Baptist History, Heritage and Distinctives – Historic & Scriptural Baptist Position Concerning the Kingdom of God – PART NINE of NINE
August 11, 2019
Baptist History, Heritage and Distinctives – Historic & Scriptural Baptist Position Concerning the Kingdom of God
PART NINE of NINE
So in consideration of these three aspects of the Kingdom of God, we may form our understanding of how it relates to the church and to Christianity in general – both present and future. It is clear that it was set up during the Lord’s earthly ministry from the time of John (Matthew 11:12).
It is evident also that all saints from all ages are within its realm and influence. (Matthew 8:11, Luke 13:29).
This kingdom was appointed to the New Testament church for this time (Luke 22:29) and is the only institution established by the Lord to do His work in this time.
Some saw a glimpse of its fullness before tasting death. (Mark 9:1). It can be sought (Matt. 6:33), received (Mark 10:15), waited for (Mark 15:43), understood (Mark 4:11), and preached (Luke 4:43; Mark 1:14; Acts 19:8).
There is an inheritance within it according to our faithfulness (Luke 18:29) which the unrighteous shall not inherit (1 Cor. 6:9-10.
Thomas E. Kresal from: “The Mystical Invisible Universal Church” by Les Potter, Chapter 3 pg. 25-33
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