1. The Kingdom of Christ

2. 2 A Promised King Throne established forever, 2 Sam. 7:12-14 Throne established forever, 2 Sam. 7:12-14 My King on My holy hill of Zion, Psa. 2:6-7 My King on My holy hill of Zion, Psa. 2:6-7 Rule at the right hand of God, Psa. 110:1-4 Rule at the right hand of God, Psa. 110:1-4 Son…Prince…throne of David, Isa. 9:6-7 Son…Prince…throne of David, Isa. 9:6-7 Kingdom never destroyed, Dan. 2:44 Kingdom never destroyed, Dan. 2:44 Everlasting dominion, Dan. 7:13-14 Everlasting dominion, Dan. 7:13-14

3. 3 A Promised King Son of God given throne of David, Lk. 1:30-33 Son of God given throne of David, Lk. 1:30-33 – My kingdom, John 18:36 – Born to be a King, John 18:37 – We affirm: Jesus is King today! Many do not have Jesus on the throne of His kingdom today; Why not? Many do not have Jesus on the throne of His kingdom today; Why not? – “What does the Scripture say?” (Gal. 4:30)

4. 4 Kingdom Facts Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom, Matt. 4:23 (Lk. 9:11); 13:10-11; 18-19 Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom, Matt. 4:23 (Lk. 9:11); 13:10-11; 18-19 Jesus announced the approach of the kingdom, Matt. 4:17; 12:28 Jesus announced the approach of the kingdom, Matt. 4:17; 12:28 Jesus identified His kingdom as His church, Matt. 16:16-19 Jesus identified His kingdom as His church, Matt. 16:16-19

5. 5 Kingdom Facts Jesus identified the nature of His kingdom, John 18:36 Jesus identified the nature of His kingdom, John 18:36 – Spiritual, Luke 17:20-21 – Superior, Daniel 2:44 – Eternal, Luke 1:33 Jesus predicted establishment of kingdom, Luke 12:32; Mark 9:1 (Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:6-8; 2:1-4, 41, 47) Jesus predicted establishment of kingdom, Luke 12:32; Mark 9:1 (Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:6-8; 2:1-4, 41, 47)

6. 6 Kingdom Facts Apostles proclaimed the present existence of the kingdom, Acts 20:25 (8:12); Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:9 (1 Ths. 2:11-12) Apostles proclaimed the present existence of the kingdom, Acts 20:25 (8:12); Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:9 (1 Ths. 2:11-12) Kingdom citizens have remission of sins, Acts 13:32-39 (2:37-38, 41); Rev. 1:5-6; 5:9-10 Kingdom citizens have remission of sins, Acts 13:32-39 (2:37-38, 41); Rev. 1:5-6; 5:9-10 Salvation depends on entering the kingdom, Luke 16:16; John 3:3-5 Salvation depends on entering the kingdom, Luke 16:16; John 3:3-5

7. 7 Kingdom Facts Receiving a kingdom, Heb. 12:28, 22-23 Receiving a kingdom, Heb. 12:28, 22-23 – Jesus is High Priest (Psa. 110:4; Heb. 5:5-6) – Jesus is King & Priest (Zech. 6:12-13) – If Jesus is not King, He is not High Priest! Daily goal must be to put the kingdom of God first in our lives, Matt. 6:33; Lk. 9:62 Daily goal must be to put the kingdom of God first in our lives, Matt. 6:33; Lk. 9:62

8. 8 The Kingdom of Christ Exists Today! Kingdom of Christ is the church of Christ Kingdom of Christ is the church of Christ – It is mighty, secure and glorious Must live in Christ’s kingdom NOW to enter the everlasting kingdom of heaven LATER, 2 Peter 1:10-11 (Acts 2:37-41, 47; Col. 1:13; 1 Ths. 2:12) Must live in Christ’s kingdom NOW to enter the everlasting kingdom of heaven LATER, 2 Peter 1:10-11 (Acts 2:37-41, 47; Col. 1:13; 1 Ths. 2:12)