Matthew 16:18-19New Testament Church and the KingdomJesus used the terms synonymously, Matthew 16:18-19Kingdom existed in 1st Century, Colossians 1:13Admission into kingdom by obedience, Matthew 7:21Lord’s Supper is function of the kingdom / the church, Luke 22:16 ffTimes of Christ were subject of interest to Moses and prophets, Acts 3:21-24 fLawgiver of Judah, Genesis 49The blessing of Jacob, Genesis 49:10Lawgiver shown by scepter - to receive obedienceFulfillment of the right tribeRegal genealogy, Matthew 1Legal genealogy, Luke 3Fulfillment of a ruling lawgiverAuthority, headship, preeminence, Matthew 28:18Authority previewed, Deuteronomy 18:18-19Some aspects of authority, John 1:1 ffExerlasting kingdom, II Samuel 7Forver rule on David’s throne, II Samuel 7:12-16Gabriel’s equivalent prophecy, Luke 1:32-33Peter affirms, Acts 2:29-36Everlasting aspect, Hebrews 1:8His reign, Psalms 110Jehovah gives Christ dominion, Psalms 110Exercised from the right hand of GodPeople willingly serveDual role of Christ: priest, kingChrist beings kingly work, John 18:36Christ is also our high priest, Hebrews 6:20From that time forward all appeals are made in His name, by His authority, Acts 2:38Voluntary service in kingdom, Romans 12:1His government, Isaiah 9Governing responsibilities are His. Isaiah 9:6-7Mission was to bring peace betwixt God and man; remove the estrangement of sin; restore harmonious relations, Ephesians 2:14Nature of the ruler and His governmentChild is … wonderful … mighty God … Prince … a description of His deityExpansion of government endless or continuing in its increase of spiritual benefitsBasis of government and benefits is the justice and righteousness of God - the very character of God ensures the continuance of this kingdom.Kingdom of the last days, Isaiah 2In the last days, Isaiah 2:2-4Superior to all other kingdomsIncludes citizens of all peoples, Ephesians 3:6Taught in and walk in God’s ways is means of entrance to it, Joel 2:32Would begin when word issued out of JerusalemPeacable in nature, Ephesians 2:15Kingdom of the last days, Daniel 2Daniel’s description similar, Daniel 2:44Kingdom unlike all others Nebuchadnezzar knew ofSet up during 4th kingdom, Roman periodIndestructible and eternal kingdom (act over against Jerusalem and Babylon and all others who rise and fall)Conquering kingdomPriestly king, Zechariah 6The branch who builds the temple, Zechariah 6:12-13This is the church, Ephesians 2:19-22 ffThe branch bears glory (kingly)Work of king and priest is simultaneousIf He is priest, He must also be king, Hebrews 7Those “far off” have a portion hereThe prophets saw the king and His kingdomChrist as lawgiver/prophetChrist as king/priestCommanding the conditions of peaceMaking the offering for that peaceThe church a spiritual governmentPeoples of all nations comprising itInstruction and obedience to enterNew Testament preachers preachedActs 8:12Your entrance into the kingdomHear the gospel - Romans 10:17Believe Jesus is the Son of God - Mark 16:16Repent from sin - Acts 17:30Confess faith in Christ - Romans 10:9-10Be baptized - I Peter 3:21Live faithfully unto God - Revelation 2:10
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