Ep206, How To Have Gods Life Living In You, Part 104, Living Under the Kingdom: Service, Obedience, and the Commonwealth of God

The Kingdom as the Central Message

The episode centers on Pastor Tony Alamo’s teaching about what he calls the kingdom of God and the contrast between that kingdom and the kingdoms of the world. He frames the kingdom of God as a commonwealth ruled by the King of Kings, where members submit to God’s commandments, statutes, and precepts. In his view, believers are called to be kings under God, not in the sense of worldly domination, but in the sense of leading others into righteousness and into the benefits of God’s kingdom.

Worldly Systems, Poverty, and Oppression

A major theme of the message is the speaker’s criticism of political and economic systems that he says oppress ordinary people. He describes democracy, wealth, taxation, inflation, low income, rising medicine costs, and social inequality as evidence of worldly kingdoms that burden people rather than care for them. He presents these conditions as a sharp contrast to the kingdom of God, which he says provides for the needs of its people through obedience, shared responsibility, and spiritual order.

Leadership, Instruction, and Responsibility

The speaker repeatedly argues that those who are already part of the church have a duty to teach others. He criticizes church members who enjoy the benefits of the ministry but do not instruct new believers, children, or people in need of guidance. He uses examples involving his daughter’s diet, people handing out literature poorly, and a drummer disobeying musical instruction to illustrate his view that spiritual leadership requires correction, teaching, discipline, and responsibility.

Seeing Jesus Through Believers

Another strong thread in the sermon is the idea that people in the world will only be drawn to God if they see Jesus living through believers. The speaker says sinners should not be hated, insulted, or treated as hopeless, because they are people who have not yet been properly shown the true King. He warns that calling people names, condemning them harshly, or failing to model Christlike behavior will not bring them into the kingdom of God.

Protection, Judgment, and Obedience

The episode also includes discussion of divine protection and judgment. The speaker describes God’s kingdom as having a defense system, including the heavenly host, and says God protects those who belong to Him. At the same time, he warns that disobedience, worldliness, neglecting commandments, and refusing to do God’s work can lead to spiritual danger. He presents obedience as necessary for receiving the kingdom’s blessings, including provision, protection, health, and eternal life.