What does the Bible say about the kingdom of god?
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The Bible teaches that God’s kingdom is his saving reign, revealed in Jesus Christ, received by faith, and destined to fill all creation in righteousness and peace. Jesus announced that the kingdom had drawn near and called people to repent and believe the gospel in Mark 1:15 and Matthew 4:17. It is not an earthly political realm, as John 18:36 makes clear, but God’s gracious rule among his people through Christ and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 6:33 calls believers to seek it first, while Romans 14:17 describes its present fruit as righteousness, peace, and joy in the Spirit. Though already present, the kingdom awaits its full visible completion when God’s will is perfectly done.
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- Matthew 6:33 3 votes
But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- Romans 14:17 3 votes
for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- John 18:36 3 votes
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.”
- Mark 1:15 3 votes
and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”
- Luke 17:20-21 3 votes
Being asked by the Pharisees when God’s Kingdom would come, he answered them, “God’s Kingdom doesn’t come with observation; neither will they say, ‘Look, here!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ for behold, God’s Kingdom is within you.”
- Matthew 4:17 2 votes
From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
- Luke 17:21 2 votes
neither will they say, ‘Look, here!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ for behold, God’s Kingdom is within you.”
- Matthew 6:10 2 votes
Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
- Matthew 12:28 2 votes
But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come upon you.
- Matthew 5:3 2 votes
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
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