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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

2051  Christ, majesty of
2069  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
5369  kingship, divine
7950  mission of Christ
9145  Messianic age