The nature of the kingdom of God Flashcards
what is the kingdom of God?
Ways in which God acts and intervenes in human history to establish his rule
In which gospel is it the central theme of Jesus’ teaching?
Luke’s gospel
It’s not literally a kingdom bu what is it?
- a state of being
- arising from God’s saving activity in the world
- which happens through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
- It is through Jesus that the kingdom will b established
what does I. H . Marshall say?
‘Luke associates the coming of the kingdom not only in the preaching but also with the mighty works of Jesus which are signs of the activity of God. the coming of the kingdom is firmly tied historically with the ministry of Jesus
What is the ministry of Jesus?
Preaching, Teaching, miracles and exorcisms
From the beginning of the gospel what does Luke portray Jesus as?
The king and ruler of the kingdom that shall last forever
What point did Jesus highlight ?
That even the least in the kingdom of God was greater than the greatest person. This is not because of any personal qualities, but because those in the kingdom belong to the time of fulfilment.
what did Jesus warn?
Warned of the need for judgement and repentance, and he placed great emphasis on the saving nature of the kingdom
What did the kingdom exist as?
A present reality in him, and also as something that would be established in the future
