feast: The Kingdom of God
How it Will Be
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 17-Oct-97; Tape #FT97-05
Description: Richard Ritenbaugh focuses on the basic elements of the Kingdom of God, having a (1) king (Psalm 47), (2) a territory (Daniel 2:44, Psalm 103:19) (3) citizenry (I Peter 2:9-10) and (4) a code of law (Revelation 22:14). The term kingdom (Greek basileia), has a past, present and future application. Heaven is its place of origin, from where God has eternally ruled the universe. God's Kingdom exists whenever and wherever one submits (by God's Spirit) to God's sovereignty. At Christ's return, this rule (shared with transformed, called-out, elected saints) will spread throughout the entire universe, enforcing the Ten Commandments (the character of God). Our begettal (a trial membership) in God's Kingdom will become permanent if we yield to God, allowing the mind and character of Christ to be formed in us. (84 minutes)
Keywords/Topics: Abstract noun Ambassadors for Christ Basileia Concept Grace Hat pin test Kingdom Metonymy Restitution Rule Sovereignty Transferred Translated Trial membership
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