Is the work of organized religion the Kingdom of God on earth today? This is the central idea that shapes the view of the religious world. But is this the same Kingdom of God the Bible describes?

Lesson Content

God began a process that would bring blessings to every inhabitant of earth. Through Abraham and his descendants, God would begin a temporary physical kingdom, the nation of Israel.
The theme of many of Christ's parables is God's Kingdom.
We learn of a direct relationship between the dynasty of kings God promised would descend from Abraham and David and the Kingdom of God preached by Jesus Christ.
Did Jesus expect everyone to understand His parables about the Kingdom of God?
Daniel was not only able to describe the King Nebuchadnezzar's dream but to explain its prophetic meaning.
From the beginning God has shown His desire to build an eternal relationship with the human race. The gospel includes three aspects of His plan to build this spiritual relationship. All center on Jesus Christ.
Was the birth of a messianic King revealed through the prophets? Will Jesus, the Messiah, rule over a literal, physical kingdom? Did Jesus acknowledge He was born to be a king? Discover the answers to these questions!
God's message to mankind is eternal and consistent. He has always emphasized the importance of our having a relationship with Him as our Creator.
Is the work of organized religion the Kingdom of God on earth today?
From the beginning of Christ's earthly ministry, He focused on the Kingdom of God.
Our world is dominated by the great deceiver, Satan the devil. Jesus Christ came bearing the good news, the gospel, of the Kingdom of God.
How does the Bible describe the Kingdom of God, and when did God begin revealing information about His Kingdom to mankind?
To enter into and share in the Kingdom of God is consistently given as the ultimate goal of believers in Christ.
These questions are intended as a study aid, to spur further thought on the concepts discussed in this lesson and to help you apply them on a personal level.
Trust in God is the result of a choice. God's way of life was not the only choice our first parents faced.
Satan deceives mankind by counterfeiting and corrupting the teachings of God.
Test your knowledge from what you learned in Lesson 6 - What Is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God?
God denied access to the tree of life to Adam and Eve and their descendants until the promised Seed, the Messiah, would appear and redeem them and permanently reconcile them to God.
Will a miraculous, unprecedented event accompany Christ's return? Will people brought up in this resurrection rule with Christ in His Kingdom? Discover answers to these questions and more!