of the Kingdom, •1. Every foreign country is fatherland to them, and every fatherland is foreign…. Why Did God Create the Earth? Kingdom = gospel=Good News   (Jesus came preaching the gospel). They provide information, but not answers. Yet literally millions upon millions of people do not know this, even though many of them at one time or another have heard that kingdom mentioned. He is talking about heaven. The Kingdom of God is a "place" where God is king-where God reigns. Acts 1:3   It was the thing he constantly talked about during his last days. When you’re hungry, food is good news. Those who accept this offer become part of His eternal kingdom (John 1:12). Jesus' announcement of the good news is that the Father will establish His Kingdom and His capital city on earth. This is huge!!! God sent His prophets to announce the coming of God’s anointed King and Messiah. (sounds like Eden). Many people speak of the Good News of the Gospel, but fail to acknowledge that the Good News is the Kingdom of God. This tells me something…. The audios are available in the EFC store (see the button on the front page of the site). [41] According to the Witnesses, Jesus Christ has been ruling as king of the kingdom since 1914, based on their interpretations of biblical chronology[42] and current world conditions. If you want to have the closest earthly vision to what the kingdom of God is, go to Genesis 2. Repent and believe the good news” (Mark 1:14,15). A classic passage on TDOTL  Joel 3:9-14  Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision:  for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision. Hebrews 11:13-16   We, like Abraham, live as foreigners, strangers, aliens in this world. However, Latter-day Saints believe that this theocratic "kingdom" will in fact be quasi-republican in organization, and will be freely chosen by the survivors of the millennial judgments rather than being imposed upon an unwilling populace. Parable of the treasure: Matthew 13:44 –, •6. www.slideshare.net. They were baptized into Moses as they left Egypt. You will be the father of many nations. The Kingdom of God is a place where things are as they ought to be. XXXVI. They dwell in their own countries but only as sojourners; they bear their share in all things as citizens and they endure all hardships as strangers. A friend says before the universe existed, there was a quantum vacuum that created it. Unless Jesus dies in our place, his victory over death and his coming kingdom are not good news. (and I am not contradicting myself), Is the church the kingdom? Good News of the Kingdom. XVI. Introduction:  What is the kingdom of God? The phrase ‘Kingdom of God’ (also ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ or ‘Kingdom of Light’) appears more than 80 times in the New Testament. We are here only temporarily as sojourners. v. 22,23   We do not have a little problem, our entire vision is impaired. Q The last days of what? The true gospel is the good news of our Father’s kingdom literally coming to fill the whole earth with His righteous ways. More questions about Society & Culture, what vosr.podbean.com. Josh 21:43-45  They had peace and all God’s promises were fulfilled. Jesus says to put our treasures in heaven, not on the earth. The Kingdom of God is something you are completely in or completely out of. What Is the Good News? If we are only sorry for the consequences of our sins, we will very likely keep repeating the sin that is mastering us. It is sometimes called The Day of the Lord. The Kingdom of God cannot be moved. The wonderful news of the coming Kingdom of God is the heart and core of Jesus Christ’s message for humanity. Jesus speaks the same message to us today: we will “catch people” for the kingdom of God if we allow the light of Jesus Christ to shine through us. The Kingdom of God is a "place" where there is peace and justice. We do not fit in, nor should we try to do so. It is the Day of the Lord. It is revealed gradually. Matt 24:14, Mark 13 and Luke 21? The theme of Jesus Christ's gospel message was the good news of the Kingdom of God. Is God in Complete Control of Everything? The kingdom of David was already and not yet. Matthew says "heaven" rather than "God" out of deference to the Jews. Why Did Jesus Die? Heb 1:1-2   In these last days…. The Kingdom of God is a relationship with God (and with others in the kingdom). What does it mean in the Bible when it says that God made humans from dust? Entering Canaan is a foreshadow of our entering our eternal rest (Hebrews 3,4). Matthew 5:3-10   Being poor, mourning, meek, hungry, merciful, pure, peacemakers and persecuted. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.”. A kingdom must have a king. They base this on their understanding of scriptures such as Daniel 2:44: "And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And so the hope of this Kingdom includes a belief in some very good news, namely that the transformation and healing of an individual or of a society is truly possible. When Jesus preached the gospel message, He called others to follow as His disciples and He gave them a mission “to catch people for the kingdom of God” (Mark 1:16-20). (In this world) The Kingdom of God is entered by being born again. Of course we can talk about it and not know we are talking about it, but in any case, we do not talk about it enough. