Kingdom of god mindset book of revelation

Eschatology is very important because god has given it to us to help us prepare for and have an eager expectation of the future. As i explain in peace in your house, adopting the kingdom of god mindset is the best approach to understanding gods purpose, plan, and destiny for our lives. Mar 08, 2020 when a christian enters the promiseland heshe can step into the kingdom mindset, where the prevailing revelation of god is the he is the lion of the tribe of judah who overcame so. The kingdom of god is near revelation 1 the seven churches of revelation revelation 23 the throne room of god revelation 4 and 5 end times disaster and deliverance revelation 616 babylon and the new jerusalem. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early. The traditional story of the book of revelation is that it was experienced by john the apostle while he was in exile on the greek island of patmos. So john came first with his warning of the radical nearness of the kingdom. The amillennial perspective emphasizes that the coming of the kingdom of god is a twopart event. What is said about the nations is equally true of each individual within those nations. For this cause it is imperative to view the book of revelation as a continuation of the book of daniel and, likewise, to interpret revelation much as one would interpret daniel. In the case of the book of revelation, its the people of god spread throughout all the nations, and he is our king, our representative to the father, or the suzerain. The first portion dawned at christs first advent john the baptist proclaimed at this time, the kingdom of heaven is at hand matthew 3. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events.

When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The kingdom of god in the past then is to be reestablished with christ as its king but this time all nations will be in subjection to it. Analysis the plagues that fall on the earth as each of the first six trumpets are blown do not move the peoples of the world to repent 9. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels.

Entrance into the kingdom of god requires belief and repentance. Currently, scott and jessica are training other couples in their curriculum in order to spread this valuable revelation and healing program to as many marriages as possible. In order to understand what god is doing, what he is saying, and the directions in which he is going in this season, you need to read this book an endtime revelation for gods endtime people. In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without. This eternal purpose is revealed in the bible from genesis to revelation.

The book of revelation part 30 the christian frog god. It is our mission at divine revelation to train and equip gods people to truly live twofeet in his kingdom here on this earth. Jesus was the first person to utter the word, church. Revelation 1 amplified bible amp the revelation of jesus christ. Did john see god the father in the book of revelation. The new testament depict christians as a kingdom of priests revelation 1. Aug 27, 2011 jesus is again telling the disciples how different life is in the kingdom of god, and how kingdom living requires kingdom thinking.

Jul, 2015 the book of revelation is a simple book to understand if we see that much of the back of the bible was probably originally written in hebrew or aramaic and try to understand the fall feasts of the lord and the whole front of the book. Did god send the coronavirus as a biblical plague from. Right thinking leads to having the manifest presence of god in our lives phil. The kingdom of god does mean living a certain way and enjoying a peace and harmony and justice that only christ can bring. It is the golden cord that binds the sixtysix books together, so that they become the book of books, the revelation of god. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12.

The lord spoke, his servant heard, the word was written, and we now have the written record. Kingdom living i, john, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in jesus, was on the island of patmos because of the word of god and the testimony of jesus. The book of revelation is a triumphant vision of god s final victory over all the forces of evil in the world. Jesus work of fully bringing gods kingdom to earth matthew 6. The everlasting kingdom of god the book of revelation. Before we look at johns vision of gods eternal kingdom, lets first correct some of the popular misconceptions about heaven. The everlasting kingdom of god united church of god. Note that the poor in the nt and the book of revelation are typically the people of god. Also found the coming soon by michael barber very helpful as well. The first book creation is general revelation and reveals that there is a god but it doesnt bring us to salvation. This is why, when the kingdom of god comes in fullness in revelation 21 a voice from the throne says.

Spirit revelation church src is a church with a unique endtime mandate raising incorruptible sons of god, nurturing believers unto maturity in the word of christ, dispensing the revelation of the spirit of the lord via his word for every believer to live life exceptionally victorious unto the day of our lord jesus christ. As i explain in peace in your house, adopting the kingdom of god mindset is the best approach to understanding god s purpose, plan, and destiny for our lives. Yes, the book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. Lets search the bible for answers to these questions. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ. The apostle paul further defines the kingdom by stating that fornicators and those who are covetous will not enter it ephesians 5. Developing a kingdom mindset by mike hutchings global online. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the father, which reveals what is going to happen before his return to establish the kingdom of god on earth.

Yet, he framed his ministry in terms of gods kingdom breaking into our world, not into a church building. It is those who have cast off the law and authority of god and have usurped power as if the kingdom was theirs. Oct 30, 2018 the central theme of jesus christs preaching was the kingdom of god. The interpretation of revelation by the sanhedrin, romans, and disciples of jesus christ. The achieve the kingdom of god mindset, your thinking must have these points at your foundation. One important example is johns vision of a heavenly throne room in the book of revelation. Be part of this movement and demonstrate the kingdom of power here and now. So he is our king in history, in time, a full human being who represents his people to the father. A full treatment is offered in the book, but ill summarize it here. Misconceptions about heaven corrected before we look at johns vision of god s eternal kingdom, lets first correct some of. For the concept of the end times, and god s hand in it is etched throughout the bible from start to finish, giving us insight as to how to prepare our souls for god s kingdom and why its so. Interpreting revelation allegorically or historically. The everlasting kingdom of god the book of revelation unveiled. The kingdom was in their midst because the king was there.

