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Feb 4, 1990 · So let's look at the passages of Scripture that show the kingdom of God to be both present and future. The Kingdom of God Is Present . Our text, Luke 17:20–21, is a clear statement that Christ's own coming is the coming of the kingdom.
The Kingdom of God, Jesus is saying, is not only a future reality. The Kingdom is present now in his very Person and will be fully revealed in the future. We see this tension throughout the Bible -- "now"and "not yet."
Thus, the Kingdom of God has both present and future implications. It is a present reality in a spiritual sense for those who believe the gospel in that God rules over them already. As such, they are subject to all the laws and responsibilities being part of God's Kingdom entails.
Oct 13, 2020 · The Kingdom of God has present reality. Today, those who belong to God are a part of his kingdom. Yet the Scripture points to something yet to come in the kingdom’s future. In Luke 21, Jesus answered a couple of questions his disciples had about the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem.
Aug 25, 2022 · Some theologians refer to the future, open manifestation of the kingdom of God as the “kingdom of glory” and the present, hidden manifestation of the kingdom of God as the “kingdom of grace.”
May 6, 2021 · When Jesus instructs his disciples to heal the sick, they are to say “The kingdom of God has come near to you” (Luke 10:9; cf. Matt. 10:7). Further, despite Jesus teaching that the kingdom is present and dawning in his ministry, he also teaches his disciples to pray for the future coming of the kingdom (Matt. 6:10).
Jul 6, 2023 · The Kingdom’s Present and Future Reality: Jesus’ teachings indicate a tension between the present and future reality of the Kingdom of God. While the Kingdom is already present in the invisible realm and transforms believers, it is not yet fully realized in its complete form.