The Bible references the word
kingdom (347 times), the kingdom of God (97 times), and the Kingdom Heaven (45
times). There are no direct references to the "kingdom of God" in the
Old Testament.
We see God’s plan unfold in
the New Testament as He unveils the "Kingdom
of God"
Mark. 1:15 - "the kingdom of God is at hand"
Luke. 17:20,21 - "the kingdom of God is not coming with
signs to be observed... behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst"
John. 3:3 - unless one is born again, he cannot see the
kingdom of God
Romans 14:17 - "the kingdom of God is righteousness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit"
The Kingdom of Christ is all
about being in relationship with Jesus, and accepting His gift of salvation. When
someone enters in to Christ’s kingdom we need to be there for new believers
like Paul modeled for us in his leeters in the New Testament. He showed how
much he cared for them. He says in 2 Corinthians 11:28, Besides everything else (trials and hardships), I face daily the pressure of my concern for
all the churches (new believers).
Be wise today and always - let God rock your world with His kingdom.
