(1) what is the "kingdom of God"
(2) where is the "kingdom of God"
(3) cite your sources for both (book, chapter, verse)
*first correct and complete answer wins best answer*
2006-07-19 08:58:29 · 8 answers · asked by ppunk71 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
(5 answers so far) for clarification: correct answers according to this neat trivia book
2006-07-19 09:14:25 · update #1
1. The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven seem to be variations of the same idea. A kingdom implies a king. Our king is Jesus. Jesus said His kingdom was not of this world (John 18:36). Jesus' authority did not come from man but from God (Luke 22:29).
2."The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Rom. 14:17). It is also a future kingdom where full ruler-ship in the actual presence of the king Jesus will occur when He returns to earth.
3. John 18:36- The New Testament Book of John
Luke 22:29- The New Testament Book of Luke
Rom. 14:17- The New Testament
2006-07-19 09:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, theres alot of places its mentioned in the Bible, do I have to pick just one? It occurs something lik 90 or 100 times in the New Testament alone.
It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,
Mark 9:46-48
This verse, along with others, the Kingdom of God is Heaven.
Where is it? Dont have a verse for that, unless you want the one from Revelations that describes it in great detail. Someday, Heaven will be all there is, no earth, and no Hell anymore. Ultimatley, heaven will be the ONLY place.
Thanks, that was fun!!!
2006-07-19 16:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 12:28 and Luke 10:9 are just two references that the Kingdom of God is within us, his people who spread the gospel - Mark 12:28-34 gives us a very clear picture of how a scribe was so close to accepting Jesus and that the kingdom of God was within our love to God with all our heart, all our understanding, all our soul, all our strength, and to love our neighbor - that burnt offerings and sacrifices were not what God desired of his people, but that he desired us, all of us, and that desire would come through our knowing Jesus Christ - it was clear enough and understood that Mark 12:34 goes on to say that no man ask him any question.
I realize a lot of this has been paraphrased, but the kingdom of God came in Jesus and it is through him that we each become a part of the Kingdom of God and are to live as the scribe so eloquently responded to Christ - and yet the scribe, being so close, still could not accept Christ as the key to the Kingdom - what a shame.
2006-07-19 16:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Tim. 4:18
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 12:28
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
Rev. 12:10
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
1. "heavenly" kingdom
2. cannot be moved
3. belonging to God.
a kingdom is a place or region where royalty is in place to rule. Hence, Great Britian is sometimes referred to "the United Kingdom." Royalty is in force on the throne. Same applies to God's kingdom.
since several references imply a "heavenly" kingdom, we may assume this relates to the third heaven where God's throne is.
Paul also wrote in Romans about "a man" who was taken up to the third heave fourteen years before he wrote that letter. At the time, Paul was stoned, where some theologians believed he "died" and received revelation directly from the throne of God. Just think of the understanding he received about the kingdom! Colossians 4:11 refers to other works UNTO the kingdom, hence, working for this goal.
This is the kicker:
1 Cor. 15:50
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
only those in SPIRIT can enter. This indicates that you first enter into it spiritually, then your immortal body is presented to you. anyone living in the flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God.
2006-07-19 16:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by n9wff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all about the kingdom of god
1. these first words was spoken by jesus in mark 1:15 that the long awaited messiah has come to break the power of sin and begin gods personal reign on earth. most people that heard these words were poor,oppressed and without hope and these words were good news because they offered freedom,justice,and hope.the kingdom of heaven began when jesus came to earth in human form .matthews 3:2
2.the kingdom of god is not of this world its with jesus in heaven matthews26:29matthews10:37
2006-07-19 20:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kingdom of god is the body of believers here on earth in some places, and it's a change of character within a person in other places. What it isn't is some kind of actual kingdom on earth nor in heaven.
...don't feel like digging up references right now
2006-07-19 16:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. George W. Bush's Ranch
2. Texas
2006-07-19 16:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by Jester 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*CORRECT??* What's your definition of correct? You're a Christian I guess, and I'm a Muslim, so you'll never give a right answer acoording to your beliefs!
2006-07-19 16:07:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