Posts with the tag: kingdom of God

Why Did Jesus Say THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR?

Both John the Baptist and Jesus Christ preached that the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God was near: 1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”  Matthew 3:1-2 From that time on Jesus… Read More

Being an Heir to the Kingdom of God, Inheriting It and Seeing It

The question we want to answer is this: What is the difference between being an heir to the kingdom of God, entering it and seeing it? The ‘kingdom of God’ literally refers to “the rule of the LORD” or “spiritual reign of God” (and is synonymous with the kingdom of Heaven)…. Read More

KINGDOM OF GOD — What Does It Mean?

The kingdom of God is essentially synonymous with the Church (Matthew 16:18-19), but only if “kingdom of God” is defined in a narrow sense, as in “a spiritual rule over the hearts and lives of those who willingly submit to God’s authority during this present age.”

When Did the NEW TESTAMENT Start? When Did the CHURCH Begin?

When did the New Testament actually start? Should the four Gospels be filed under the Old Testament or New Testament? When did the Church officially begin?