Bible Study Kingdom of God is the Kingdom of Heaven

[for_his_glory]

Kingdom of God described

Kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are the same thing as Jesus was the kingdom of God here on earth when He walked amongst man as now the kingdom of heaven is within those whom are in Christ. The kingdom is spiritual as all things of God are Spiritual. In the end of days Gods kingdom will be brought down to earth as we dwell with Him in the new Jerusalem.

1Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

1Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

Psalms 22:27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
Psalms 22:28 for the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the nations.

Daniel 4:3 how great are his signs! And how mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.

Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people

Matthew 25:34 then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: (note foundation of the world)

Luke 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Mark 1:15 and saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Note Jesus is the kingdom of God on earth)

Matthew 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Ephesians 5:5 for this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Matthew 13:43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Matthew 26:29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. (note this one)

Colossians 1:13 who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Colossians 1:14 in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:


Special feature of:

Matthew 24:14 and this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Matthew 13:19 when any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

Mark 4:11 and he said unto them, unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:

Entrance into:

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God

Luke 22:29 and I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
Luke 22:30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

1Thessalonians 2:12 that ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Members of:

Matthew 6:33 but seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Colossians 4:11 and Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.

Nature of:

Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Romans 14:18 for he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

2Peter 1:11 for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ( Growth in Christ)

John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

 

[Malachi]

1. Something to keep in mind is that (a) there is an outward manifestation of the Kingdom of Heaven and (b) there is an inward reality of the Kingdom of God.

2. The outward manifestation during the Church Age is what is commonly called Christendom. It includes Bible Christianity and False Christianity. It also includes wheat and tares, sheep and goats. The inward manifestation is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

3. Just because Christ told Pilate before His crucifixion that His Kingdom was not of this world does not mean that Christ will not establish a literal, physical, real Kingdom of God on earth. At the time He spoke to Pilate, He was the Lamb of God. At His second coming He is King of kings and Lord of lords.

 

[for_his_glory]

1. Something to keep in mind is that (a) there is an outward manifestation of the Kingdom of Heaven and (b) there is an inward reality of the Kingdom of God.

2. The outward manifestation during the Church Age is what is commonly called Christendom. It includes Bible Christianity and False Christianity. It also includes wheat and tares, sheep and goats. The inward manifestation is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

3. Just because Christ told Pilate before His crucifixion that His Kingdom was not of this world does not mean that Christ will not establish a literal, physical, real Kingdom of God on earth. At the time He spoke to Pilate, He was the Lamb of God. At His second coming He is King of kings and Lord of lords.

I believe I already said all of that if you read those verses and the words in parentheses.

 

[Jim Parker]

Kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are the same thing

Yup.

 

[Sinthesis]

More or less, depending on the context.

How is a spiritual kingdom brought down to a physical earth?

 

[for_his_glory]

More or less, depending on the context.

How is a spiritual kingdom brought down to a physical earth?

We are the Spiritual kingdom of God as it is within us. When we return with Christ in the end of days in our new glorified bodies then Gods kingdom will be here on earth forever.

Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

 

[Sinthesis]

We are the Spiritual kingdom of God as it is within us. When we return with Christ in the end of days in our new glorified bodies then Gods kingdom will be here on earth forever.

Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Returning in glorified bodies would be a physical kingdom coming down to earth, instead of spiritual. It would also come with observation if every eye could see.

 

[Edward]

More or less, depending on the context.

How is a spiritual kingdom brought down to a physical earth?

Good question!
Through us. We are the conduit through which the Lord works.

 

[Jim Parker]

More or less, depending on the context.

How is a spiritual kingdom brought down to a physical earth?

BY the incarnation

 

[for_his_glory]

Returning in glorified bodies would be a physical kingdom coming down to earth, instead of spiritual. It would also come with observation if every eye could see.

Does mortal have anything to do with the immortal or corruptible have anything to do with in corruptible, no. Are we not the Spiritual kingdom of God now and forever, yes.

Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

 

[reba]

Mat_3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mat_4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mar 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Luk 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Luk 8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Mar 4:26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
Mat 13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Mar 4:30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
Mar 4:31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
Luk 13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
Luk 13:19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of itMat 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Luk 7:28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. Mat 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Mat 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mar 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mar 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Luk 18:17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
Mat 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Mar 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mar 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Mat 19:23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of GodMar 10:24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Mar 10:25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Luk 18:24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Luk 18:25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Mat_3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Mat_4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Mar 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luk 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Luk 8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Mar 4:26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

Mat 13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Mar 4:30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
Mar 4:31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
Luk 13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
Luk 13:19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it

Mat 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Luk 7:28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
Mat 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Mat 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mar 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mar 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Luk 18:17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
Mat 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Mar 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mar 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Mat 19:23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God
Mar 10:24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Mar 10:25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Luk 18:24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Luk 18:25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

 

[Jim Parker]

Returning in glorified bodies would be a physical kingdom coming down to earth, instead of spiritual. It would also come with observation if every eye could see.

