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Matthew 16:18, 19 The Kingdom - The Church 1. Introduction Many religionist contend the Kingdom and the Church are not one and the same: The United Church

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Matthew 16:18, 19 The Kingdom - The Church 1 Slide 2 Introduction Many religionist contend the Kingdom and the Church are not one and the same: The United Church of God says The Bible never uses the term kingdom to apply directly to the Church Some think the Church is the Kingdom of God. Although there is a connection between the two, they are not identical. Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church (Ephesians:1:22), which is the body of believers called by God to proclaim the coming Kingdom.The Bible, however, never uses the term kingdom to apply directly to the Church. Instead, it refers to Gods prophesied world-ruling government. http://www.ucg.org/booklet/gospel-kingdom/promise-coming-kingdom/church-kingdom/ The Bible teaches that the Kingdom & Church are one and the same 2 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 3 Matthew 16:18, 19 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 3 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 4 Described in Different Terms The Church is called The body - Ephesians 1:22, 23 The house of God - 1 Timothy 3:15 The household of God - Ephesians 2:19 A building - Ephesians 2:21 An holy temple - Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 3:17 The kingdom - Matthew 16:18 4 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 5 Essential Elements of a Kingdom There must be A King - the source of authority Christ - Matthew 28:18; 1 Timothy 6:13-16; John 18:35-37 Subjects (citizens) - those willingly yielding to the kings laws Christians - Those willing to obey Him - Hebrews 5:8, 9 Philippians 3:20 - NJKV Laws - Wills and decrees issued by the King The N.T. - the Gospel - Written in the hearts of Christians - Galatians 6:2 A Territory (His Church or Kingdom) - Realm of rule Hearts and Minds of Disciples of Christ on earth - Romans 8:1-5 Christ Now Reigns over His Kingdom with All Authority! 5 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 6 Kingdom of God Applications This term applied in different ways! Must consider context of the passage Not always referring to the same kingdom Examples of different applications Physical kingdom - natural laws governing all animal & vegetable life Acts 17:24-29; Isaiah 42:5; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:14-19 Ethical or moral kingdom - ordained governments in the world Psalms 103:19; Daniel 4:25, 32, 34-36; Psalms 22:28; 93:2; Romans 13:1 The kingdom of fleshly Israel 2 Samuel 5:12; 1 Kings 9:3-7; 11:11 The eternal kingdom - Heaven Acts 14:22; 2 Timothy 4:18; 2 Peter 1:11 The kingdom of Christ - the Church Mark 9:1; Matthew 6:10 6 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 7 The Kingdom.. Established in the last days Isaiah 2:2-3 Everlasting & not destroyed Daniel 7:14 Established in the days of kings Daniel 2:44 Was near to be - at hand Matthew 3:2; 4:17 Pray for it to come Matthew 6:10 7 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 8 Kingdom would come during life of the Apostles Some would not die till it came Mark 9:1 Apostles promised the keys - Gospel Matthew 16:18, 19 It would come with power Mark 9:1 Tarry in Jerusalem till power received Luke 24:45-49 Promised by Christ they would receive power Acts 1:8 John was a brother in the kingdom on the Lords day Revelation 1:9 8 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 9 Church established in the First Century Believers added to it daily Acts 2:41, 47 Church was persecuted Acts 8:1 Elders instructed to feed the flock Acts 20:28 Paul wrote unto the church 1 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Christ was the promised seed-blessed all nations Galatians 3:8, 16, 27-29 Christ exalted over all and made head of the church Ephesians 1:19-23 9 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 10 Church established in the First Century Christ is the Savior of it Ephesians 5:23 There is glory in the church in all ages Ephesians 3:21 Saints translated into the kingdom Colossians 1:12,13 Paul called it the house of God 1 Timothy 3:15 Saints received it - obeyed the gospel Hebrews 12:38 Christ exalted over all and made the Head of the church Ephesians 1:19-23 10 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 11 This Kingdom is Spiritual in Nature - Not Earthly! Christs kingdom is not of this world John 18:33-36 Blessings are in the Seed - Christ Genesis 22:18; Galatians 3:27-29 Earthly kings not Gods will (Pope) 1 Samuel 8:6-8 Christ has all authority- Heaven & Earth Matthew 28:18; Daniel 7:14; Colossians 1:18 Heaven is His throne - the earth His footstool Acts 7:49 Spiritual Zion (the church) begin in the last days in Jerusalem Acts 1:4-8; 2:16-21 11 Slide 12 Conclusion The kingdom is the church The church is the kingdom Denominations are in error Must respect the context of the passage Christ is reigning now over His kingdom He will reign until the last enemy is destroyed The last enemy is death 12 The Kingdom - The Church Slide 13 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 13 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. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all The Kingdom - The Church