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Unfortunately, in reading Jesus’ statement that “the kingdom of God is within you,” many have mistakenly limited the Kingdom of God to a philosophical perspective or a way of thinking. In reality, the coming Kingdom of God is far more than what is in the hearts and minds of Jesus’ followers. In fact, it is the Kingdom that God’s ...
Jul 6, 2021 · As the first confessor of the messiahship of Jesus ( Matt 16:16 ), Peter was entrusted with “the keys of the kingdom of heaven” ( Matt 16:19a ), that is, the privilege and responsibility of “proclaiming the good news of the kingdom” ( Matt 4:23 ). In fulfilling this role, he was to use these “keys” to unlock the kingdom for certain ...
Matthew 18:3. Verse Concepts. and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:23. Verse Concepts. And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 16:19.
Jul 1, 2021 · John prophesied of the One who would baptize God’s people with the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11). And while John was certainly filled with the Spirit in a real way (Luke 1:15), he didn’t live to experience the Pentecost outpouring he had predicted (Acts 2). But even the least new-covenant member is indwelt with the promised Holy Spirit, and ...
Oct 23, 2023 · We as Christians have come to realize that paradise is heaven is our ultimate destination. Paradise is mentioned three times in the Bible. It first appears in Luke 23:43. “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise .”. Here Jesus was dying on the cross. He was in between two thieves.
So when Jesus came preaching, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near" (Matthew 4:17), he was speaking of himself. The kingdom was near in the King who was now in their midst. He proclaimed this truth to the Pharisees who surely did not have the kingdom in their hearts: "The kingdom of God is in the midst of you." (Luke 17:21, RSV).
Jul 31, 2023 · Answer. The phrase gospel of the kingdom and references to “the kingdom of God” and “the kingdom of heaven” are used repeatedly in connection with the Lord Jesus and His work on earth. The word gospel simply means “good news,” and the term translated “kingdom” is the Greek word basileia, which means “the realm in which a ...
