What does the Bible say about kingdom?
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The Bible teaches that God’s kingdom is His righteous and gracious reign, revealed in Christ, received by faith, and ultimately established in fullness when He renews all things. Jesus calls His people to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, trusting the Father to provide all they need (Matthew 6:33; Luke 12:32). This kingdom is not worldly or built by earthly power, for Christ’s kingdom is from above (John 18:36). It is marked by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, producing lives that honor God (Romans 14:17-18; 1 Corinthians 4:20). Through the gospel, Christ gives His church authority to proclaim forgiveness and announces the kingdom’s nearness (Matthew 10:7-8; Matthew 16:19).
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- Matthew 6:33
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- 1 Corinthians 4:20
For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
- Romans 14:17-18
[17] for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. [18] For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
- Psalms 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
[9] Or don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, [10] nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit the Kingdom of God.
- Matthew 10:7-8
[7] As you go, preach, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!' [8] Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.
- Matthew 16:19
I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven; and whatever you release on earth will be released in heaven."
- John 18:36
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn't be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here."
- Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken, let us have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,
- Luke 12:32
Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
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