Kingdom and Church

Question 1

Are the Kingdom of God and Church the same thing?

Answer 1

No, but they are closely related.

Question 2

What is the covenantal concept of the Church and Israel?

Answer 2

The Church is the New Israel

Question 3

Relationship of the kingdom and Church (4)

Answer 3

1. It Creates the Church.
2. It Works through the Church.
3. The Church witnesses to the Kingdom.
4. Th Church Holds the Keys to the Kingdom.

Question 4

How is Kingdom activity bigger than Church activity?

Answer 4

Kingdom citizens carry kingdom principles into various spheres of life while the Church’s mission is to preach the word and administer the sacraments.