The Kingdom of Jesus Christ

2008-01-26 20:52

The kingdom of the world is natural, but the kingdom of Jesus Christ is spiritual. The kingdom of the world is in dishonor, perishable and the kingdom of darkness. But the kingdom of Jesus Christ is in glory, imperishable, the kingdom of light and the kingdom of God.

Therefore, no one can either see or enter the kingdom of Jesus Christ unless he is born of God. In the Bible, Jesus Christ himself said, "...I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." (John 3:3).

God sent His son Jesus in the natural body of sin into the world so that His carnal children could receive Jesus and crucify the old world and the old man with Jesus and inherit the kingdom of God with Jesus Christ raised.

God makes His children, who are carnal and held in death through sin, have the eternal forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus, and makes them born of God, and makes Christ completely formed in them so that His holy children can enter the kingdom of Jesus Christ.

The Bible says about it, "Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess." (Hebrews 3:1). And also, "The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever." (1 John 2:17). And also, "for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" (1 Peter 1:16).

The Bible said about the day when the kingdom of Jesus Christ would come, "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea." (Revelation 21:1). And also, "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness." (2 Peter 3:10-13).

Therefore, if anyone does not put off this world and himself, who is of this world, through the cross, he has nothing to do with the kingdom of God. Although he prophesy in the name of Jesus and perform many miracles, if he is not born of God, he can never inherit the kingdom of Jesus Christ.

The Lord Jesus predicted, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" (Matthew 7:21-23).

Therefore, we must put off the old man and put on the new man, Christ, to enter the kingdom of Jesus Christ, that is, the kingdom of God. These words should be fulfilled through faith in Christ Jesus, "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." (Galatians 6:14).

This world which is seen is temporary, but that world which is unseen is eternal. Truly, the children of God, who will remain with Christ, in that world, the kingdom of Jesus Christ are the joy of God, the glory of Christ and the people of God who are blessed forever.

"The ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away." (Isaiah 51:11). Amen. Thank you, Lord.