the bible says. The bible says it is a real government and Jesus will be the king of that government. The rulers are to be ruling from heaven. Rev. 20:6
So what will we see visible signs of this government on the earth?
How will we know when it is ruling?
2006-08-24 12:17:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When Jesus said that he was within there midst as king of that kingdom. He told them they would see him come into his kingdom. The transfiguration was the next day. It was all symbolic.
2006-08-25 03:48:49 · update #1
I'll answer this properly after work. the kingdom is not a vague 'within you' concept like what a lot of people think, that is not what jesus meant at all, it is something very real and concrete.
2006-08-24 18:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Frax 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible isn't exact on this. There are theories the church will be raptured at the beginning of the Tribulation, in the middle of the Tribulation and at the end of the Tribulation when Jesus returns to the earth. However, 2 Thessalonians 2:11 says "For this reason God sends them (those remaining on earth after the rapture of the church) a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the trush but have delighted in wickedness." The result is that men will believe the lie, as Satan works thought the Anti-Christ. So the non-believers will not see Jesus ruling for the 1,000 years.
2006-08-24 19:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by paulamoore1999 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
shell,I think you misunderstand what you read.in Metthew 6:33 Jesus was quoted "seek ye first the kingdom of GOD---"
IN LUKE 17:21 "the KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU"I have found this to be true. you might also like to read Ephensians 2:22 and 4:6. LOVE Whistle Britches
2006-08-24 20:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by Weldon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will first be an appearing in the clouds, Jesus will take many with him to Heaven. Then there will be seven years of tribulation and judgement. After that the Lord will come back to earth and destroy antichrist and set up his kingdom, and He will live on earth and reign from Jerusalem.
2006-08-24 19:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by mr.phattphatt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it is what the bible says, and it's not a literal government. From your dogma…
Luke 17:21
nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you."
John 14:17
the Spirit of truth... But you *know* him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
Know = gnosis
There are political kingdoms on earth but no signs will be given for the spiritual kingdom because the divine does not judge or rule over anything or anyone.
2006-08-24 19:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Until Jesus physically returns to earth the kingdom of God is in us by the power of the Holy Spirit. After Jesus returns He will take reign of the renewed earth and reign in New Jerusalem.
2006-08-24 19:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by moviesmiss1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at what Jesus said. It's a very small part of the bible. Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is within. So you can believe your version of the bible, or you can believe what Jesus actually said.
2006-08-24 19:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by R. F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well here's the thing when you die.. you go up and over to the other side.. so technically heaven is a place on earth and so is god's kingdom.
2006-08-24 19:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by hating and being mean is a sin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As Jesus did say, it is impossible to know, and it will be upon us faster than we can think or act.
2006-08-24 19:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Luke 17:21
Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
2006-08-24 19:22:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