The Kingdom

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matt 6:33 (ESV)

The Baptist Faith & Message 2000


IX. The Kingdom

The Kingdom of God includes both His general sovereignty over the universe and His particular kingship over men who willfully acknowledge Him as King. Particularly the Kingdom is the realm of salvation into which men enter by trustful, childlike commitment to Jesus Christ. Christians ought to pray and to labor that the Kingdom may come and God's will be done on earth. The full consummation of the Kingdom awaits the return of Jesus Christ and the end of this age.

Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 3:2; 4:8-10,23; 12:25-28; 13:1-52; 25:31-46; 26:29; Mark 1:14-15; 9:1; Luke 4:43; 8:1; 9:2; 12:31-32; 17:20-21; 23:42; John 3:3; 18:36; Acts 1:6-7; 17:22-31; Romans 5:17; 8:19; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Colossians 1:13; Hebrews 11:10,16; 12:28; 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:13; Revelation 1:6,9; 5:10; 11:15; 21-22.

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The true and living God is King, and His kingdom represents His rule and His power.

Scripture presents us with an understanding of the kingdom that is deeply rooted in biblical history, very relevant to the present, but ultimately focused on the future.

God rules His kingdom with absolutely unlimited sovereignty, completely unconstrained power, and absolute justice that reflects His holiness.

Although God's rule extends to all people in all places and at all times the kingdom of God is identified with and understood by those who confess Jesus Christ as Lord.

Christians have experienced the arrival of the kingdom of God in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Ultimately, the revelation of the kingdom of God awaits the return of Jesus Christ.



taken from The Baptist Faith and Message

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Soli Deo Gloria
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