• Matthew 16:18-19
  • New Testament Church and the Kingdom
    • Jesus used the terms synonymously, Matthew 16:18-19
      • Kingdom existed in 1st Century, Colossians 1:13
      • Admission into kingdom by obedience, Matthew 7:21
      • Lord’s Supper is function of the kingdom / the church, Luke 22:16 ff
    • Times of Christ were subject of interest to Moses and prophets, Acts 3:21-24 f
  • Lawgiver of Judah, Genesis 49
    • The blessing of Jacob, Genesis 49:10
      • Lawgiver shown by scepter - to receive obedience
    • Fulfillment of the right tribe
      • Regal genealogy, Matthew 1
      • Legal genealogy, Luke 3
    • Fulfillment of a ruling lawgiver
      • Authority, headship, preeminence, Matthew 28:18
      • Authority previewed, Deuteronomy 18:18-19
      • Some aspects of authority, John 1:1 ff
  • Exerlasting kingdom, II Samuel 7
    • Forver rule on David’s throne, II Samuel 7:12-16
      • Gabriel’s equivalent prophecy, Luke 1:32-33
      • Peter affirms, Acts 2:29-36
    • Everlasting aspect, Hebrews 1:8
  • His reign, Psalms 110
    • Jehovah gives Christ dominion, Psalms 110
      • Exercised from the right hand of God
      • People willingly serve
      • Dual role of Christ: priest, king
    • Christ beings kingly work, John 18:36
    • Christ is also our high priest, Hebrews 6:20
      • From that time forward all appeals are made in His name, by His authority, Acts 2:38
    • Voluntary service in kingdom, Romans 12:1
  • His government, Isaiah 9
    • Governing responsibilities are His. Isaiah 9:6-7
      • Mission was to bring peace betwixt God and man; remove the estrangement of sin; restore harmonious relations, Ephesians 2:14
    • Nature of the ruler and His government
      • Child is … wonderful … mighty God … Prince … a description of His deity
      • Expansion of government endless or continuing in its increase of spiritual benefits
      • Basis 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 2
    • In the last days, Isaiah 2:2-4
      • Superior to all other kingdoms
      • Includes citizens of all peoples, Ephesians 3:6
      • Taught in and walk in God’s ways is means of entrance to it, Joel 2:32
      • Would begin when word issued out of Jerusalem
      • Peacable in nature, Ephesians 2:15
  • Kingdom of the last days, Daniel 2
    • Daniel’s description similar, Daniel 2:44
      • Kingdom unlike all others Nebuchadnezzar knew of
      • Set up during 4th kingdom, Roman period
      • Indestructible and eternal kingdom (act over against Jerusalem and Babylon and all others who rise and fall)
      • Conquering kingdom
  • Priestly king, Zechariah 6
    • The branch who builds the temple, Zechariah 6:12-13
      • This is the church, Ephesians 2:19-22 ff
    • The branch bears glory (kingly)
    • Work of king and priest is simultaneous
      • If He is priest, He must also be king, Hebrews 7
    • Those “far off” have a portion here
  • The prophets saw the king and His kingdom
    • Christ as lawgiver/prophet
    • Christ as king/priest
      • Commanding the conditions of peace
      • Making the offering for that peace
    • The church a spiritual government
      • Peoples of all nations comprising it
      • Instruction and obedience to enter
  • New Testament preachers preached
    • Acts 8:12
  • Your entrance into the kingdom
    • Hear the gospel - Romans 10:17
    • Believe Jesus is the Son of God - Mark 16:16
    • Repent from sin - Acts 17:30
    • Confess faith in Christ - Romans 10:9-10
    • Be baptized - I Peter 3:21
    • Live faithfully unto God - Revelation 2:10