The Kingdom of God may be broadly defined as, an entity with both physical, Spiritual, global, earthly, and heavenly influence. As Systematic Theologians would argue, “the kingdom of God may be seen as a domain or a state whereas the Church is seen as a called out people “according to Bible.org (bible.org; new advent.org), God dwells in heaven which is his throne, It is said in Isaiah that, “Heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool...” (Isaiah 66:1)The Psalmist says, “The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all (Psalms 103:19). God as the king or ruler is everywhere and is with everyone as Catholic Encyclopedia states (new advent.org).
There are many thoughts that occupy one’s mind in view of the Kingdom of God: its tenets, scope, domain, structure, sphere, and all that it entails. This may be a complex subject that may need a multifaceted approach to fathom and understand. A believer in God may believe in many things and doctrines that constitute that faith statement. The Kingdom of God being an embodiment of what forms key Church doctrines; is an area or subject that needs careful search to decipher. Believers are fundamentally curious about the Kingdom of
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This gospel is known as, ‘the gospel of the kingdom.’ Jesus himself said to the disciples, “And as you go preach saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew10:7). Luke put it thus, “And heal the sick there and say to them, ’the kingdom of God has come near to you” (Luke 10:9). The doctrine of ‘divine health’ is to be witnessed when the kingdom comes. In Eden for instance, before the fall of man there was no sickness. According to ask.com, it should be appreciated that, “The resistance of mortals, whether powerful despots cannot stop the penetrative power of the kingdom,”
The continuous reading of Cornelius Plantinga Jr.’s book Engaging God’s World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living, has left me lingering on a lot of thoughts towards my relationship with God. In the conclusion of his book, Plantinga focuses on the redemptive qualities of God as well the the redemptive possibilities of mankind. Another main subject is the vocation in the Kingdom of God, correspondingly the Bible says in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God- what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Plantinga (2002) states clearly, “given Jesus’ summons, his followers have always understood that to be a ‘Christ person’
things as he divides his kingdom in relation to the amount of love his daughters
Man knows that the Gospel is God’s power to save, that the truth purifies the heart and the truth sanctifies the heart; for, that information has been revealed through His Word by the Holy Spirit. (Rom. 1:16; I Peter 1:22; John
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There are several aspects to consider when exploring the Christian worldview. There are many facets or denominations and they each have their own distinct beliefs and practices, but they all share the same fundamental beliefs. In this Paper we will explore the character of God, His creation, humanity and its nature, Jesus’ significance to the world, and the restoration of humanity, as well as my beliefs and the way that I interact with Christianity and my personal worldview.
As we have looked in to the Christian worldview of God, our humanity, the Son of God, and the restoration of our lives back into God’s purpose. Now we have a better understanding of what it means to be a member of the Christian community. God wants believers to dwell in union and in community having the same mind that is in Jesus Christ (Phil 2:1-11). This paper showed how God and Jesus Christ are at the fundamental core of all Christian beliefs regardless of the countless differences many Christians may
Intrinsically, the language used in the New Testament begs to appear mysterious; whereupon besides the phrase ‘the kingdom of God,’ or God’s kingdom of heaven, one of the main mysterious words in the text occurs as ‘gospel,’ and suitably calls it just that, a mystery (Rom16:25).
He terms this as the “vocation in the Kingdom of God.” He starts by discussing the ‘King of Kings’ as it “implies that God is supreme ruler, but not the only one. God has created us in his own image to have “responsible dominion.” (pg.105) This is where we find that we are labeled as ‘His Ambassadors”, meaning we have ‘kingdoms’ of our own that we are responsible for in terms of Godliness, restoration, and responsibility. I found it interesting that Plantinga states we have different kingdoms during different stages in our lives. He gives examples of these; for instance, he claims “during the college years we have kingdoms that we are responsible for such as a dorm room or a job.” Then he goes on that once we are adults “our kingdoms expand” to our titles of managers at our job or “being head of our household.” (pg.105) Revelation 5:10 reiterates this exact theme I feel. “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” (NIV) This particular subject is so important to all Christians and their way of life. Now that I ‘feel like a queen’ on this earth, it’s my job to ensure that I rule or demonstrate a life that mimics the King of Kings. I am an heir to the throne. We are all part of the royal family and we were created to rule with Christ over all of
The New Testament is primarily about Jesus’ ministries and teachings. As Jesus traveled from country to country during his last three years on earth, He performed many miracles and healings of sick, lame, and demon-possessed people. As a student, I can relate to this tremendously, since I am studying pre-physical therapy. "A physical therapist can help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries (Occupational Outlook Handbook-Physical Therapists, 2014)." Similarly to Jesus, I can help people and maybe even help heal their injuries as a physical therapist. However, Jesus is the ultimate healer that can work through me to make this possible.
The Kingdom of God defined by the Israelites as a physical place here on earth. The Kingdom of God is also called the “Kingdom of Heaven.” It means God’s rule in the lives of His chosen people and His Creation. In the Old Testament, the people in God’s kingdom were the Israelites. In the New Testament and now, the people in God’s kingdom are those who believe in and follow the Lord Jesus Christ. When Jesus comes again, then God’s kingdom will become visible to all people. The term “Kingdom” according to (Kingdom of God,2011) means the rank, quality, state, or attributes of a king; royal authority; sovereign power; rule; dominion; monarchy. It can also be used in the context of a divine kingdom, the term Kingdom appears 13 times in Matthews, 7 times in Luke and 2 times in John.
Studies of The Old Testament make it evident that kingship is the ruling principle of leadership for a kingdom. There were no presidents with a democracy like The United States has today or communists making everyone equal. There was simply one king, specifically a male, his subordinates, and the kingdom he governed over. Hebrew culture was no different. This is seen through the great kings of the Bible, one of the most well known of them being King YHWH also called Yahweh. Kingship played a vital role in the progression and development of the kingdom of Israel throughout history from the time they first were freed by the mercy of Yahweh. The presentation of ancient Hebrew culture from kingship in the Old Testament reveals the tradition in
His book presents three main perspectives on Christology (biblical, historical, and contemporary). He attempts to combine classical views and contextual views of Christology.
how to get in to the Kingdom of God, what it is, and what it means to
Jesus’ healing ministry constructed a profound theological statement to Israel, similar to his selection of the twelve apostles and his eating with sinners. God’s promise one day to establish his kingdom and renew his people visible and available in preview to any who witnessed his deeds of the teacher from Nazareth.
A place that is not seen or discussed but only felt in a way that is incomparable to any feeling ever felt by the living. Yet while people retain their own images of the Kingdom of God the Bible itself gives a subtle definition through a series of parables or short stories, told by Jesus in order to pass along the message of who is God and what is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus, through his sayings and parables showed that the kingdom was being revealed in his own life and work. He preached his message of the coming of the kingdom through memorable stories, which in his day could and did relate to things of everyday life. Though most of Jesus' followers didn't recognize the kingdom till after his death it was still brought to them by the Holy Spirit with a full understanding of his word and actions. Yet it was evidently difficult for them to understand before his death due to the previous ideas of the kingdom as a whole.