How Jesus Came to Establish the Kingdom of God?
John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
John 1:14 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
John 3:3 "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'"
Ephesians 2:19 "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household."
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Method |
Means |
Explanation |
Example |
Relevant Scriptures |
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Incarnation |
God becoming man |
Establishing a realm where God can exercise His authority to fulfill His purpose |
The Word became flesh |
John 3:5 "Jesus answered, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.'" John 18:36 "Jesus said, 'My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.'" |
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Standing victorious |
Resisting temptation and attacks |
Defeating Satan and resisting hardships, opposition, and attacks |
Temptation in the wilderness |
Mark 1:13 "and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him." |
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Preaching the gospel |
Proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom |
Causing sinners to repent, be saved, and be qualified to enter God's kingdom |
Preaching the message of repentance |
Mark 1:14-15 "After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 'The time has come,' he said. 'The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!'" Matthew 4:17 "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'" |
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Binding Satan |
Spiritual warfare |
Binding Satan and plundering his house |
Casting out demons |
Mark 3:27 "In fact, no one can enter a strong man's house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man's house." |
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Casting out demons |
By the Spirit of God |
Destroying Satan's kingdom and bringing in God's kingdom |
Healing and exorcism |
Matthew 12:28 "But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you." |
This table summarizes the main methods Jesus used to establish God's kingdom, including His incarnation, overcoming temptation, preaching the gospel, binding Satan, and casting out demons. Each method has its specific purpose and practical examples, all pointing towards the establishment of God's kingdom, allowing God's authority and will to be realized.
*Please refer to the 2024 Summer On-Site Training - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1) Message Four: The Kingdom is the Conquering of Rebellion and the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus
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