Consider this very interesting book authored in 1919 by samuel z. This final victory is secured because of the blood of the lamb that purifies god s people for his ultimate reign. See the discussion concerning genesis and revelation as bookends for more information on the complete restoration brought about through the events recorded in the book of revelation. Apr 06, 2009 the kingdom of god means living out gods shalom on earth. Studies in the book of revelation gods kingdom ministries. God s work with the jews has, for the most part, been separate from his work with the church, but now in the book of revelation, it all comes together, and will be most clearly seen during the millennial kingdom. The book of revelation, then, sets forth the righteous acts of god in the earth and in the nations. This is why the book of revelation and the bible would be woefully incomplete with this fourth vision, the vision of gods eternal kingdom. There are some who have spiritualized and individualized the entire book of revelation. At the cross, christ won final victory over death and satan. John said he was a joint partaker with the believers in the kingdom and endurance in jesus 1. The kingdom of god the preterist archive of realized.

The book of revelation is a simple book to understand if we see that much of the back of the bible was probably originally written in hebrew or aramaic and try to understand the fall feasts of the lord and the whole front of the book. Only six verses in the book of revelation refer directly to the kingdom. The conception of the kingdom of god on which jesus based his gospel was. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Revelation 2122 describes at that point a new and dramatically different heaven and earth. The book of revelation contains many different themes, but the most important themes are the person, character and work of jesus christ. Developing a heavenly mindset, one that thinks on god and his kingdom, is very important to us as well. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the.

The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and god. What is the kingdom of god that it should be our highest priority in life. We need to look at the book of matthew from a heavenly angle, not from the angle. The kingdom of god and the kingdom of heaven describe gods rule over israel. Then jesus came announcing the presence of the kingdom. Johns book of revelation brings the story of the kingdom to its climax at the end of the age. Jan 21, 2018 the first book creation is general revelation and reveals that there is a god but it doesnt bring us to salvation. Developing a kingdom mindset kingdom education ministries. Why are all of our manuscripts in greek and latin and why do we have no existing hebrew manuscripts.

A tale of two cities revelation 1722 the meaning of revelation for our work. No, we must leave the preterists to follow their own deadend path which lops off huge parts of god s prophetic program and understand the book of revelation within the grand scheme of god s entire redemptive plan for all nations, nay, for the entire globe, nay, for. Under the antichrist, the wickedness of man has reached its peak, and it is met with god s wrath against sin. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ, and he will reign for ever and ever. Finally revelation 2122 speaks about the eternal kingdom of god and jesus christ. The kingdom of god is near revelation 1 bible commentary. Both john the baptist and jesus preached repentance as a prerequisite of belonging to the kingdom of god. It is the second book the bible that is special revelation because it is his words and they bring us to a relationship with him so that we make him king of our lives. They tend to discard the history of gods acts among the nations. Toward the end of revelation, we are also told that those who are cowards, perverts, traitors, immoral, murderers, practitioners of black magic and worship idols, and all liars will not be in the kingdom of god. An introduction to the book of revelation christs kingdom.

Inspired by the devil, the sanhedrin and romans had slain the lord jesus, and now they were brutally murdering his disciples to rid the earth of his kingdom. In doing so, they follow a greek mindset, rather than interpreting the book with a hebrew mindset. The arrival of gods kingdom commentary a testimony. Fresh revelation after finishing this 40 day series, and placing it in the proper form for publishing, the lord gave me a second book and i began writing again. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. Gods design for a rewarding and fulfilling marriage. I imagine that peter hasnt taken jesus so far to the side that jesus cant turn and address them all.

The kingdom is also seen in the book of revelation. Jesus told his disciples that the last supper would be fulfilled in the great banquet or great feast in the kingdom of god. Is the kingdom of god a physical place or a present spiritual reality. Revelation 1722 the church of jesus christ of latter.

A comprehensive kingdom of god bible study and christian teaching on the kingdom of god which is within you is just one of many biblical teachings and bible studies which can be found at christcentered mall. What they will be in, however, is the lake of fire. We see the phrase kingdom of god heavily used in the new testament. As we see throughout the book of revelation and is made even clearer by this weekends events in orlando, our world is still filled with sickness, injustice, slavery, sin, and death. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution from. Other references are to the kingdom of god in general, that is, any rule of. Revelation is filled with the gracious purposes of god, to strengthen his people.

