Where is the Kingdom? 3

In Luke 17:20 - 21 Jesus told those who inquired when the Kingdom of God was going to come that it was already in their midst.  In a previous post we saw that Jesus brought the Kingdom by modeling it.  How else did He bring it into the midst of His generation? We find our … Continue reading Where is the Kingdom? 3

Where is the Kingdom? 2

Look at the people in the picture below.  Something has really captured their attention and they are closely observing it.  Jesus said the Kingdom of God would not come with signs to be observed (Luke 17:20 - 21).  According to Him, the Kingdom was already in the midst of those inquiring about it.  How could … Continue reading Where is the Kingdom? 2

Seeing the Kingdom Come 2

In the first post of this series we defined the Kingdom of God as the sovereign authority and rule of God over all things in Heaven and on earth.  It is God actively reigning.  The question we are seeking to answer is, "What does it look like when the Kingdom comes?"  Fortunately we have a … Continue reading Seeing the Kingdom Come 2

When God is in Charge 4

The word kingdom, when referring to the Kingdom of God, refers to the actual reign of a monarch.  The Kingdom of God, then, refers to the active reign of God,or, God actively taking charge.  If God were truly in charge, exercising Kingly authority, shouldn't we expect to see something released that causes things to be different … Continue reading When God is in Charge 4