Dictionary of Bible Themes The present and future realm in which Jesus Christ exercises full authority, and through which he triumphs over all opposition. John 18:36Jesus Christ's kingdom is a heavenly kingdom See also It is not of this world Revelation 5:6; 7:10; 21:1,3Daniel 7:14 See also The kingdom was given to him by God Psalms 72:1Daniel 2:44 Matthew 28:18 John 16:15 Colossians 1:15-16 See also The kingdom is his by right Hebrews 1:8Psalms 45:6 Revelation 22:13 Luke 1:32 Jesus Christ inherits the kingdom promised to David See also Romans 15:12Isaiah 11:10 Revelation 2:27 Psalms 2:9 Matthew 4:17 Jesus Christ reveals God's kingdom on earth Jesus Christ brought in God's kingdom See also Matthew 3:2; 10:7; 12:28The expressions "kingdom of heaven" and the "kingdom of God" are interchangeable. Mark 1:15Luke 17:20-21 pp Lk 11:20 John 6:14-15See also Miracles are a sign of the kingdom Matthew 8:26-27pp Mk 4:39-41 Matthew 11:2-5pp Lk 8:24-25 authority over the created world pp Lk 7:19-22 Luke 7:11-15authority to heal Revelation 1:17-18Authority over life and death: Matthew 13:1-52See also Parables are a sign of the kingdom Mark 4:1-34Luke 8:4-15; 13:18-21 Luke 23:42-43 Jesus Christ exercises kingdom authority today See also Believers enter Jesus Christ's kingdom immediately Matthew 5:3Matthew 11:11 pp Lk 6:20 Colossians 1:12-13See also Believers are redeemed from the kingdom of darkness Ephesians 5:5Matthew 16:19 See also Believers enjoy the blessings of Jesus Christ's kingdom now Daniel 7:22,27Luke 12:32; 22:29-30 James 2:5 Revelation 1:5-6,9; 3:21 1 Peter 3:22 See also Jesus Christ rules over every authority now Ephesians 1:20-23Philippians 2:9 Colossians 2:10 Hebrews 12:2 Revelation 12:10; 19:16 Matthew 25:31 Jesus Christ's kingdom will be fully established at his return See also His kingdom will come with power at a specific moment Zechariah 9:10Matthew 24:30-31 2 Timothy 4:1 pp Mk 13:26-27 pp Lk 21:27 Revelation 11:15See also His kingdom will replace all earthly authority 1 Corinthians 15:24-25,50-52Philippians 3:20-21 Philippians 2:10-11 See also All creation will acknowledge Jesus Christ's kingship Psalms 2:6-8Revelation 5:13 Luke 1:33 See also His kingdom lasts for ever Isaiah 9:7See also 2051 Jesus Christ, majesty of2069 Christ, pre-eminence 2215 Christ, Son of David 2233 Son of Man 2312 Christ as king 2351 Christ, miracles 2357 Christ, parables 2375 kingdom of God 2565 Christ, second coming 5370 kingship, human 7950 mission of Christ 9145 Messianic age |
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