What is the difference, if any, in the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?
Please recommend any Bible references that may be helpful. Thank you and may God bless you.
2006-12-07 08:45:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We can define the Kingdom of God as the redemptive presence of God. This redemptive (or saving) presence of God can be found in everyday personal experiences. Whenever people love one another, forgive one another, bear one another's burdens, work to build up a just and peaceful community—wherever people are of humble heart, open to their Creator and serving their neighbor—God's redemptive and liberating presence is being manifested. God's Kingdom and loving rule is in operation there.
In the synoptic Gospels (which were written in Greek), Mark and Luke use the Greek term 'basileia tou theou', commonly translated in English as "Kingdom of God," while Matthew uses the Greek term 'basileia tōn ouranōn' which has been translated as "Kingdom of Heaven." The Matthean text adopted the Greek word for "heaven" instead of the Greek word for "God" because, unlike Mark and Luke, he was writing to a Jewish audience who avoided using God's name as a sign of reverence. In Matthew, "heaven" stands for "God."
2006-12-07 08:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Br. Dymphna S.F.O 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God are two different things. The Kingdom of God is where God rules, and in this day it is within the heart of the Believer who God has rule over. The Kingdom of Heaven spoken mostly about in Matthew 13 is the Kingdom as it functions on earth where it is corrupted by man. Read matt 13 and you will soon see that.
2016-05-23 04:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These two verses are used interchangeably in the New Testament. However, it's important for you to realize two things:
1. Every Born Again Messianic Jew and Christian is part of the Kingdom of God/Heaven. It's part of us (Luke 17:21).
2. We're sojourners on the earth (1 Peter 2:11) and not a part of the prince of this world's (Satan) kingdom. So, while we're part of the Kingdom at this moment because it's within us, we're not yet "IN" the physical Kingdom. Once Jesus gathers us all together (1 Thes. 4:15-17), we'll become physical residents of the Kingdom, instead of spiritual residents, who are travelers waiting to enter.
I hope this helps. Peace.
p.s. -- great question!
2006-12-07 08:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term 'kingdom of heaven' is only used in Matthew. All parallel Scriptures -- that is, Scriptures that describe the same event, in almost the same words by other Gospel writers -- use the term 'kingdom of God' instead. So, the phrases mean exactly the same thing. Matthew used "heaven" instead of "God" because some Jews fear the misuse of God's name so much that they won't even use it in reverent speech, and he didn't want to offend over an insignificant matter.
2006-12-07 09:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by BC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
KINGDOM OF GOD
The expression and exercise of God’s universal sovereignty toward his creatures, or the means or instrumentality used by him for this purpose. (Ps 103:19) The phrase is used particularly for the expression of God’s sovereignty through a royal government headed by his Son, Christ Jesus.
WHAT GOD’S KINGDOM IS
God’s Kingdom is a government established by Jehovah God with a King chosen by God. Who is the King of God’s Kingdom? Jesus Christ. Jesus as King is greater than all human rulers and is called “the King of those who rule as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords.” (1 Timothy 6:15) He has the power to do far more good than any human ruler, even the best among them.
From where will God’s Kingdom rule? Well, where is Jesus?
In many texts, therefore, the “heavens” stand for God himself and his sovereign position. His throne is in the heavens, that is, in the spirit realm over which he also rules. Jesus, too, used the heavens as representing God when asking the religious leaders whether the source of John’s baptism was “from heaven or from men.”
“The kingdom of the heavens,” then, means not merely that it is based in and rules from the spiritual heavens but also that it is “the kingdom of God.”
2006-12-07 12:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by BJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom.
The kingdom of Heaven is a physical, literal, kingdom which referrs to Israel.
I've heard several messages about this but I cannot remember the verses! Sorry.
2006-12-07 09:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by Punky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kingdom of God - spiritual - no birds - no land
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Corinthians I 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Corinthians I 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Kindom of Heaven - Physical i birds fly in - land water
2006-12-07 08:52:45 · answer #7 · answered by readthekjv1611@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont want a kingdom - its undemocratic
I shall establish a 'Republic of Dead Dudes (and Dudettes)'
2006-12-07 08:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by Pope Barley 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Same thing
2006-12-07 08:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