Jesus' announcement of the good news is that the Father will establish His Kingdom and His capital city on earth. What is the Significance of Jesus’ Baptism? What is the Good News of the Gospel? XXIII. The Day of the Lord in the Old Testament. (In this world) The Kingdom of God is entered by being born again. 40). It is the beginning of the "Last Days." Jn 18:36, Matthew 6:25   Do not worry about your life. Which is the better opinion for a Christian: theistic evolution, natural evolution or evolutionary creation? The kingdom comes in stages. 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. Gospel amounts to good news in the form of a public announcement or a proclamation. The Good News of the Kingdom of God. [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. Not just loving your neighbor, loving your enemy. The early church was dedicated to peace and opposed bloodshed in the name of Jesus, as well as any form of nationalism-it chose a counter-cultural refugee lifestyle as opposed to feeling at home in this world. The Kingdom of God is a "place" where God is king-where God reigns. Refers to AD 70. God came and dwelt with his people in the temple. XXXI. This is citizenship in the Kingdom of God! The goal of The Good News is to provide understanding. The Day of the Lord   Joel 2:28-29  I will pour out my spirit in those days. "Good news about the kingdom of God" is substantially the same as "the gospel of the kingdom." See Council of Fifty; Theodemocracy. The Kingdom of God is a relationship with God. Ezek 37:24-28   What a wonderful picture!!! A kingdom must have a king. Through Christ we have experienced resurrection, though we will face death. This can be accomplished by discerning how the Holy Spirit (God) is calling one to act in the concrete circumstances of one’s life. Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. The Good News according to Jesus was that the Kingdom of God was near to them, and that they could enter therein. Scripture occasionally calls the gospel by names other than the gospel of the kingdom of God. What is the Good News of God? Yes, Jesus reigns. Are There Different Gospels? (In this world) The Kingdom of God is entered by being born again. Jesus often talked about "the time has come". (Mat 4:23). This is made clear by Matthew, Mark and Luke. Parable of the Pearl of great price: Matthew 13:45-46, •7. V.  The Kingdom of God is something which breaks out suddenly and dramatically. This will have worldwide political jurisdiction when the Lord has made "a full end of all nations" (. XXXIII. The physical earth-Nature is the kingdom of God. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Jesus went into Galilee proclaiming the good news of God. Mark 1:14-15  Jesus came preaching the kingdom. This is huge!!! The "Kingdom" in this case is heaven, not the church. 1965 - "This Good News of the Kingdom" Jahr. Repent and believe the good news!'" Because of Golgotha, we have salvation, yet we wait in hope for the revelation of our redemption. The wicked cannot inherit the kingdom of God. These groups often place special emphasis on the role of a restored kingdom of Israel. Parable =Mashal that uses a short narrative fiction. 24:14)] which foretells the coming kingdom of Christ that will entail social justice and equity between and among all men; and still another is what the Bible calls the "ETERNAL GOSPEL" (Rev. The church is the kingdom already but not yet. What about Matthew 16:17-19. 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? (sounds like Eden). But what is a kingdom? He chose these individuals, not for what they were, but for what they would be capable of becoming under His direction and power. The Kingdom of God is already and not yet. Smelly fishermen! Kingdom = gospel=Good News   (Jesus came preaching the gospel). The Son of Man is a Messianic title for God’s anointed King. Power and Endurance of the Kingdom of God. We do not convince as much as we announce the Kingdom of God. II. V 17  I will stir up the Medes. Ethiopia: yb92 100. ", They believe God’s Kingdom is a literal heavenly government that will bring an end to suffering and injustice, and fulfill God’s original purpose for mankind by restoring paradise on earth, According to the Witnesses, Jesus Christ has been ruling as king of the kingdom since 1914, based on their interpretations of biblical chronology. Let’s continue with a brief look at the history of the kingdom of heaven. How does one enter the kingdom of God? Exodus 19:6   A kingdom of priests. Soon God’s Kingdom will satisfy man’s need for good government. The unrighteous cannot live in the Kingdom of God. If we are only sorry for the consequences of our sins, we will very likely keep repeating the sin that is mastering us. Parables are not generally found in OT but were used by Rabbinic teachers in Jesus time. Israel, by definition, was the kingdom of God. The power of the Kingdom good news is a major factor, for it is news about blessings that will come to mankind. Robert   Week 4, 6. Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing their way into it. Luke 8:1 (HCSB) Soon afterwards He was traveling from one town and village to another, preaching and telling the good news of the kingdom of God. Parable of the sower: Matthew 13;3-23, Mk 4:3-20, Luke 8:5-15 –, Parable of theLeaven: Matthew 13:33-35, Mark 4:33,34 –, Parable of the Pearl of great price: Matthew 13:45-46, Parable of the household Matthew 13:51-53, Parable of the Leaven: Matthew 13:33-35, Mark 4:33,34 –. We are not immigrants-they are planning on staying. