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Almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth prophesying a wonderful future for humanity after an intense period of earth-shaking calamities.
His message, called 'the gospel', means 'good news'— the very good news the world desperately needs.
But what exactly is this good news (gospel) Jesus Christ preached? Is it only a wonderful story about Jesus Christ's birth, life, activities, death and resurrection? Certainly these are an integral part of the good news of God's plan for humanity (Mark 1:1). But there is so much more to His message!
The deeper and vastly more encompassing message Jesus taught is rarely heard. It is most certainly good news - the most wonderful news this tired, troubled world can hear. It involves current news and affairs, history and prophecy, law, grace and hope for all mankind. It touches life and death, earth, heaven and beyond.
You need to know and understand what Jesus said!
The gospel of the Kingdom of God is the message Jesus Christ instructs His followers to believe.
The theme of Jesus Christ's gospel message was the good news of the Kingdom of God.
Most often called the Kingdom of God, occasionally other terms are used in describing the Kingdom.
Scripture occasionally calls the gospel by names other than the gospel of the kingdom of God. For instance, the Bible speaks of the gospel of Christ and the gospel of God.
Jesus Christ and the apostles preached the gospel, the good news of the Kingdom of God. But exactly what is that Kingdom?
Jesus Christ made it plain that the Kingdom of God was not here yet.
Many people believe Jesus Christ taught that the Kingdom of God is something that exists only in the hearts and minds of believers. Such assumptions are incorrect for several reasons.
The Bible never uses the term kingdom to apply directly to the Church.
Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
- describes physical saints as already having been translated into the Kingdom.
Jesus Christ's message was that people should repent, believe the good news that He brought and put that message into action, changing their lives to reflect their belief and commitment.
Prophecies about the marvellous world God has planned for us, the Kingdom of God.
Eternal life in the Kingdom of God was made possible by Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
What was Jesus Christ's purpose? Why did He come to earth? Why will He come again?
Is it possible to know what the future holds for us? The Creator of mankind does have a plan for us, and He reveals it to us through an annual cycle of festivals described in the Scriptures. It is an astounding plan offering an incredible future to every man, woman, and child who has ever lived. This booklet will help you understand the incredible truth about what lies ahead for all humanity.
Is the work of organized religion the Kingdom of God on earth today? This is the central idea that shapes the view of the religious world. But is this the same Kingdom of God the Bible describes? In this lesson you'll discover the biblical answers to these important questions.
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