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Yes, I do, along with about 6,500,000 more people that have studied the Bible.

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?

Luke 17:21, KJ: “Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you “in the midst of you,” RS; “in your midst,” NW].” (Notice that, as shown by verse 20, 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, “dominion,” “princely rule,” 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.”

This new Kingdom government receives its power and right to rule from the Great King, Jehovah God. It is his kingdom. Over and over again, the Bible calls it the “kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:2, 11, Corinthians 6:9, 10; 15:50) However, since Jehovah has appointed his Son to be its Chief Ruler, it is also referred to as Christ’s kingdom.

2007-02-14 15:35:53 · answer #1 · answered by BJ 7 · 1 1

“And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that is only not delivered to interrupt. And the dominion itself heavily isn't handed on to any human beings. it is going to weigh down and placed an end to those sorts of kingdoms, and it itself will stand to situations indefinite; Daniel 2:40 4 it really is a actual authorities and the in elementary words answer to mans issues. And the only seated on the throne stated: “look! i'm making all issues new.” also, he says: “Write, because those words are dedicated and real.” Revelation 21:5 God can not lie as his call Jehovah ability "he who motives to develop into." It leaves his mouth and does no longer go back till it really is achieved. the middle is more desirable treacherous than something else and is determined. Who can recognize it? 10 I, Jehovah, am searching the middle, reading the kidneys, even to provide to all and sundry in accordance to his ideas, in accordance to the fruitage of his dealings. Jeremiah 17:9,10

2016-11-03 11:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

The Lord has always been sovereign King over all His creation. He will return as King and people will know that He alone is King.

Before the Lord God returns, there will be another who will come claiming to be Him. He will set up a one world government, currency, and religion. This is the anti-Christ and he will bring a temporary peace, but will break it after 3 1/2 years.

So, to answer your question, the false Messiah will rule a government and will come before the true Lord and Savior. Don't be deceived.

2007-02-14 13:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

It is a real and present government. Colossians 1:13 says:
"For He delivered us from the Domain (literally Authority)
of Darkness, and transferred us into the Kingdom of His Beloved Son."
This is written to born again Christians, and it is stated in the past tense. Everyone who has been born of the spirit has been transferred out of Satan's authority and placed under a new government, the Kingdom of God, under the rule of His Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ.
This is a glorious truth and a present reality, but thank God the day is fast approaching when:
"The Kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ (Messiah), and He shall reign foe ever and ever." (Revelation 11:15)
Jesus Christ will establish His Kingdom in the earth, restore the earth to its pristine beauty, and rule and reign for 1000 years of peace and prosperity, before the final phase in God's agenda.

2007-02-14 13:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Let your Kingdom Come - This refers to god's goverment. Not a man made goverment . Men are in an imperfect state and will never be able to direct thier own step . For years there has been attempts at worldwide peace but no human goverment has ever been successful . Therefore in the prayer it references "let your kingdom come "

2007-02-14 13:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by deenbmore 2 · 1 0

This isn't a real government as we think of government. If you read through the book of Mathew you here Jesus constanlty saying "The Kingdom of God is here..." or "The Kingdom of God is like...." God's kingdom is here and the best example of what this kingdom is and how we should live in it was given by the life Jesus lived and his sermon on the mount. We bring Gods kingdom to life when we live this way.

2007-02-14 13:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

The text says,"Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." In the Millenium it will be a real government, with Christ as it's King. Until then, we can help establish His Kingdom on earth by doing His will in our own lives.

2007-02-14 13:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

There's plenty of evidence in the New Testament to say that this is NOT an earthly government (e.g., "my kingdom is not of this world")

2007-02-14 13:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Real Government you say, Never heard of a God election like I have a presidential election.

2007-02-14 13:14:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Romans 13:1 "All authority is from God, whoever resists authority resists God." I don't write 'em- I just post 'em.

2007-02-14 13:18:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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