The kingdom of god is near revelation 1 bible commentary. Her passion for information technology has led her to obtain a master of science in information system management which equipped her to. This is why the book of revelation and the bible would be woefully incomplete with this fourth vision, the vision of god s eternal kingdom. It is not something that is intended to totally mystify and baffle us. Would you like to donate to god s kingdom ministries to keep the teaching going. The kingdom of god the preterist archive of realized. Jan 02, 2020 the age to come is when the kingdom of god rules, providing eternal life and freedom from sin, sickness, and suffering. If you compare the picture of the earthly eternal reign of god in these two chapters in the book of the revelation, you can see that to inherit the earth is the same as inheriting the kingdom of god.
Following the proclamation of the kingdom of god 11. We dedicate his kingdom prophecy, a website and outreach ministry which provides prophetic word, prayer and biblical sharing, by gods. Consequently, we need a kingdom mindset in order to rightly discern and tap into all that god wants to reveal to us, especially in days like thesedays of the harvest. Jesus responds with, the kingdom of god is not coming with signs to be observed. The aim of his book is to show that such a unity exists. Classic studies on the kingdom of god and kingdom of. Had we to give that book a title we might with justice call it the book of the coming kingdom of god. Secrets to becoming ambassadors of christ by bill vincent god is raising up a new breed of men and women of god. The kingdom of god is the family of immortal beings god and all his children. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. With this understanding of gods universal kingship in mind, were ready to turn to the related theme of christs kingship as gods servant or vassal king. Ladd makes the case that jesus central message was the kingdom.
Introduction to revelation gods kingdom ministries. You will be blessed by bill vincents power revelations of god s glory and the kingdom of god being released in the earth. Divine revelations, 506 freeport ave nw suite b, elk river. My list of top 5 books on the kingdom of god think theology. Jesus makes clear that the onset of the kingdom of god is not an observable process. With a growth mindset, we are willing to be challenged, to learn, to be humble and teachable. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Within these pages you will discover the awesome truth about god, our father, his word, his plan for the ages, and his creation through his son, that you most likely have not heard elsewhere. Godly thinking brings peace and life to us and identifies us as true believers rom. Jessica rothmeyer teacher, speaker and author of the kingdom mindset series greater minneapolisst. A sower, a mustard seed, hidden treasure, fine pearls, a fishing net, yeastthe parables that mystified the disciples 2,000 years ago still form deep wells for discussion and teaching today. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god.
Would you like to donate to gods kingdom ministries to keep the teaching going. In its sacred pages we find a progressive selfrevelation of god and also a revelation of the eternal purpose, which he purposed in christ jesus our lord ephesians 1. Revelations from the hebrew version of matthew sid roth. The interpretation of revelation by the sanhedrin, romans, and disciples of jesus christ. The kingdom of god mindset is first and foremost a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. While the pharisees may have had in mind the future earthly reign of christ. The kingdom of god is a description of gods rule over all creation, specifically over those who have given him their trust and allegiance cf. And i seemed to hear the voices of a huge crowd answering, alleluia. Again, when he says above, he really means god and his kingdom cf. Before we look at johns vision of gods eternal kingdom, lets first correct some of. The arrival of gods kingdom commentary a testimony of.
The arrival of gods kingdom commentary a testimony. When the new testament opens, we find john the baptist preaching, mat. This collection features some of the best commentaries and studies on the kingdom of god and heaven from the late nineteenth and early. For behold, the kingdom of god is in your midst luke 17. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and. Gods kingdom is a real government established by jehovah god. Before we look at johns vision of god s eternal kingdom, lets first correct some of the popular misconceptions about heaven. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. The everlasting kingdom of god united church of god. The kingdom of god is also called the kingdom of heaven in the bible, since it rules from heaven. The kingdom of god is near revelation 1 bible commentary produced by tow project before the book of revelation is even a few verses old, john says something that might seem to undercut a robust theology of work. Bringing truth and revelation through having a kingdom mindset. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek.
Revelation 1722 the church of jesus christ of latter. Teacher, speaker and author of the divine marriage and the kingdom mindset online course series. We must endure hardship and always keep in mind the reward that. In one of the quotes that comes to my mind it says, he will rule the nations. I think we have to have that mindset when we come to revelation. Scriptural studies in the kingdom of god by george eldon ladd, kingdom of god by christopher. With a growth mindset, we are willing to be challenged, to learn, to be humble and. The promises that god made in the book of genesis are empty words apart from their fulfillment in the book of revelation.
Those whom god adds to his family will inherit and oversee all things god has created revelation 21. The kingdom of god and the kingdom of heaven describe gods rule over israel. You will be blessed by bill vincents power revelations of gods glory and the kingdom of god being released in the earth. Unfortunately, in reading jesus statement that the kingdom of god is within you, many have mistakenly limited the kingdom of god to a philosophical perspective or a way of thinking. When you saw that nahash the king of the sons of ammon came against you, you said to me, no, but a king shall reign over us, although the lord your god was your king. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ.