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, considers the church itself as the Kingdom of God on the earth. Other Names For the Kingdom. It was realized in part with the coming of the kingdom in Acts 2, but will be fully realized in the final Kingdom of God in heaven (Revelation 21:1f)    I strongly encourage you to look at the notes on the Kingdom of God below. Deut 8:7-10 a land with milk and honey  (streets paved with gold for us). These are blessings that all people yearn for​—happiness, freedom from economic hardship, good government, peace and security, and something else … Does God know all future events, including possible events? Q:  Is he going restore the kingdom to Israel? It’s not — not without blood, and his in particular. The Kingdom of God is also known as the Kingdom of Heaven in Matthew. They believe that their own door-to-door preaching work imitates that of Jesus by highlighting the Kingdom of God. XXIII. Before Pentecost it was already and not yet. See Council of Fifty; Theodemocracy. Rwanda: yb12 171, 255. His kingdom is full of glory, power, and splendor or glory (Psalm 145:11-13). Lecture 1, The Gospel of the Kingdom: What does the word gospel mean? The Kingdom of God is a life submitted to God’s will. The Good News of the Kingdom of God. will be bound in heaven. Previous to Pentecost the Church or Kingdom is spoken of as in the future, but after that day it is spoken of as having an actual existence (, The Kingdom of God began with Christ’s death and Resurrection and must be further extended by Christians until it has been brought into perfection by Christ at the end of time. The unrighteous cannot live in the Kingdom of God. The Son of Man is a Messianic title for God’s anointed King. Matthew 24:36-39  Concerning the day or the hour…   As in the days of Noah…  So it will be in the coming of the Son of Man. Jesus consistently taught this same message of hope—“gospel” means good news—of the Kingdom throughout His ministry. The prophets announced that God would establish a kingdom not just for one nation or people but for the whole world. Gods supreme objective is the establishment of His kingdom on earth. The announcement of "good news"—the very best news that could be heard today—which the Father gave through Jesus Christ, was about His Kingdom being established on earth. You will have a PDF class handout and a simple PowerPoint, I hope to soon add MP3 audio as well. Christ is returning to earth to overthrow all human governments and to rule the world in righteousness. David Lipscomb:  The Kingdom of God embraces everything and every person in the universe over which God rules as king.". So, the gospel speaks to God’s defeat of the enemies of His people. He sets up a spiritual kingdom, he proclaims his message to the entire world. God made the supreme sacrifice of His Son on the cross to bring us back to a relationship of peace and friendship with Himself. Isaiah’s use of “good news” refers to God’s action to end the exile and bring His blessed kingdom to bear on His people once more (Isa. “This Good News of the Kingdom” (Booklet) Watch Tower Publications Index 1986-2021; Watch Tower Publications Index 1986-2021. dx86-21 “THIS GOOD NEWS OF THE KINGDOM” (Booklet) (See also Watch Tower Publications) banned, retitled (Thailand, 1968): yb91 239-240. This is exciting!!!! If you do not have this right, then you have nothing right. Matthew 6:24  You cannot love God and money. This is technically, not true!!! Why Does Matthew Use “Kingdom of Heaven” Instead of “Kingdom of God”? In the past, God overlooked such ignorance, but now he calls all men, everywhere to repent. Copyright ® 2020 Evidence for Christianity. Parable of the Leaven: Matthew 13:33-35, Mark 4:33,34 –, Problem with Yeast – Usually Evil "Yeast of the Pharisees", Talmud teaches – The finder is the rightful possessor, Pearl is pure and perfect – needs no refining, Roman -Greek – Jewish World > ( West and East ), Man must do his part, but God works, even when we "sleep.". The goal of The Good News is to provide understanding. In Mark 1:14-15, we read that after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of God, saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. And when you live in a world where everything is flipped, the innocent are oppressed, unrighteous people rule, and human suffering is all around you, the Kingdom of God is very, very good news. How does one enter the kingdom of God? (In this world) The Kingdom of God is entered by being born again. XXV. Do you believe that the gospel – the good news of Jesus – has the power to free you from the bondage of sin and fear? Good news would be me telling you that someone opened up a bank account for you with 10 million dollars in it—and all you need to do is sign the papers. Hebrews 3:16-4:11   The Jews looked forward to a "rest" in Canaan. Note:  The priests had no homeland in Israel. God loved us first (1 John 4:19) and He invites us in love to surrender our lives to Him. The Kingdom of God is revealed in history. Repentance is the first step. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. Through the gate  Jesus:  I am the gate John 10:7  I am the gate for the sheep. The Kingdom of God is revealed in history. 1 Cor 6:9-11. Gospel amounts to good news in the form of a public announcement or a proclamation. People start prophesying. Joel 1:15  Woe, because of that day! Salvation from Egypt is a foreshadow or our salvation from sin. Find right answers right now! For us:  TDOTL is the return of Jesus and final Judgment Day. April 17 2016 -Sunday Worship Message -THE GOOD NEWS … Jesus’ miracles and preaching of the kingdom while on earth illustrated the benefits that the kingdom would bring to those who gain God’s favor. "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose." The Kingdom of God is something which breaks out suddenly and dramatically. Because of Golgotha, we have salvation, yet we wait in hope for the revelation of our redemption. 14 Another evidence of God’s wisdom in having the good news preached is that the Kingdom promise itself is a manifestation of God’s wisdom. Do you pray for your neighbor, co-workers, and relatives that they may come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and grow in the knowledge of His love? TDOTL 26 times in OT  The "day" of Jesus is also used in the NT (referred to as the day of Christ), What is TDOTL? This offer become Part of his Son 2 Peter 1:21 ) God PPoint Mb... 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