Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of » 2303 Jesus Christ, as creator » 2345 Jesus Christ, kingdom of The present and future realm in which Jesus Christ exercises full authority, and through which he triumphs over all opposition. Jesus Christ's kingdom is a heavenly kingdom It is not of this world John 18:36 See also Revelation 5:6; Revelation 7:10; Revelation 21:1,3 The kingdom was given to him by God Daniel 7:14 See also Psalm 72:1; Daniel 2:44; Matthew 28:18; John 16:15 The kingdom is his by right Colossians 1:15-16 See also Hebrews 1:8; Psalm 45:6; Revelation 22:13 Jesus Christ inherits the kingdom promised to David Luke 1:32 See also Romans 15:12; Isaiah 11:10; Revelation 2:27; Psalm 2:9 Jesus Christ reveals God's kingdom on earth Jesus Christ brought in God's kingdom Matthew 4:17 The expressions “kingdom of heaven” and the “kingdom of God” are interchangeable. See also Matthew 3:2; Matthew 10:7; Matthew 12:28 pp Luke 11:20; Mark 1:15; Luke 17:20-21 Miracles are a sign of the kingdom John 6:14-15 See also Matthew 8:26-27 pp Mark 4:39-41 pp Luke 8:24-25 authority over the created world; Matthew 11:2-5 pp Luke 7:19-22 authority to heal Authority over life and death: Luke 7:11-15; Revelation 1:17-18 Parables are a sign of the kingdom Matthew 13:1-52 See also Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:4-15; Luke 13:18-21 Jesus Christ exercises kingdom authority today Believers enter Jesus Christ's kingdom immediately Luke 23:42-43 See also Matthew 5:3 pp Luke 6:20; Matthew 11:11 Believers are redeemed from the kingdom of darkness Colossians 1:12-13 See also Ephesians 5:5 Believers enjoy the blessings of Jesus Christ's kingdom now Matthew 16:19 See also Daniel 7:22,27; Luke 12:32; Luke 22:29-30; James 2:5; Revelation 1:5-6,9; Revelation 3:21 Jesus Christ rules over every authority now 1 Peter 3:22 See also Ephesians 1:20-23; Philippians 2:9; Colossians 2:10; Hebrews 12:2; Revelation 12:10; Revelation 19:16 Jesus Christ's kingdom will be fully established at his return His kingdom will come with power at a specific moment Matthew 25:31 See also Zechariah 9:10; Matthew 24:30-31 pp Mark 13:26-27 pp Luke 21:27; 2 Timothy 4:1 His kingdom will replace all earthly authority Revelation 11:15 See also 1 Corinthians 15:24-25,50-52; Philippians 3:20-21 All creation will acknowledge Jesus Christ's kingship Philippians 2:10-11 See also Psalm 2:6-8; Revelation 5:13 His kingdom lasts for ever Luke 1:33 See also Isaiah 9:7 See also
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