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite. The Kingdom of God is of inestimable value. 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. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. Jesus says to put our treasures in heaven, not on the earth. Hebrews 11:13-16   We, like Abraham, live as foreigners, strangers, aliens in this world. Isaiah 2:3-4  swords into plowshares. The Kingdom of God is not coextensive with or equal to the church. Citizens of the Kingdom of God are aliens and strangers in this world. Do you witness to those around you the joy of the Gospel? The Kingdom of God is a place where God’s will is done. Lecture 1, The Gospel of the Kingdom: What does the word gospel mean? What kinds of disciples did Jesus choose? Preaching the Good News of God's Kingdom in Satan's World often brings a hostile and violent reaction from the unfaithful and lawless one. "Throughout Solomon’s reign Judah and Israel lived in safety form Dan to Beer-sheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree. In brief, the good news of the Kingdom is God coming to the earth  The good news of the Kingdom is the reign of Jesus Christ. vosr.podbean.com. The Kingdom of God is any individual who has Jesus as his or her king. The theme of Jesus Christ's gospel message was the good news of the Kingdom of God. Now, we are really starting to get into what the Kingdom of God really is. Peter did, in a sense, open the kingdom at Pentecost. (you are in or you are out.). XXVI. approach to the Kingdom of God emphasizing a physical reign of Jesus Christ on earth after the. Repentance means to change – to change our way of thinking and our attitude, disposition, and life choices so that Christ can be the Lord and Master of our hearts rather than sin, selfishness, and greed. Tags. These are blessings that all people yearn for​—happiness, freedom from economic hardship, good government, peace and security, and something else … v. 21  the eye…. The Kingdom of God and the Old Testament: I. Crossing the Jordan and destruction of Jericho. I want to understand what Jesus meant when he talked about the Good news of The kingdom. Jesus spent a lot of time proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and teaching his disciples to do the same. Persecution of those in the Kingdom of God. They were baptized into Moses as they left Egypt. In the past you were told this, but in the Kingdom of God, this is how it will be. It is about God’s plan to return the earth to the kingdom that it was intended to be all along. The Bible mentions that the entire theme of Jesus’ preaching was God’s Kingdom. Hebrews 1:1  In the past…. —Read Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9, 10; 24:14. 960 x 640 jpeg 77kB. In this sense, the kingdom of God is spiritual—Jesus said His kingdom was not of this world (John 18:36), and He preached that repentance is necessary to be a part of the kingdom of God (Matthew 4:17). John Oakes Sermons in Bakersfield: John VII Jesus and Hanukkah/The Feast of Dedication. We can clearly see how it is not yet!!! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, considers the church itself as the Kingdom of God on the earth. Gods supreme objective is the establishment of His kingdom on earth. UGGGHHHH! In Christianity, the gospel, or the Good News, is the news of the imminent coming of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15).. The word “kingdom” means something more than a territory or an area of land. God wants others to see the light of Christ in us in the way we live, speak, and witness the joy of the gospel. How do you reconcile the two prophecies in Matthew 16:27,28? (not a total surprise because in a past iteration, in a past "already but not yet" it had been that. Not without substitution. This craving for significance created the delusion in one’s identity and … It’s not — not without blood, and his in particular. "The Kingdom of God is the church"  has been a teaching of the ICOC. Our "rest" is in heaven. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes: The Good News of the Kingdom of God - Part 1 . “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” — MATTHEW 24:14. When Rome accomplished something great, it sent its heralds into the cities to proclaim the "good news." The chief teaching of the evangelical churches is that the kingdom is a future kingdom, with Jesus reigning in Jerusalem over an earthly kingdom of God. This is symbolic of us priests who also have no homeland   Deut 18:2  Levi:  The Lord is his inheritance. NO!!! The unrighteous cannot live in the Kingdom of God. XXII.The Kingdom of God is something you are completely in or completely out of. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here" (John 18:36 John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. All of these things are historical pictures of something greater to be revealed. XXVII. The next big step in God’s historical plan is coming!! Joel 2:11-17   A dreadful day     v. 13  But you can still repent. Yes and no. I would add that the resurrection of Jesus occurred on the feast of first fruits. It is "already, but not yet". God’s kingdom is bigger and more powerful than anything we can imagine because it is universal and everlasting (Daniel 4:3). The "Gospel" is the arrival of a king to his kingdom. (note: Matthew 18:1-4  Who is great in the kingdom? 