Theology of the Kingdom

Photo Credit: Tom.Brook via Compfight cc If I were to ask you what your theology was regarding the Kingdom of God, how would you respond?  If you are like a lot of people, you would have no idea what I was talking about.  It seems as though we have lots of theology about everything else … Continue reading Theology of the Kingdom

How the Kingdom Progresses

It never ceases to amaze me how the King could take such simple things from everyday life and use them to profoundly illustrate the Kingdom of God.  But that is  the true essence of a parable.  It takes something ordinary and throws it alongside a spiritual truth in order to make it come alive in … Continue reading How the Kingdom Progresses

The All-Encompassing Kingdom

What is our conception of the Kingdom of God?  In Jesus' day the Jews had a rather narrow view of the Kingdom.  Some of the stories told by the King were intended to expand their understanding of God's reign.  Besides expanding our understanding, the parable we will look at in the post serves as a … Continue reading The All-Encompassing Kingdom