Luke 4:43..."But he said to them: “Also to other cities I must declare the good news of the kingdom of God, because for this I was sent forth.”
This is what Jesus was sent forth to do...tell of the good news of the kingdom of God, so it seems that this kingdom must be very important, but what exactly is it?
2007-02-06 11:23:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Simply put, Jehovah God will set up a Kingdom that will restore the earth back to it's original state. It will get rid of the badness we see all around us today.
Jesus taught his followers to pray for this Kingdom to come in the Lord's Prayer. (Matthew 6:9,10) But many, it seems, don't understand what they're praying for. It says: "Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon the earth." Notice, Jesus said to pray for God's will to take place on the *earth* not just in heaven. Jehovah made it apparent as to what His will for the earth was, when he placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden under paradisaic conditions and told them to fill the earth. They sinned, which was then passed on to all creation. And now, countless numbers of years later, we're left with a world where it's conditions are, to say the least, much less than desirable. That's where God's Kingdom comes in. As mentioned earlier, it will turn the earth once again into a paradise full of obedient, righteous people....just as Jehovah God intended. (Psalms 37:29; Proverbs 2:21,22)
Great question!
Rachel :)
2007-02-06 16:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kingdom is a government. God's kingdom is his heavenly government by which he will bring an end to wickedness and restore paradise to the earth.
Dan. 2:44 gives insight into what God's kingdom will do. It says: "And in the days of those kings (world governments) the God of heaven will set up a kingdom (or government) 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."
2007-02-06 11:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was originally suppsed to be the Savior of Israel (the Jews), but God knew that Israel was going to reject him. So, God created a plan where everyone could have a chance at Heaven (the Kingdom of God) by accepting Jesus as the Messiah, rather than the old plan, which was exclusively for those of Jewish descent.
So, Jesus was sent to spread the word to otther cities that he is the Savior, the Messiah, the One way humans have of entering God's domain, Heaven.
2007-02-06 12:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a place God has prepared for his saints when the time comes. Jesus also has a kingdom that will come before Gods kingdom. You must make it to Jesus' kingdom before you can get into Gods kingdom.
2007-02-06 11:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kingdom of God is everything that is created.
Look around you . . . everything is Gods'. There are things we don't understand, and things we don't like . . . but among it ALL . . . there is good news. Jesus was sent to declare the good news. The Good News is Jesus himself.
Note: God did not create evil . . . evil is the result of a rebellion, a free choice, by free beings (including people).
2007-02-06 11:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Clark H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same kingdom spoken of in
mark 1:14
It is the gospel spoken of by Jesus.
Not sure what you are asking? The kingdom of God is a place (physically or spiritually) where we can live under the kingship of God.
Jesus told people the kingdom of God was near to them. Basically I believe it means making God your king, adhering to the principles spoken of by Jesus and believing in Him and no other.
The Good News was that we are no longer bound by the law, and that Jesus came to set the captives free.
I dont think the kingdom of God is one specific 'thing'. It is simply the act of following him, living close to him. Some people would assume it is heaven. But I personally believe we are in the kingdom of God if we believe in Him, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We are his subjects and he is our king.
2007-02-06 11:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kingdom of God in this passage is referencing the coming of the Messiah to rescue the chosen from the kingdom of the enemy on earth. Jesus is the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and it is His Kingdom in which we serve God both on Earth and in the New Jerusalem which is yet to come.
2007-02-06 11:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by martiismyname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah (God's name at Ps:83:18) send his son Jesus to earth to to teach of this Kingdom. People say the "Lords prayer" over and over, "Let your kingdom come." This is like God's government that would put an end to all human governments that is unable to fulfil our NEEDS! Mans rulership is based on biased politics, greed and for power. But if God created us, he knows what we need! He is the only person who can rule over us, he teaches of love,justice and peace! God's government or Kingdom will last forever! No manmade government will ever come after it, like how human Governments keeps changingACCORDING TO DANIEL2:44 AND THIS KINGDOM WILLL DO WHAT is stated at Psalms:37:9,10,11 and 29! God's kingdom will come soon! And we are already in the last days and close to Armaggeddon so it will come soon! And just so you knw to survive Armageddon and to benefit from this kingdom you have to atleast know God's name, his will and purposes and who he is! Recommend studying the bible with the Jehovah's Witnesses(they are kind and freindly and their teachings is based "solely on the bible only)
2007-02-06 11:51:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kingdom of God is the expression of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty toward his creatures, or the means used by him to express that sovereignty. This term is used particularly to designate the manifestation of God’s sovereignty through the royal government headed by his Son, Jesus Christ. “Kingdom” may refer to the rulership of the one anointed as King or to the earthly realm ruled by that heavenly government.
Is God’s Kingdom a real government?
Or is it, instead, a condition in the hearts of men?
Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees, whom he also denounced as hypocrites, so he could not have meant that the Kingdom was in their hearts. But the Kingdom as represented by Christ was in their midst. Thus The Emphatic Diaglott reads: “God’s royal majesty is among you.”)
Does the Bible actually speak of God’s Kingdom as being a government?
Isa. 9:6, 7, RS: “To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government [also KJ, AT, Dy; “dominion,” JB, NE; “princely rule,” NW] will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end.”
2007-02-06 16:53:01 · answer #9 · answered by BJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition: The Kingdom of God is the expression of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty toward his creatures, or the means used by him to express that sovereignty. This term is used particularly to designate the manifestation of God’s sovereignty through the royal government headed by his Son, Jesus Christ. “Kingdom” may refer to the rulership of the one anointed as King or to the earthly realm ruled by that heavenly government.
2007-02-06 11:31:33 · answer #10 · answered by C. J. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