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. We need to change our vision. Deut 8:7-10 a land with milk and honey  (streets paved with gold for us). ‘The kingdom of God is near. Every foreign country is fatherland to them, and every fatherland is foreign…. The Kingdom of God is the garden of Eden. They obey the established laws, and they surpass the laws in their own lives. Acts 2:1-41. We have the "first fruits" (Rom 8:23) of the Spirit as God’s pledge of the rest of the harvest." Acts 1:3   It was the thing he constantly talked about during his last days. When you’re hungry, food is good news. When we submit to Christ’s rule in our lives and believe the gospel message, the Lord Jesus gives us the grace and power to live a new way of life as citizens of His kingdom. Rev 21,22   The New Heaven and the New Earth is the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is a very big concept. The peculiarity of disciples is not that they wear quaint clothing or don’t use modern technology. The Kingdom of God is a place where the Glory of God is declared. The Kingdom of God is already and not yet. Romans 14:17 says that the kingdom of God is a matter “of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” The gospel of the kingdom is the good-news message of repentance, redemption, and restoration offered by God to all who will receive Christ. Relationships between subjects in the Kingdom. Israel in Canaan is a picture of the future Kingdom of God (although a very imperfect picture!). The kingdom of God is a story. What is the Gospel of God which Jesus came to preach? 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. Is Jesus the only important religious leader who performed miracles? Stranger in a strange land. We are totally blind. Parables:   The Kingdom of God is something to be searched for and, once found, to be greatly treasured. 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. What is the \"gospel of the kingdom\"? Does science know what happens when we die? In order to preach about God's Kingdom, a person HAS TO KNOW what God's Kingdom is. 87:6). ( Luke 4:43) "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." will be bound in heaven. God sent us His Son not to establish an earthly kingdom but to bring us into His heavenly kingdom – a kingdom ruled by truth, justice, peace, and holiness. Show more. John   Week 1, 2. The Kingdom of God is a place where Jesus is. In the choice of the first apostles, we see a characteristic feature of Jesus’ work: He chose very ordinary people. When you’re hurting, healing is good news. (don’t read?). This will have worldwide political jurisdiction when the Lord has made "a full end of all nations" (Doctrine & Covenants 87:6). It is this good news of the kingdom of God that must be proclaimed in the whole world before the end of the age will come. Derek Prince depicts three successive phases from the first to the second coming of Christ. You will have a PDF class handout and a simple PowerPoint, I hope to soon add MP3 audio as well. The Gospel IS the Kingdom of God. What is the kingdom of God? It’s not — not without blood, and his in particular. The Kingdom of God and the Church. I get frankly very tired of people building their theologies around that as good news. Joel 1:15  Woe, because of that day! What Is God’s Purpose for the Earth? If you do not have this right, then you have nothing right. The Kingdom of God is the enemy of the kingdoms of the world. Israel. Why Did Jesus Die? What is the good news of the Kingdom of God? But notice, what you bind on earth will be bound in heaven. The news about God’s Kingdom is good. When all is set, he comes to his people to reveal himself. David Lipscomb:  The Kingdom of God embraces everything and every person in the universe over which God rules as king.". However, this is limited to a spiritual or ecclesiastical kingdom until the Millennium when Christ will also establish a political Kingdom of God. A big theme:   KOG  vs earthly kingdoms  (media, political systems, philosophies, etc.). What It Means: The Gospel writer Luke reported that Jesus “went journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God.” , is "Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom". Christ is returning to earth to overthrow all human governments and to rule the world in righteousness. There’s so much … When the Lord calls us to serve, we must not think that we have nothing to offer. Introduction:  What is the kingdom of God? Yes, the King and the kingdom have come. The kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus’ mission. 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 revealed, proclaimed, preached, announced. 1965. Is the Good News Really From God? Your thoughts? Here, Isaiah talks about a messenger running toward the destroyed city of Jerusalem proclaiming the good news that their God is still king and that God Himself would one day return to the city to set up His kingdom and bring peace to the land. In brief, the good news of the Kingdom is God coming to the earth The good news of the Kingdom is the reign of Jesus Christ. The Kingdom of God is best described in the Sermon on the Mount. 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