As we have watched the Kingdom come in the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, one might be tempted to ask, "So what? What does that have to do with us today?" I am so glad you asked! You had better buckle your seat-belts for the answer! Proclaim and Demonstrate Jesus sent out His disciples … Continue reading Seeing the Kingdom Come 6
God’s Kingdom
Everything is Sacred in the Reign
From March 1 -5, 1994, 85 Christians from 6 continents gathered in Malaysia to seek the Spirit's guidance on how an understanding of the Kingdom could help to integrate the three streams of world evangelization, social action, and renewal in the Spirit. Their search resulted in a Kingdom Manifesto that erases the line between secular … Continue reading Everything is Sacred in the Reign
Seeing the Kingdom Come 5
We have been seeing how the Kingdom came in the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we observe these things, there are at least two important conclusions we can draw. Conclusion #1 Whenever Jesus came on the scene, the Kingdom of God was brought near enough for people to experience. Jesus' primary message was, … Continue reading Seeing the Kingdom Come 5
Seeing the Kingdom Come 3
Like an ever flowing stream that brings life and refreshing, so is the Reign of God when it breaks in upon us. This is what was experienced one epic night in the town of Capernaum at the home of Simon Peter. In a previous post I discussed what happened in the synagogue at Capernaum. While … Continue reading Seeing the Kingdom Come 3