THE KINGDOM OF GOD JAMES A. UDU

In government God’s Church is a kingdom
1. Kingdom preached at hand Matt. 3:2; Mk. 1:14-15
2. Parables set forth church as Kingdom Matt. 13:24, 44-47
3. Apostles given authority in Kingdom Matt. 16:18-19; 19:28.
4. People alive in time of Christ were to witness coming of kingdom Mk. 9:1; Luke. 9:27; 12:31-32

5. A spiritual Kingdom-not earthly Jon. 18:36; Rom. 14:17;1Cor. 4:20; Lk.17:20
6. After day Pentecost and coming of Holy Spirit, Kingdom spoken of as in existence
Acts 8:12; 20:25; Col. 1:13; 1thess.2:12
7. In coming unto the Church we receive the Kingdom Heb. 12:22-28.
8. Lord’s supper is in Kingdom Luke. 22:16-18; 29-30.

CHRIST AS KING:
1. By his own teaching and acknowledgment Luke 23:1-3; Jon. 18:37.

2. He conquered in becoming King Heb. 2:9, 14-15; Rev. 1:18;1Jon. 3:8; Matt. 12:24-29
Luke 10:17-19.
3. His territory Luke 4:5-8 wrested from Satan Matt. 28:18-20; Rev. 1:5-9.
4. His authority and throne Luke. 1:32-33; Eph.1:18-23; 1Tim. 6:15;1pet. 3:22.
5. His law Jon. 12:48; 1:17; 17:8; 1 Cor. 9:21; 1 Jon. 4:6.

Essential Of Citizenship in God’s kingdom
1. Enter by new birth Jon. 3:5; Acts 2:36-41

2. Must do God’s will Matt. 7:21.
3. Center affections on Heavenly things Phil. 3:12-15; Col. 3:1-4.
4. Greatness in Kingdom measured by service rendered Matt. 20:20-28.
5. Must be united Luke 11:17.
6. Requires sacrifice Mark 10:23-31.
7. Receive as little as child Mark 10:15.
The final picture
Matt. 13:36-43; 25:31-46; 11 Thess.1:7-8,10