Exactly!

 

[Edward]

BY the incarnation

I *think*...His incarnation removed the veil (when He died in the flesh), and the only veil left is a veil of darkness over our own heart.

A veil of unbelief. When we remove this veil (go ahead and trust Him) then is the Kingdom of God really 'at hand' for us. .?

Or so it seems to me.

 

[Jim Parker]

I *think*...His incarnation removed the veil (when He died in the flesh), and the only veil left is a veil of darkness over our own heart.
A veil of unbelief. When we remove this veil (go ahead and trust Him) then is the Kingdom of God really 'at hand' for us. .?
Or so it seems to me.

OK.
But that doesn't answer the question; "How is a spiritual kingdom brought down to a physical earth?"
AS the body of Christ, the Church is (OK, AUGHT to be) the manifest presence of the Kingdom of God on earth.
(Which might suggest the question; "Would Jesus wear a Rolex on His Christian TV show?")


iakov the fool

 

[Edward]

OK.
But that doesn't answer the question; "How is a spiritual kingdom brought down to a physical earth?"
AS the body of Christ, the Church is (OK, AUGHT to be) the manifest presence of the Kingdom of God on earth.
(Which might suggest the question; "Would Jesus wear a Rolex on His Christian TV show?")


iakov the fool

Well...it's already here? Idk the mechanics of it, other than through His people.

Faith seems to activate the supernatural (Kingdom realm). But most of us won't receive it due to unbelief.

There were some in the OT that seemed to live under an open heaven. Us end times believers struggle with it (myself included).

 

[Edward]

Jesus wouldn't wear a Rolex, but I hear he's partial to BMW's...lol

 

[Malachi]

Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

This is true only until the Second Coming of Christ. After that the Kingdom of God will be evident on earth as a real, physical, worldwide Kingdom with redeemed nations on earth and Christ as King.

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. (Rev 11:15).

Once again, this reminds us that unless Christians take ALL Scriptures into account, they will not understand God's plans and purposes.

 

[Jim Parker]

Well...it's already here? Idk the mechanics of it, other than through His people.

It is manifest in the gathering of believers at the Lord's supper, the Eucharist.
And it is yet to come in its fullness.

Faith seems to activate the supernatural (Kingdom realm). But most of us won't receive it due to unbelief.

The Kingdom of God is a charismatic kingdom. The life of the kingdom is the presence of the Holy Spirit.

There were some in the OT that seemed to live under an open heaven.

No, because the Holy Spirit had not yet been given.

Us end times believers struggle with it (myself included).

Indeed we do. For some reason, arguing about theology seems to be much more fun that healing the sick, casting out demons and raising the dead.

 

[Jim Parker]

This is true only until the Second Coming of Christ. After that the Kingdom of God will be evident on earth as a real, physical, worldwide Kingdom with redeemed nations on earth and Christ as King.

Mat 12:28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
Mar 9:1 ... "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power."
That happened at Pentecost.

Luk 17:20-21 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, 'Lo, here it is!' or 'There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."

The Kingdom is here. You, as an ambassador of Christ, bring the kingdom with you.
You, as a believer bearing the Trinity within you, bear the King and His kindom wherever you go.

Of so it seems to me.

iakov the fool

 

[for_his_glory]

God will not always be in the third heaven as when all things are finished here on earth God will purify the heaven and earth making it new again then He will usher down the new Jerusalem (Spiritual Kingdom of God). God will then be with us as the tabernacle of God is with men and He will dwell with us and we with Him forever. For now the kingdom of God is within us as we are made kings and priest of God as we reign with Christ here on earth until the seventh trumpet sounds and then the nations (kingdoms) of this world become the nations (kingdoms) of God and of Christ and He will be our God and we His people forever.

The tabernacle of God within the new Jerusalem is not that which is made by hand as neither is the new Jerusalem as when we are given spiritual bodies (glorified bodies) then we will see all things of God that are spiritual for in our mortal bodies we can not even perceive what the new Jerusalem will look like just as we can not even know what Christ looks like, but know we will be just like Him in our glorified bodies.

Daniel 7:27 And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. 12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. 13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Rev 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. (We are the Spiritual Kingdom of God on earth)

Rev 11: 15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. (we are that Spiritual kingdom of God while here on earth as we reign with Him over the nations)

Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.