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The Establishment and The Entrance Into The Kingdom

◄ Luke 17:20-21; John 18:36►


CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH BROADCAST

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Pastor Joe N. White Jr., and Lady Donna White

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

Evg. Subrina White 501-612-0271 

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INTRODUCTION


It is a spiritual kingdom, not a physical kingdom as stated in  Luke 17:20-21; John 18:36

It is the reign of God as manifested in the person of Jesus Christ. Matthew 12:28; 28:18 Let's get to work!


I. THE KINGDOM OF GOD FORETOLD


A. PRIOR TO JESUS' COMING.

The prophet Daniel  prophesied in Daniel 2:44  


Daniel said that God would establish a kingdom in the days of the fourth empire (Roman). A kingdom that would never be destroyed.  Luke 1:31-33 


B. DURING JESUS' MINISTRY.

In the beginning - 14-Mark.1.15" class="scriptRef">Mark 1:14-15 14 At the height of the Kingdom Jesus casted out devils.  Matthew 12:28 


The kingdom "has come", The kingdom "present with power" - Luke 23:42,51; Mark 15:43; Acts 1:3,6


After the resurrection, Jesus taught His disciples about the kingdom. Acts 1:3 


II. THE KINGDOM OF GOD PRESENT


 A. THE KINGDOM NOW EXISTS.

He must reign until all enemies are placed under His feet - 1 Corinthians  15:25-26 Matthew 28:18, Acts 2:36; Ephesians 1:20-22; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelations 2:26-27; 1 Timothy 6:14-15. 


 B. THE KINGDOM IS NOW PRESENT.

The church is that community of souls in whose hearts Christ is recognized as sovereign. 1 Thessalonians 2:12; Colossians 1: 13; Hebrews 12:28; Revelations 1:9. 


III. THE KINGDOM OF GOD FUTURE


 A. JESUS SPOKE OF ITS FUTURE.

The righteous will shine in the kingdom of their Father. In describing the judgment  Matthew 25:34


B. APOSTLES WROTE OF ITS FUTURE.

Acts 14:22; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Ga 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians  15:22-26,50, 2 Timothy 4:18, 2 Peter 1:10-11


His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed! He sat down on the throne of David as both Lord and Christ - Acts 2:29-36;  Luke 1:31-33. Daniel 7:13-14;  Acts 1:9-11. David ruled over the nation of Israel. Jesus rules over all things, including His church - Ephesians 1:20-22 


How does one enter the kingdom? 

IV. REQUIRES OBEDIENCE


A. OBEDIENCE TO THE WILL OF GOD AND TO THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

1. We must do the Father's will to enter the kingdom of heaven  Matthew 7:21. Obeying the gospel - Romans 10:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; 1 Peter 4:17, Acts 2:36-40


V. REQUIRES REPENTANCE


A. REPENTANCE FROM SIN.

Matthew 3:1-2; 4:17; Mark 1:15, Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Galatians 5:19-21  -- One must, therefore, make that decision of the mind to turn from sin and turn to God.


B. REPENTANCE INVOLVING SACRIFICE.

1. It requires commitment - Luke 9:62

2. It requires endurance through trials  Acts 14:22

3. It may require great personal sacrifice - Mark 9:47

a. Such as leaving family, even one's wife - Luke 18:28-30; Matthew 19:12

b. Such as leaving wealth  Matthew 19:23-24-- Whatever would keep you from turning to God must be left behind when one turns from sin and turns to God.


VI. REQUIRES SANCTIFICATION


 A. SANCTIFICATION WITH A HIGHER STANDARD.

1 Peter 1:14-16; Matthew 5:20


 B. SANCTIFICATION WITH A NOBLER CHARACTER. 2 Peter 1:4; Christ-like qualities  2 Peter 1:5-9. This will ensure an abundant entrance in the everlasting kingdom!  2 Peter 1:10-11


THIS IS WHY YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN BECAUSE YOU CAN'T LIVE HOLY AND SANCTIFIED WITHOUT GOD'S HELP! THE NEW BIRTH GIVES YOU THAT HELP AND GETS YOU INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD! 


VII. REQUIRES A NEW BIRTH


A BIRTH INVOLVING WATER AND THE SPIRIT.

As Jesus told Nicodemus - John 3:3,5,7, John 3:5, Acts 2:38

New Birth takes place in baptism and with the Holy Ghost speaking in tongues - Acts 2:38. This occurs as we rise with Christ in baptism, by the working of God - Col 2:11-13


CONCLUSION


1. How does one enter the kingdom of God?

You must submit like a child to God's will but before you can be a child of God, you must first be born again.  Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12


2. To enter the kingdom present one must be born again.

Receiving the Gift of the Spirit on God's part-- only when you receive the Holy Ghost you are placed into the kingdom of God's  Colossians 1:12-14


3. Making your calling and election sure.

a. We can't be like the world or self-righteous people our  righteousness must surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees


b. With diligence you must grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ-- Those that do such will receive an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of Jesus Christ 2 Peter 1:10


You have been listening to CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH BROADCAST this has been your host Evg. Subrina White