Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of » 2375 kingdom of God » 2378 kingdom of God, characteristics of Those who have entered the kingdom must live according to its values, anticipating the reign of peace which will come when Jesus Christ returns. The kingdom of God does not conform to the standards of this world Those who inherit the kingdom of God are to bear its fruit 1 Thessalonians 2:12 See also Matthew 25:34-36; 2 Peter 1:10-11 The kingdom of God is and will be a kingdom of peace Peace between people Isaiah 2:2-4 pp Micah 4:1-4 James 3:18 See also Isaiah 9:5; Isaiah 19:24-25; Micah 5:4-5; Matthew 5:9 The Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1-7:29) is often thought of as a description of life in the kingdom. The peace and prosperity of all creation Isaiah 11:6-9 See also Isaiah 35:1-2,9; Isaiah 41:17-19; Ezekiel 47:9,12; Hosea 2:21-22 The kingdom of God is a kingdom of forgiveness Matthew 6:12 pp Luke 11:4; Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 17:3-4 Status in the kingdom of God Matthew 18:1-5 pp Mark 9:33-37 pp Luke 9:46-48 Matthew 20:25-28 pp Mark 10:42-45 pp Luke 22:25-27 See also Matthew 5:19; Matthew 11:11 pp Luke 7:28; Matthew 19:30 pp Mark 10:31 See also
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