Dictionary of Bible Themes Those who have entered the kingdom must live according to its values, anticipating the reign of peace which will come when Jesus Christ returns. John 18:36The kingdom of God does not conform to the standards of this world Romans 14:171 Thessalonians 2:12 Those who inherit the kingdom of God are to bear its fruit See also Matthew 25:34-362 Peter 1:10-11 Isaiah 2:2-4 The kingdom of God is and will be a kingdom of peace Peace between people James 3:18See also pp Mic 4:1-4 Isaiah 9:5; 19:24-25Micah 5:4-5 Matthew 5:9 Isaiah 11:6-9 The Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1-7:29) is often thought of as a description of life in the kingdom. See also The peace and prosperity of all creation Isaiah 35:1-2,9; 41:17-19Ezekiel 47:9,12 Hosea 2:21-22 Matthew 6:12 The kingdom of God is a kingdom of forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35Luke 17:3-4 pp Lk 11:4 Matthew 18:1-5Status in the kingdom of God Matthew 20:25-28pp Mk 9:33-37 pp Lk 9:46-48 See also pp Mk 10:42-45 Matthew 5:19; 11:11pp Lk 22:25-27 Matthew 19:30pp Lk 7:28 See also pp Mk 10:31 2345 Christ, kingdom of3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of 5498 reward 6652 forgiveness 6700 peace 8206 Christlikeness 8256 fruitfulness 8276 humility |
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