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2006-12-15 02:56:34 · 8 answers · asked by louishebnajoseph 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The kingdom is a government, not a condition in people's hearts. (Isaiah 9:6,7; Luke 17:21)
This kingdom will bring an end to all the existing earthly governments and will rule forever. (Daniel 2:44)
It will: Sanctify God's name (Jehovah) and uphold his sovereignty. (Matthew 6:9,10; Ezekial 38:23)
Put an end to Satan's rulership over the world. (Revelation 20:2,3) Man will be freed from the satanic influence that has made life so difficult.
Unify all creation in worship of the one true God. (Revelation 5:13; 15:3,4)
Bring mankind back into harmonious relationship with God. (Romans 8:19-21)
Free mankind from all threat of war. "He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth." Psalm 46:8,9. Isaiah 2:4.
Rid the earth of corrupt rulers and oppression. (Psalm 72:12-14)
Provide an abundance of food for all. (Psalm 72:16)
Remove sickness and disabilities. (Luke 7:22; 9:11)
Provide suitable homes for everyone. (Isaiah 65:21, 22)
Satisfying employment for all. (Isaiah 65:23)
Guarantee security, freedom from danger. (Micah 4:4; Psalm 37:10,11)
Cause righteousness and justice to prevail. (2 Peter 3:13; Isaiah 11:3-5)
Resurrect the dead! (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 20:12)
Remove death. (Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:4)
A world where people genuinely love one another. (John 13:35)
Bring animals and humans into a harmonious relationship with one another. (Isaiah 11:6-9)
Make the earth a paradise! (Luke 23:43; Psalm 98:7-9)
2006-12-15 03:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by la la la 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quick answer is both. There is a resurrection of the righteous at the beginning of the millennium. These people have transformed and immortal bodies. They will be servants in the kingdom. But there are those that go on into the new millennium as normal humans. They will experience the benefits of many affects of the curse being reversed (they will live to old ages), but they will be in mortal bodies. When the 1000 years is over there is a resurrection of all other people. The souls of all people, righteous and unrighteous, will be in new immortal bodies. Some will enter the new heaven and new earth, and others will be caste into the lake of fire.
2016-05-24 20:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not an easy question to answer. There are two distinct kingdoms talked about and they have difference. There is the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of heaven is best understood if you call it the "Kingdom under the Heavens". It really refers to God's spiritual dealing with people on this earth, and although there is a sence in which God rules over His creation there is still sin and corruption at work. So the kingdom of Heaven contains evil and is really man's best effort to allow God control but there is always evil to deal with. If you read any of the parables about the kingdom of heaven in Matt 13 or other places they will always contain evil, as the Chruch does today.
The Kingdom of God on the other hand Is not on this earth as Jesus explained. It is within a person and pictures a personal relationship that an individual has with God in which God has control over their lives. You may have terrible problems in the world, but in your heart there is always peace. That is the Kingdom of God
Romans 14:17 "for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."
Luke 17:20 Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; 21 nor will they say, `Look, here it is!' or, `There it is!' For behold, the kingdom of God is within you."
2006-12-15 03:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Jesus, if he existed, impressed some people with his religious opinion and pissed off other people and was killed.
As for the nature of "Christ's Kingdom", it exists only in the imaginations of people who read and believed the various stories written decades after Jesus supposedly died. It's more a product of human nature and superstition than anything else.
2006-12-15 02:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the Kingdom of Heaven could NEVER be on the Earth.
Jesus came to live on the Earth and became man, so He could KNOW the things we go through. So that when we PRAY ,
"In Jesus' name "---Jesus goes to the Father FOR us--asking for us--- as though He WERE us.
AWESOME, HUH??!
Christ's Kingdom, right now, is in my heart---is the way I look at it.
2006-12-15 02:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course not. The kingdom of heaven is within (a spiritual kingdom).
2006-12-15 03:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In Matthew 6:9, 10 Jesus taught his followers to pray, "Our Father in the heavens, let your Kingdom come, let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon the earth." Thus the Kingdom would be manifest both in heaven and on earth.
It is clear, though, that the Kingdom had not come at that time. Did it come when Jesus ascended to heaven? No, because both Peter and Paul said that after Jesus was resurrected, the prophecy at Psalm 110:1 was fulfilled in him: “The utterance of Jehovah to my Lord is: ‘Sit at my right hand until I place your enemies as a stool for your feet.’” (Acts 2:32-34; Hebrews 10:12, 13) There was a waiting period.
What is a Kingdom? It is a government. This Kingdom is established by God with a King of his choice---Jesus Christ. You will recall that after Jesus died on earth, he was resurrected and it is from there that he rules. One of the first acts of this Kingdom was to clear out Satan and his wicked angels from heaven. (Revelation 12:7-9)
Jesus will also have corulers. Revelation 5:9, 10 talks about people taken out of every nation on earth that would become "a kingdom and priests to our God, and they are to rule as kings over the earth."
Notice that they will rule over the earth. What place do human governments have in this arrangement?
Daniel 2:44 tells us: "And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite"
First, we see that God's Kingdom would be established while other kingdoms still existed. Indeed, Bible prophesy and world events confirm that it is already ruling in heaven. Second, God's Kingdom will last forever. It will not be conquered and replaced by another government. Third, there will be a war between God's kingdom and the kingdoms of this world, and God will be victorious. In the end, it will be the only government. What benefits can we expect from that rule?
Psalm 37:10, 11, 29: "And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more; and you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be. But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it"
We can expect the earth to become as God originally designed it, a place for humans to become fruitful and enjoy life in health and peace. (Genesis 1:27, 28; Rev 21:3, 4) That is no doubt something you would very much like to be a part of. How then can we make sure we are a part of this Kingdom?
If you wanted to apply for citizenship in another government, you would have to meet certain requirements. The same is true of God's government. What do we need to do?
For one thing, John 17:3 tells us: "This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ."
We also need to make changes in our lives to live in harmony with God's righteous standards. The Bible tells us that people who engage in certain acts will have no place in God's Kingdom.
1 Corinthians 6:9, 10: "What! Do you not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men, nor thieves, nor greedy persons, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit God’s kingdom"
We must also have our beliefs in line with Bible truth. God wants us to avoid any beliefs and customs that come from false worship. (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)
Another important step is associating with others who are prospective members of this Kingdom, who are living in harmony with Bible principles. How can you identify them? The Bible gives us a couple of signs:
John 17:16: "They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world."
Matthew 24:15; 28:19, 20: "And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come. Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you."
John 13:34, 35: "I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves."
This should be evident, not just with individuals, but with the entire group of Christ's disciples. Who have you seen that gives evidence of this?
The Kingdom will soon be established on the earth as it is in heaven and will bring many blessings to obedient mankind. Make it your aim to fulfill these requirements and enjoy perfect life on earth forever.
2006-12-15 04:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by queenn_mab 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not yet. Here is a good website on the subject:
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/ranch/6240/kingdom.html
2006-12-15 03:01:59 · answer #8 · answered by Yngona D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