The kingdom of god in the jewish apocryphal literature. Revelation provides guidance that can lead the faithful to eternal salvation in the celestial kingdom. With this understanding of gods universal kingship in mind, were ready to turn to the related theme of christs kingship as gods servant or vassal king. Revelation is really another description and is the completed revelation of the 70th week of daniel. Christ returns as a warrior on a white horse and sets up the kingdom of god. The arrival of gods kingdom commentary a testimony of. Godly thinking brings peace and life to us and identifies us as true believers rom. The kingdom of god is the family of immortal beings god and all his children. John says that there is a blessing on the one who reads, hears, and takes to heart the words of prophecy in the book of revelation. So lets enlarge our outlook by taking a look at a scripture in the book of daniel. Both were great source materials for the mind and understanding of the book of revelation. In one of the quotes that comes to my mind it says, he will rule the nations. This kingdom will bring peace to the earth and all peoples will know about god and want to worship him.

The achieve the kingdom of god mindset, your thinking must have these points at. Those whom god adds to his family will inherit and oversee all things god has created revelation 21. It is those who have killed with the sword, having an old covenant mindset while yet in rebellion against the law of god. He represents the kingdom of god under the temporary rule of the tribe of benjamin prior to the full. Considered in context, however, this passage is not in any way contrary to the straightforward teaching that god the father has not and can not be seen by men. In 2015 jessica penned the heart of their program entitled, the divine marriage. Michael lake will examine how the kingdom of god is revealed from genesis 1 to revelation 22.

Revelation may come through the light of christ and the holy ghost by way of inspiration, visions, dreams, or visits by angels. Highlights from the book of revelation i while imprisoned on the island of patmos, the aged apostle john receives a series of 16 visions. Those who study revelation and the doctrine of the end times have a double blessing. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. The kingdom of god can seem like a vast uncharted spiritual frontier. This is why the book of revelation and the bible would be woefully incomplete with this fourth vision, the vision of god s eternal kingdom. Used for class on revelation along with the end by scott hahn. If the kingdom is something for the future, then the endurance must also be for the future. Also, acts through revelation contains references to it. Consequently, we need a kingdom mindset in order to rightly discern and tap into all that god wants to reveal to us, especially in days like thesedays of the harvest. Together they provided a better understanding of the book of rev than i have ever had before. While the pharisees may have had in mind the future earthly reign of christ. The lords supper looks to the past, present, and to the future, in this case, to our final bliss in god s presence when we shall see his face. The interpretation of revelation by the sanhedrin, romans, and disciples of 9781449783464 by john j.

This is seen in revelation 7, revelation 1011, revelation 12, revelation 20 and revelation 21. Kingdom of god definition bible study and christian. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Because of the ransom, all faithful humans will be able to live forever in paradise. Jesus tells us to pray to our heavenly father your kingdom come matthew 6. If the endurance is here today, then the kingdom must also be present today. Hence, when the nations worship christ on account of his righteous acts, they have the same motivation as individual believers who see the acts of god in their own lives. Revelation 1 amp the revelation of jesus christ this.

Below is a list of blogs from the blog series titled studies in the book of revelation blogs are in reverse chronological order most recent blog is first. And does the kingdom of god exist now or only in the future. After all, kingdom brings to mind a grand, physical place or piece of land. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Yet, in order to synchronize heaven and earth, we need to have a revelation, and a clear kingdom mindset, about the everincreasing vastness of the kingdom of god. On another occasion, he said, but if it is by the finger of god that i cast out demons, then the kingdom of god has come upon you luke 11. A priest is one who offers sacrifice and worship to god. Jews, who held that the coming of the kingdom of god would not be brought about by a.

The book of revelation is a simple book to understand, if we try to understand the fall feasts of the lord and the front of the book. It is also at that point that all the children of godall who inherit eternal life in the kingdom of godbegin to experience the fullness of their salvation. This book expose in a clear view the esence of god s kingdom. The vision of the author of the book of revelation presents a sublime drama of the. Bible verses about kingdom of god king james version. Thus, we understand today in 20 that the great whore of revelation is very likely the illuminati the synagogue of satan, revelation 2. But in keeping with god s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. The end result is the nearly unimaginable human tragedy depicted in the book of revelation. He beholds in them what jehovah god and jesus christ accomplish during the lords day the period that stretches from the establishment of god s kingdom in 1914 to the end of christs millennial reign.

Its fresh revelation that can change your mindset about this important topic in the church. The arrival of gods kingdom on earth is inseparably linked with the arrival of the king himself. The book of revelation part 30 the christian frog thus far we have outlined the forces behind two of the three frogs mentioned in rev. Mike hutchings opens up the meaning of this foundational revelation of the word repent. Yet, in order to synchronize heaven and earth we need to have a revelation, a clear kingdom mindset, about the everincreasing vastness of the kingdom of god. The kingdom of god is a description of gods rule over all creation, specifically over those who have given him their trust and allegiance cf. The day i sent this series to the publisher, believing it was complete, god came to me.