The Messianic View Of The Kingdom Of God

The Messianic View of the Kingdom of God offers persevering readers an assurance of secured miraculous healing, forgiveness, rewarding prayers, repentance, peace, and unity in the kingdom of God under the Leadership of Jesus Christ, our divine shepherd. It also presents an organized and systematic paradigm of the analysis of St. Lukes theology and all the New and Old Testament biblical prophesies about the restoration of the promised covenant. The book belongs in the libraries of clergies and seminarians; in departments of theology, philosophy, and moral studies; and in the hands of individuals seeking in-depth knowledge of Gods promise to all nations. The book also affirms that the mission of Jesus Christ as the heavenly leader is to restore an unwavering benchmark for peace and unity to those who invest their trust in God. The restored covenant will put an end to all intentional and inadvertent disobedience to the teachings of Jesus Christ. The goal of The Messianic View of the Kingdom of God is to enhance an enduring end to defiant human conduct and allow an opportunity to receive the glory that is guaranteed to everyone by the Almighty God through His son Jesus Christthe fountain of a secured irreversible healing, peace, and unity for everyone, all nations and the world communities. The majority of setbacks and temptations should be viewed as a consecrated revelation from God to redirect our paths in life, purify our bodies and souls, and reinforce our trust, and faith in Him, and to serve as a divine corridor to bring everyone closer to the promised kingdom of God under the leadership of Jesus Christ.

Two respected Old Testament scholars offer a fresh, comprehensive treatment of the messiah theme throughout the entire Old Testament and examine its relevance for New Testament interpretation. Addressing a topic of perennial interest and foundational significance, this book explores what the Old Testament actually says about the Messiah, divine kingship, and the kingdom of God. It also offers a nuanced understanding of how New Testament authors make use of Old Testament messianic texts in explaining who Jesus is and what he came to do.

With an introductory note by Prof. H. R. Mackintosh, D.D. Second Impression

While translating the Bible into Boko, a language of Benin Republic in West Africa, Dr Jones grappled with the meaning of the expression ‘kingdom of God’. It seemed impossible to find an expression in Boko which would convey the correct meaning in its various contexts. What could it mean to enter or inherit the kingdom of God? Why did Jesus say the kingdom of God is near, or among people? How do we expect the prayer ‘your kingdom come’ to be worked out? Jesus said we should be concerned above all with God’s kingdom, and yet on questioning Christians and pastors, local and international, I few people are able to explain the meaning and relevance of the kingdom of God. Those who do know something usually interpret the kingdom according to their view of the millennium, resulting in very different interpretations of end-time events. Some interpret the kingdom as God’s sovereignty over the universe, others as ‘God’s rule in our hearts’, ‘Christ’s present salvation and its benefits’, or ‘the new life in Christ’. Many think of heaven as our destination, and the kingdom becomes a shadowy doctrine, rather than the glorious truth that God has made the saints to be a kingdom of priests who will reign with the Messiah over the earth. This new look at the theology of the kingdom of God clarifies many of the riddles concerning the kingdom and presents a new understanding of Jesus and his ministry as the Messiah. The book explains clearly what Jesus meant by this unique and cryptic phrase, and it makes sense in every context. The kingdom is truly a pearl of great price to be eagerly awaited as the return of the Messiah draws ever nearer.

This work, originally published in German as Reichgottes und Menschensohn, created an even greater impression, and has had to be reckoned with in all subsequent studies of the person and work of Jesus Christ, particularly from the point of view of his 'Messianic self-consciousness'. The first English translation was published in 1938 and the present volume is a reprint of the substantially revised edition of 1943. Translated by Floyd Filson and Bertram Lee-Wolff.

What Do the Five Points of Calvinism Really Mean? Many have heard of Reformed theology, but may not be certain what it is. Some references to it have been positive, some negative. It appears to be important, and they'd like to know more about it. But they want a full, understandable explanation, not a simplistic one. What Is Reformed Theology? is an accessible introduction to beliefs that have been immensely influential in the evangelical church. In this insightful book, R. C. Sproul walks readers through the foundations of the Reformed doctrine and explains how the Reformed belief is centered on God, based on God's Word, and committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Sproul explains the five points of Reformed theology and makes plain the reality of God's amazing grace.