Let the Bible Interpret Itself
Most churches do not teach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God because over time Christianity shifted its focus from the message Jesus preached—the coming government and reign of God—to primarily emphasizing heaven, personal salvation, and church tradition. Yet Jesus consistently preached the Kingdom of God as the core of the gospel (Mark 1:14–15; Luke … Read more
Effective Bible study begins by asking three important questions: Why am I reading this? Why does God want me to know this? And what is the big picture? These questions help readers understand Scripture in context, see God’s purpose behind difficult passages, and connect individual verses to the Bible’s overall message about God’s relationship with … Read more
The Kingdom of God is the future government of God that Jesus Christ preached throughout His ministry. The Bible reveals that this Kingdom will be established on earth at Christ’s return and will bring peace, justice, and eternal life to those who follow God. Few themes appear more consistently throughout the Bible than the Kingdom … Read more