Over the course of several years, god gave scott and jessica a very specific vision of how to help couples stay married, overcome past hurtswounds and truly live out a fulfilling and biblical marriage. The achieve the kingdom of god mindset, your thinking must have these points at your foundation. Misconceptions about heaven corrected before we look at johns vision of gods eternal kingdom, lets first correct some of the popular misconceptions about heaven. Pastor myles new book, reclaiming gods original purpose for your life is like a treasure map to the promises of the bible, teaching us what it truly means to seek first the kingdom of god and his righteousness, so that everything else can fall perfectly into. Kingdom strategist, blueprint builder, and spiritual midwife, derashay zorn is an international business coach and expert in the art of unleashing purpose, developing dreams, and expanding untapped potentials within individuals, corporations, and ministries. The kingdom of god is near revelation 1 the seven churches of revelation revelation 23 the throne room of god revelation 4 and 5 end times disaster and deliverance revelation 616 babylon and the new jerusalem. May 12, 2020 the aim of his book is to show that such a unity exists. It is a book of glory that discloses the victory that jesus has already won. These seals reveal the four horses and their riders, the martyrs and concludes with the rapture. During this time of jesus early ministry while his disciples had no understanding of his destiny on the cross, they too announced, mat. Developing a kingdom mindset by mike hutchings global online. One type of kingdom theology is what is sometimes referred to as the already but not yet view of the kingdom of god.
Inspired by the devil, the sanhedrin and romans had slain the lord jesus, and now they were brutally murdering his disciples to rid the earth of his kingdom. Bible verses about kingdom of god king james version. This is why the book of revelation and the bible would be woefully incomplete with this fourth vision, the vision of gods eternal kingdom. This article includes a chart and correlates with matthew 24 and luke 21. Mike hutchings opens up the meaning of this foundational revelation of the word repent. The everlasting kingdom of god the book of revelation. This is a fairly short book 143 pages and was the first book i ever read by ladd. The lord spoke, his servant heard, the word was written, and we now have the written record.
Christ returns as a warrior on a white horse and sets up the kingdom of god. At its most basic definition, kingdom theology is simply the area of theology that studies the kingdom of god. Other references are to the kingdom of god in general, that is, any rule of. The revelations we have received in the past serve to prepare us for the revelation of the kingdom. It is something, in the light of verse 3, that we are to read, understand and apply. The book of daniel is unsealing middle east and prophecy. In this book we all need our mindsets to be an ambassador of heaven. Only six verses in the book of revelation refer directly to the kingdom.
After john was put in prison, jesus began his public ministry and announced the coming kingdom of god to israel, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of god is at hand. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ, and he will reign for ever and ever. Consequently, we need a kingdom mindset in order to rightly discern and tap into all that. In the gospels, jesus likens the kingdom of heaven to many things. Developing a heavenly mindset, one that thinks on god and his kingdom, is very important to us as well. In the case of the book of revelation, its the people of god spread throughout all the nations, and he is our king, our representative to the father, or the suzerain. It is our mission at divine revelation to train and equip gods people to truly live twofeet in his kingdom here on this earth. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. The bride of christ is the new jerusalem the great city of the kingdom of heaven. In that sense kingdom theology is a legitimate and beneficial part of theology as a whole. The course of history often seems to go in the opposite direction of the promises of god, but those who believe gods word are not discouraged by appearances. Jessica rothmeyer founder kingdom mindset linkedin. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution from.
Classic studies on the kingdom of god and kingdom of heaven. The book of revelation is a sure guide to what is really going on. As ambassadors of the kingdom of god, we are responsible for serving the cause of the kingdom even to the point of laying down our lives for it. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. God is raising up a new breed of men and women of god. Speaking of this destiny of man, the book of hebrews tells us. Scriptural studies in the kingdom of god, by george eldon ladd.
When the kingdom of god comes to earth, it will rule over all the kingdoms of this world revelation 11. Scott and jessica rothmeyer began cofacilitating faithbased marriage counseling in 2010. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. Yes, ladd is a prominent figure in my list, as youll see. Analysis the plagues that fall on the earth as each of the first six trumpets are blown do not move the peoples of the world to repent 9. Oct 18, 2010 god needed to completely get rid of that and he is really doing it in me one day at a time. This last book of the bible includes key events related to gods kingdom coming to earth and its extension into the eternal state. He freed me up long time ago and now he is just strengthening those neuro associations in my brain by constantly talking to me and giving me experiences that confirm the same about his word of true freedom and kingdom living. It is a time of universal peace on earth and gods sovereign reign over all of creation. Later, when john was imprisoned, jesus too preached, the gospel of the kingdom of god mark mark 1. So he is our king in history, in time, a full human being who represents his people to the father. The word translated grecia in the book of daniel is the name yavan javan, the name of a son of joktan, and of the race ionians, i. We are talking about the revelation of jesus christ.
The king extends his rightful rule over all the nations rev. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. God reigns over the nations, god sits on his holy throne. Right thinking leads to having the manifest presence of god in our lives phil. This is perhaps the most important sentence ever written. As the title of brights book shows, he believes that the biblical doctrine of the kingdom of god is the unifying theme of the bible p. Gods kingdom ministries studies in the book of revelation. We give thanks to you, lord god almighty, the one who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. Changing from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset involves undergoing repentance in such a way that were willing to go after the mind of christ in every aspect of our lives. The seven seals of revelation come from the scroll that only jesus could open. God needed to completely get rid of that and he is really doing it in me one day at a time.
When yeshua said, my kingdom is not of this worldnot of this realm. There is a strong enmity between the greeks christian orthodox and the turks muslims that goes back to the conquest of constantinople istanbul and the rise of the ottoman empire. Change the way you think so you have a growth mindset the kingdom of god mindset is first and foremost a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset. For in that he god the father put all in subjection under him man, he left nothing that is. A tale of two cities revelation 1722 the meaning of revelation for our work. But there are also whole theological movements labeled as kingdom theology, so one must be careful to understand how the term is. The kingdom of god can seem like a gigantic unchartered spiritual frontier. Popular kingdom of god books meet your next favorite book. Analysis the plagues that fall on the earth as each of the first six trumpets are.