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Kingdom of God

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God's sovereign rule over creation — inaugurated in Christ, present in the church, and advancing toward its full consummation.

Not just a list of verses — a map of how ideas in Scripture connect and lead to each other.

Follow the flow

Kingdom of God connects to different paths in Scripture:

Kingdom of God arises from Salvation and Redemption, and leads to Sanctification and Worship.

Reading Path

Follow this theme through Scripture — one verse per step, in theological order.

1
Salvation
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
Ephesians 2:8 →
2
Kingdom of God
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 14:17 →
3
Obedience
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
John 14:15 →
4
Sanctification
“For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”
Hebrews 10:14 →

Relationships

leads to Obedience Discipleship
related to Eternal Life
preceded by Salvation

Anchor Scriptures 20 verses

Old Testament
Psalm 103:19

“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”

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Isaiah 9:6

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

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Daniel 2:44

“And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.”

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New Testament
Romans 14:17

“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”

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1 Corinthians 4:20

“For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”

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1 Corinthians 15:24

“Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.”

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Colossians 1:13

“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”

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2 Thessalonians 1:5

“Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:”

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Hebrews 12:28

“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”

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1 Peter 2:9

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”

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Revelation 1:6

“And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

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John 3:3

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

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Luke 17:20

“And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:”

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Matthew 3:2

“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

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Matthew 6:10

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

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Matthew 12:28

“But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.”

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Matthew 13:31

“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:”

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Mark 1:15

“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”

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Luke 4:43

“And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.”

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Revelation 11:15

“And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.”

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