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Jan 4, 2022 · The phrase “heavenly places” or “heavenly realms” is used several times in the book of Ephesians (1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12). This phrase is translated from the Greek word epouranios, meaning “the sphere of spiritual activities.” “Heavenly realms” can refer to both angelic and demonic activity.
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Jan 1, 2022 · Eph 1:3 - our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Eph 1:20 - which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms; Eph 2:6 - And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,
- Defining The Kingdom of God
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- Where and When Is The Kingdom of God?
- Summary of The Kingdom of God
The concept of a Kingdom of God is not primarily one of space, territory, or politics, as in a national kingdom, but instead, one of kingly rule, reign, and sovereign control. The Kingdom of God is the realm where Godreigns supreme, and Jesus Christ is King. In this kingdom, God’s authority is recognized, and his will is obeyed. Ron Rhodes, Theolog...
John the Baptist began his ministry announcing that the kingdom of heaven was at hand (Matthew 3:2). Then Jesus took over: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ ” (Matthew 4:17, ESV) Jesus taught his followers how to enter the Kingdom of God: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will e...
Sometimes the Bible refers to the Kingdom of God as a present reality while other times as a future realm or territory. The apostle Paulsaid the Kingdom was part of our present spiritual life: “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17, ESV) Paul also taug...
The simplest way to understand the Kingdom of God is the realm where Jesus Christ reigns as King and God’s authority is supreme. This Kingdom exists here and now (in part) in the lives and hearts of the redeemed, as well as in perfection and fullness in the future.
- 'Kingdom of God' is seen many times in the New Testament. We see the phrase “Kingdom of God” heavily used in the New Testament. According to some experts, the phrase or mention of “Kingdom of God” or “Kingdom of Heaven” appears some 86 times in the four Gospels.
- There have been a few opinions on what exactly it is. There are reports that the Kingdom of God was associated with the formation of the Christian church, and later, Protestant churches viewed the Kingdom of God as a kingdom yet to come.
- The Kingdom of God is not an actual location. It’s easy to think of the Kingdom of God as a physical place. After all, the word "kingdom" brings to mind a grand, physical place or piece of land.
- The Kingdom of God is not heaven. This is an oft-confused thought. It’s thought that the Kingdom of God or Heaven is actually heaven. Views can differ on this (and much comes from the fact that Jesus himself interchanged the phrases "Kingdom of God" and "Kingdom of Heaven"), but many Christians believe that the Kingdom of God is a reign of God over heaven and earth.
Jan 4, 2022 · The Bible recounts numerous encounters that people had with the spiritual realm. Jesus cast demons out of people regularly, healed the sick by speaking to them, miraculously fed thousands of people, and spoke with people who should be dead: Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:1–3).
Kingdom of God, in Christianity, the spiritual realm over which God reigns as king, or the fulfillment on Earth of God’s will. The phrase occurs frequently in the New Testament, primarily used by Jesus Christ in the first three Gospels.
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The Times of Jesus —Ancient, earthly, heavenly. This study outlines the times of Jesus as far as we know them (John 21:25).