January 2024 | Conversion: Persecutor Turns Promoter
The phrases 'Kingdom of Heaven' and 'Kingdom of God' are found more than eighty times in the New Testament. The Kingdom of God is obviously an important subject. Several questions arise, however, in relation to the identity and manifestation of the Kingdom of God. What is meant by the word ‘Kingdo...Read More
Many years ago I was at a Christian camp, and one bright young man, when asked to pray, said, "I don't know how to pray. I am a new believer!" I helped him to pray by saying, "Imagine you are going to your father and asking for something you need!" You and I need to learn the simplicity o...Read More
Kingdom is a localised concept. The Greek word basileia for kingdom gives the idea of sphere or realm. However, the biblical word Kingdom derives its basic meaning from the Old Testament 'malkuth' which has the dynamic meaning, 'reign' or 'rule' and not the realm over which a king rules. The idea of...Read More
Living The Kingdom Life and enjoying it
The Kingdom of God announced as good news by the Lord Jesus surprised the religious world of the first century. A nation waiting for a messiah to deliver them from Roman bondage expected a Kingdom that was earthly and visible. In reality, the Kingdom of God is wherever God's rule is established...Read More
The Kingdom of God - NT Perspective
The word "Kingdom" is a very weighty word. It speaks of royalty, dominion, reign, and kingship. The Kingdom of God is any place where God has dominion or exercises His reign and authority to accomplish His will and for His glory. This is a dominant theme right through the Bible. A bulk of Jesus' mes...Read More
Kingdom of God Values Transform the World
Jesus began His preaching by calling people to the Kingdom of God. The manifesto of the kingdom was unveiled from the Book of Isaiah in the synagogue in Nazareth (Luke 4). For some the Kingdom of God is puzzle, others a mystery, others an enigma. In simple words, the Kingdom of God...Read More