The Work Of The Kingdom Heb. 12:22-28 1. Citizens In The Kingdom Have Work Col. 1:23 Translated into a kingdom that would not be destroyed.Col. 1:23 Translated.

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The Work Of The Kingdom Heb. 12:

Citizens In The Kingdom Have Work Col. 1:23 Translated into a kingdom that would not be destroyed.Col. 1:23 Translated into a kingdom that would not be destroyed. Col. 4:7-11 Fellow-workers in the kingdom.Col. 4:7-11 Fellow-workers in the kingdom. 1 Thess. 2:12 Walk worthy of God… called into the kingdom.1 Thess. 2:12 Walk worthy of God… called into the kingdom. 2

Work Of The Kingdom Involves Fighting 2 Tim. 2:1-3 A good soldier endures hardship2 Tim. 2:1-3 A good soldier endures hardship 2 Tim. 2:4 A good soldier pleases his superior.2 Tim. 2:4 A good soldier pleases his superior. Phil. 2:25 Epaphroditus a companion in labor and a fellow soldier.Phil. 2:25 Epaphroditus a companion in labor and a fellow soldier. Philemon 2 Apphia, and Archippus fellow soldiers.Philemon 2 Apphia, and Archippus fellow soldiers. 1 Tim. 1:18 Timothy to “war a good warfare.”1 Tim. 1:18 Timothy to “war a good warfare.” 3

Work Of The Kingdom Involves Fighting 1 Pet. 2:11 Fleshly lust – war against the soul.1 Pet. 2:11 Fleshly lust – war against the soul. 2 Tim. 4:7 Paul fought a good fight.2 Tim. 4:7 Paul fought a good fight. 1 Tim. 6:12 Charged Timothy to fight “the good fight of faith.”1 Tim. 6:12 Charged Timothy to fight “the good fight of faith.” 1 Cor. 9:26 Paul fought to win.1 Cor. 9:26 Paul fought to win. 4

Work Of The Kingdom Involves Fighting 2 Cor. 10:3 Our warfare is not after the flesh.2 Cor. 10:3 Our warfare is not after the flesh. 2 Cor. 10:4 Our weapons are not carnal. (Cf. Isa. 2:4; Jno. 18:36)2 Cor. 10:4 Our weapons are not carnal. (Cf. Isa. 2:4; Jno. 18:36) Eph. 6:17 Sword of the Spirit is our weapon (The Word Of God).Eph. 6:17 Sword of the Spirit is our weapon (The Word Of God). 5

Two Kinds of Fighting Offensive:Offensive: –We fight against: Eph. 6:12 –Fight involves self discipline. 2 Cor. 10:3-6 –Fleshly lusts. 1 Pet. 2:11 6

Two Kinds of Fighting Defensive:Defensive: –Phil. 1:17 Defend the gospel. (cf. vs. 7) –Acts 15:1-2 Defend against error. (cf. Gal. 2:5; 1:6-9) –Jude 3 “earnestly contend for the faith.” –Mk 8:38 Must not be ashamed or afraid. (cf. Rev. 21:8) 7

Requirements For The Work Of The Kingdom … Recruiting:Recruiting: –This is the work of evangelism. Acts 8:12; (cf. 2 Tim. 2:2) –The “gospel of the kingdom” to be preached by those in the kingdom. (cf. Mt. 24:14; Lk. 4:43; 8:1; 9:2,11,60) 8

Requirements For The Work Of The Kingdom … Training:Training: –This is the work of edification. –Preparation necessary. Mt. 28:20 Accomplished by reading, studying & learning the word of God.Accomplished by reading, studying & learning the word of God. –Put on the armor of God. Eph. 6:12, 13 9

Requirements For The Work Of The Kingdom … Strength:Strength: –Put on the armor of God. Eph. 6:12, 13 –Be strong. Eph. 6:10-14 Proper food and exercise! Heb. 5: 12-14Proper food and exercise! Heb. 5: Having done all to stand, “STAND THEREFORE.”Having done all to stand, “STAND THEREFORE.” 10

Requirements For The Work Of The Kingdom … Courage:Courage: –“Stand against the wiles of the devil.” Eph. 6:

The Work Of The Kingdom Demands Correction… This is the work of discipline.This is the work of discipline. –The Lord is King, “All authority.” Mt. 28:18; Col. 3:17 –Must walk by the “same rule.” Phil. 3:15 –Correct those who “walk disorderly.” 2 Thess. 3:6,10-15 –Correct or avoid those to teach error. Rom. 16:17 –Correct those who live immorally. 1 Cor. 5:1ff 12

The Work Of The Kingdom Means Caring For Our Own… Spiritual needs.Spiritual needs. –Those overcome in sin. Gal. 6:1 –Converting those who err. Jms. 5:19-20 –Warning the unruly. 1 Thess. 5:14 Physical needs. This is the work of BenevolencePhysical needs. This is the work of Benevolence –Sharing in times of need. Acts 2:44-45; 4:34-35; 6:1-4 –Equality established. 2 Cor. 8:

Conclusion: Citizenship In The Kingdom Means Work… Those in the kingdom must preach the gospel, tell others of the benefits in the kingdom, recruit more soldiers.Those in the kingdom must preach the gospel, tell others of the benefits in the kingdom, recruit more soldiers. We must train the soldiers of Christ to fight the good fight of faith, guard the faith, earnestly contend for the faith and be set to defend the gospel.We must train the soldiers of Christ to fight the good fight of faith, guard the faith, earnestly contend for the faith and be set to defend the gospel. 14