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Inheriting The Heavenly Kingdom 2 Peter 1:10-11; 2 Tim. 4:18 1

Use Of The Word “Kingdom” God’s universal rule. Ps. 22:27-28; 103:19God’s universal rule. Ps. 22:27-28; 103:19 The Hebrew nation or the twelve tribes of Israel. Ex. 19:4-5; 1 Chron. 28:5; cf. 13:5The Hebrew nation or the twelve tribes of Israel. Ex. 19:4-5; 1 Chron. 28:5; cf. 13:5 The redeemed of God under the present reign of Christ. Dan. 2:44; Heb. 12:28; Col. 1:13-14 The redeemed of God under the present reign of Christ. Dan. 2:44; Heb. 12:28; Col. 1:13-14 The everlasting or heavenly kingdom. 2 Pet. 1:10-11; cf. Mt. 25:34; 2 Tim. 4:18The everlasting or heavenly kingdom. 2 Pet. 1:10-11; cf. Mt. 25:34; 2 Tim. 4:18 2

Use Of The Word “Kingdom” REVIEW: The redeemed of God under the present reign of Christ. Dan. 2:44; Heb. 12:28; Col. 1: At hand: John the Baptist. Mt. 3:1-3; Jesus. Mt. 4:17; 10:5-7; Mk. 1:14-15; Mt. 16:28; Mk. 9:1 2.Spiritual Kingdom. Jno. 18:36; 3.Spiritual Ruler. Eph. 1:19-23; Acts 2:29ff 4.Spiritual Rule. Lk. 17:20-21; Heb. 8:7ff 5.Citizenship Obtained By Spiritual Birth. Jno. 3:1-6 6.Colossians & Hebrews in this kingdom. Col. 1:13-14; Heb. 12:28 3

The Everlasting Kingdom or The Heavenly Kingdom Other Expressions Used With Reference To The Heavenly Kingdom…Other Expressions Used With Reference To The Heavenly Kingdom… –“The Kingdom” Mt. 25:34 –“The Kingdom of heaven” Mt. 7:21 –“The Kingdom of God” Gal. 5:21 –“The Kingdom of Christ and of God” Eph. 5:5 –“The eternal (everlasting KJV) kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” 2 Pet. 1:11; Cf. Lk. 1:33; Cf. 2 Tim. 4:18 4

Those Who SHALL Inherit The Heavenly Kingdom The Faithful Ones of the present kingdom of Christ…. The Church. Eph. 5:23The Faithful Ones of the present kingdom of Christ…. The Church. Eph. 5:23 –Mt. 13:41ff –1 Cor. 15:24 –1 Thess. 4:13ff 5

The redeemed of preceding ages.The redeemed of preceding ages. –Luke 13:28 –Heb. 9:13 –Cf. Heb. 11:10 6 Those Who SHALL Inherit The Heavenly Kingdom

Those who are SAFE.Those who are SAFE. –Those who died in infancy or early childhood. Not lost, because they never sinned.Not lost, because they never sinned. Sin is a transgression of LAW. 1 Jno. 3:4; Cf. Rom. 7:7ff “I was alive once apart from law…” (vs. 9) Cf. Rom. 4:15Sin is a transgression of LAW. 1 Jno. 3:4; Cf. Rom. 7:7ff “I was alive once apart from law…” (vs. 9) Cf. Rom. 4:15 –These Not Accountable… Mt. 18:3-4; Mt. 19:14 7 Those Who SHALL Inherit The Heavenly Kingdom

Those Who SHALL NOT Inherit The Heavenly Kingdom… Those who follow the works of the flesh. Gal. 5:19ffThose who follow the works of the flesh. Gal. 5:19ff –Those in Corinth were “Washed.. Sanctified…Justified…” (1 Cor. 6:9ff) –Cannot continue these things and have “any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.” Eph 5:5 –This manner of life characterized all. Eph. 2:1ff We are now to have “No fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness…” Eph. 5:8We are now to have “No fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness…” Eph. 5:8 8

Those Who SHALL NOT Inherit The Heavenly Kingdom… Flesh and blood shall not inherit the Kingdom. 1 Cor. 15:50Flesh and blood shall not inherit the Kingdom. 1 Cor. 15:50 –(Kingdom not physical, thus not on the earth for 1000 years.) 9

Those Who SHALL NOT Inherit The Heavenly Kingdom… Those whose righteousness does not exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. Mt. 5:20Those whose righteousness does not exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. Mt. 5:20 –Those who say and do not… Hypocrites Mt. 23:3 10

Those Who SHALL NOT Inherit The Heavenly Kingdom… Those who trust in riches. 1 Tim. 6:10; cf. Prov. 3:5-6Those who trust in riches. 1 Tim. 6:10; cf. Prov. 3:5-6 11

It is an “inheritance,” this means we do not presently have the heavenly kingdom.It is an “inheritance,” this means we do not presently have the heavenly kingdom. –We are “Heirs.” Rom. 8:17-18 Remember:Remember: –Kingdom composed of those who are redeemed of all ages. Heb. 9:15 –Kingdom composed of those who died in infancy. Mt. 18: FACTS About The Heavenly Kingdom

Benefit is the promise of eternal life in the world to come. Mk. 10:30Benefit is the promise of eternal life in the world to come. Mk. 10:30 –But not all who have the promise will receive it, for some will not exercise patience… Heb. 10: FACTS About The Heavenly Kingdom

The “Word of God” can provide you entrance. Acts 20:32The “Word of God” can provide you entrance. Acts 20:32 –Those who keep His commandments have the right to enter into the eternal city… cf. Rev. 22:14 Must “Forsake all.” Mt. 19:27ff; Mk. 10:30Must “Forsake all.” Mt. 19:27ff; Mk. 10:30 Must “Overcome.” Rev. 21:7; cf. Rom. 12:21Must “Overcome.” Rev. 21:7; cf. Rom. 12:21 Those who “live righteously” shall inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Mt. 25:34Those who “live righteously” shall inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Mt. 25:34 14

FACTS About The Heavenly Kingdom It is “an inheritance… into the everlasting kingdom…” and can be “richly supplied.” 2 Pet. 1:10-11It is “an inheritance… into the everlasting kingdom…” and can be “richly supplied.” 2 Pet. 1:10-11 –CONDITIONAL: Must supply necessary virtues. 1 Pet. 1:5ff Even when trials come… 2 Tim. 4:6-8; 4:18Even when trials come… 2 Tim. 4:6-8; 4:18 It is eternal. Mt. 6:19; 2 Cor. 4:18ff; 1 Pet. 1:4-5, 9; 1 Pet. 5:4It is eternal. Mt. 6:19; 2 Cor. 4:18ff; 1 Pet. 1:4-5, 9; 1 Pet. 5:4 15

Conclusion: Are you in the kingdom of God today, His Church?Are you in the kingdom of God today, His Church? –Entrance gained by being “born again.” Jno. 3:3-5 –We must be in the Church today (the Kingdom of Christ) as faithful citizens, to inherit the everlasting Kingdom of heaven!!! 16