The Kingdom: Psalm 110:1 and Acts 2:33-36
Psalm 110:1 is a prophecy of the ultimate subjection of all authority and enemies to the rule of the Messiah. But, in addition to teaching this truth, Psalm 110:1 is sometimes used in the scriptures to uphold another truth. Such is the case with its appearance in Acts 2:33-36. The authority of Christ to command […]
The Kingdom: Psalm 110:1 and Matthew 22:43
Many of the psalms are Messianic and are concerned directly or indirectly with the kingdom of God. David wrote many of psalms (some estimate at least half) and how many of the ones which are inscribed to no writer were actually written by David is anyone’s guess. While there is uncertainty as to who wrote […]
“The Kingdom of Heaven is Like Unto …”
Jesus told Pilate, “My kingdom is not of this world …” (Jn. 18:36). Because Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world, Jesus sought to prepare His disciples to understand its nature and the nature of those who are part of it. One way He helped was to give His “Magna Carta of Christianity” — the […]
“My Kingdom Is Not of This World”
Jesus was on trial for His life but as prophesied by Isaiah, said nothing when He stood before Pilate (Mt. 27:11-14; cp. Isa. 53:7). Ultimately, Pilate asked if He was the king of the Jews and after a brief exchange between them, Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were of […]
A Question About the Kingdom Answered
A young preacher from Africa forwarded the following request to me: “Give more details between Psalm 45:6-7 and 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 in accordance to the longevity of Jesus’ rule/kingdom.” Psalms 45:6-7 reads, “Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever and the sceptre is equity of the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness […]
Moving Away From the Manger
Many of us are well aware of the difficulties surrounding celebrating December 25th as the birth of Christ. First, the Bible never specifically mentions December 25th as the birthday of Jesus. Second, December 25th is first referenced as Jesus’ birthday in the 4th century. Third, there is no consistency because Catholics celebrate December 25th, while […]
Resurrections
While miracles in the Bible took many forms, including power over disease and nature, the most stupendous of them all was the miracle of raising people from the dead. Even when Jesus sent out His twelve disciples, He made sure that they could raise the dead. Matthew 10:7-8 says, “And as ye go, preach, saying, […]
The Kingdom: The Church and Heaven
The kingdom was a major part of Jesus’s communications with His apostles during the 40 days after His resurrection, prior to His ascension to heaven. He spoke with them of “the things concerning the kingdom” (Acts 1:3). Philip preached to the Samaritans things concerning the kingdom (Acts 8:12). Barnabas and Paul warned disciples that through […]
What Is Meant by “Kingdom”?
Our last post concluded with these words: “’Kingdom’ sometimes refers to Christ’s rule over all creation. But the use of ‘kingdom‘ in this sense is not the only way it is used in the New Testament.” Nothing demonstrates that clearer that while the word “kingdom” is used to speak of God’s rule, the message that […]
What Is the Kingdom of God?
The word “kingdom” is used by men in a variety of ways, but our interest concerns how the word is used in relationship to God. Our study will be confined to this because we have begun a study of “the kingdom of God;” a subject which was first preached by John, then followed swiftly by […]