Kingdom Citizenship
Kingdom Citizenship, what does such a thing mean? In 35 years of attending church I never once heard a sermon on the Kingdom of God. This is amazing since Jesus talked about this subject more than hell, money or even salvation. In the gospels, the Kingdom of God [or kingdom of heaven] is mention 90 times. How is it, something so primary to the teachings of Christ barely is mentioned in today’s buildings said to be dedicated to His service? It is the conclusion of much study that the kingdom of God is a... Posted by
Milt Rodriguez on
Apr 7th, 2010
What is the Kingdom of God...
“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Col. 1:13, 14 The Power of the Filter We all have mindsets. These are particular systems or ways of thinking about certain topics. Each topic has its own set of thoughts and “principles” pertaining to that mindset. For example, if you are an... Posted by
Timothy Price on
Mar 1st, 2010
Kingdom Thought...
The kingdom of God can sometimes seem as just a concept, thought, notion or ideal. At least as I study it to understand and be challenged, it can seem fairly exterior and appliqué: enter the Holy Spirit… Earlier last year I got into it with a well-known personality over a book and ministry. It has been my frustration to see a specter rising offering truth and encouragement only to find it is more words... Posted by
Alan Knox on
Feb 9th, 2010
Your Kingdom Come...
Alan Knox We’ve been studying Matthew for some time now… probably too long. It’s impossible to read Matthew without recognizing a focus on the Kingdom of God (Kingdom of Heaven). In fact, Jesus told his disciples to ask, “Your kingdom come…” What does this mean? Concerning “The coming of the kingdom in the NT,” Goldsworthy writes: Against the background of the OT expectations of the coming... Posted by
Keith Giles on
Feb 8th, 2010
Pride Kills...
Fisheye view into Keith's world This weekend I had an opportunity to see the destructive power of pride in action. My friend Robert is 77 years old and homeless. He lives in a motel room in Santa Ana all alone. He can barely breathe. He has no strength to stand and walk to the bathroom without stopping halfway to rest against the wall and catch his breath. He eats Ramen noodles and donated food, and yet he... Recent From Latest Blog Entry
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