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

Seeing the Kingdom Come 1

What would it look like if the Kingdom of God were to come upon us?  Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come.  Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”  If we are going to pray the prayer, we should at least know what it will look like when it happens. … Continue reading Seeing the Kingdom Come 1

When God is in Charge 6

In a previous post, I discussed the fact that the Holy Spirit is the Governor General of the Kingdom of God.  He is the One who mediates God's Reign in the lives of God's people.  The question is, how does He go about doing that? We find the answer in Philippians 2:12 - 13. Therefore, … Continue reading When God is in Charge 6

When God is in Charge 5

God is in charge!  He rules over the heavens and the earth in absolute sovereignty.  In this post we want to begin examining how He enacts His reign in the lives of His subjects. In previous posts I have discussed how righteousness, peace, joy, and power are manifested when God is in charge.  The question … Continue reading When God is in Charge 5