The Paradigm Of The Kingdom Of God

Author : Dan Westerfield
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781638859642

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The Paradigm of the Kingdom of God This book traces redemptive history, from the Garden of Eden to the New Heaven and Earth, through the paradigm of the kingdom of God. Jesus Christ's saving work is the supreme event in all history, but it takes place within the context of the kingdom. When we follow God's plan of salvation through the kingdom's progress, the events unfold like an immense novel because we see God's divine providence revealed through both biblical and secular accounts. God initiates the kingdom paradigm when he tells Adam and Eve to be "fruitful and multiply . . . and rule" (Gen. 1:28). This is a mandate to establish God's righteous kingdom on the earth, and it is repeated to Noah and then Israel. But the story of the Old Testament is that Adam and Eve, Noah and his family, and Israel, all sin and rebel and cannot establish God's kingdom. The New Testament tells us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God, coming to earth to become one of us. He begins His ministry by proclaiming, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel" (Mark 1:15). Jesus begins to fulfill the kingdom mandate. He is fruitful and multiplies through spiritual children. And Jesus begins to rule: He teaches, casts out demons, calms storms, heals the sick, raises the dead, and feeds the hungry. He establishes a kingdom of His faithful followers. But Jesus must also die for their sins, and rise again, so that they can be declared righteous, fit for God's kingdom. After Jesus ascends to heaven and establishes the Church, the kingdom advances through the Church's ministry. Understanding redemptive history through the kingdom paradigm differs from the long standing interpretations of Dispensationalism and Covenantalism. These views are considered in this book, but the focus is on how the kingdom is central to God's design for history. Following its progress helps us see our location and roles in the fulfillment of God's divine plan. This can inform our faith and increase Church unity as we glorify God through His amazing plan of redemption.

Author : Julian Young
Publisher : Crown Media Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692610413

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In the first book of his kingdom series, The Kingdom Paradigm, Julian presents a clear and practical approach to experiencing the kingdom of God in an authentic and tangible way. Within each of us is the roadmap to powerful victorious living and the DNA of leaders, kings, and influencers. The Kingdom Paradigm offers results-oriented teaching, life enriching concepts, and supernatural keys for unleashing that kingdom influence in every area of life. Prepare to experience life above and beyond its every limitation as you discover how to: - Understand God's kingdom - Experience real kingdom manifestation - Create a kingdom paradigm - Tap into heavenly influence - Eradicate frustrations of inconsistent living - Reshape your life and attract the things you want - Activate supernatural law - Enlarge your vision and finish strong - Live a life without limits

Author : Gregory A. Boyd
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310565918

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The Myth of a Christian Nation by Gregory A. Boyd Pdf

The church was established to serve the world with Christ-like love, not to rule the world. It is called to look like a corporate Jesus, dying on the cross for those who crucified him, not a religious version of Caesar. It is called to manifest the kingdom of the cross in contrast to the kingdom of the sword. Whenever the church has succeeded in gaining what most American evangelicals are now trying to get – political power – it has been disastrous both for the church and the culture. Whenever the church picks up the sword, it lays down the cross. The present activity of the religious right is destroying the heart and soul of the evangelical church and destroying its unique witness to the world. The church is to have a political voice, but we are to have it the way Jesus had it: by manifesting an alternative to the political, “power over,” way of doing life. We are to transform the world by being willing to suffer for others – exercising “power under,” not by getting our way in society – exercising “power over.”

Author : Eng Hoe Lim
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537545302

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Worldview and the Kingdom of God by Eng Hoe Lim Pdf

Why are people the way they are? Why are some cultures and nations progressive, while others seem to be perpetually mired in backwardness and poverty? What were the original foundations upon which Western culture thrived? What are the current effects of secularism on the West and the rest of the world? What would it be like if Christians not only prayed for God's Kingdom to come but heeded Jesus' teaching to live out the truths of His Kingdom on earth? Worldview and the Kingdom of God is an easy to read book for the ordinary man on the street that challenges the worldview of Christians. Based on the original good news of the Kingdom that Jesus and His disciples preached; not the popular gospel of salvation to go to heaven that most Christians preach, it calls for a paradigm shift from a "salvation from this world" worldview to a "God's Kingdom on earth" worldview. Beginning with the premise that the world is ruled by ideas, and that ideas have consequences, the message invites the reader to examine his worldview and reflect on what has been influencing and shaping it. The concept of worldview is explained in simple terms and the reader is invited to reflect on the worldviews of animism and secularism and its consequences, and examine how much of his worldview is still rooted in animism and/or influenced by secularism. God's Kingdom is then introduced and contrasted against Satan's kingdom and man's kingdom. In the light of the Biblical teaching of the three kingdoms, the call is for Christians to discard their "salvation from this world" worldview if they are to get beyond themselves and "Church as we know it", to get on with God's agenda for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is done in heaven.

Author : Christopher W. Morgan,Robert A. Peterson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433523588

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The Kingdom of God by Christopher W. Morgan,Robert A. Peterson Pdf

The kingdom of God is a very large biblical category indeed. Accordingly, a comprehensive understanding of the kingdom would illuminate many aspects of theology. With this in mind, Bruce Waltke, Robert Yarbrough, Gerald Bray, Clinton Arnold, Gregg Allison, Stephen Nichols, and Anthony Bradley have collaborated to articulate a full view of the kingdom of God across multiple disciplines. One of the most important books on the kingdom since G. E. Ladd, this volume offers a robust theology and is corroborated by the very series in which it stands. Fourth in the noted Theology in Community series, The Kingdom of God establishes the significance of the kingdom from the perspectives of biblical theology, systematic theology, history, pastoral application, missiology, and cultural analysis. Part of the Theology in Community series.

Author : DR Chris Wehrmann
Publisher : Kwarts Publishers
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781920562779

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The Operational Manual for the Ambassadors of the Kingdom of God by DR Chris Wehrmann Pdf

Author : H. Lynn Hiles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0983903433

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From Law to Grace by H. Lynn Hiles Pdf

The gospel is not about a law you must keep.It is about receiving a life that will keep you. It is not about living this lifeout of fear. It is about living a life of faith. It is not about rules. It is about arelationship with the Father.The message of John the Baptist and of Jesus is simply this; repent, for thekingdom of God is at hand. The kingdom of God is one paradigm shift away. Oneof the meanings of the word repent is to change your mind. It also means to changeone's bent, or to turn about. Many times, when we preach repentance, we preachwhat we turn from, but we never emphasize what we turn toward. Many have turnedfrom law and religion, only to turn toward the bondage of sin. Or they have turnedfrom the bondage of sin, only to trade it for the bondage of religion. The messageof this book is primarily to help you turn toward the present reality of the kingdomof God. The gospel of the kingdom is not just about a ticket to heaven someday. Itis about receiving the Holy Spirit that will allow you to live the abundant life as acitizen of the kingdom of God right now. The message that John the Baptist wasdeclaring was that of another form of government called the kingdom. It was comingon the scene, and would replace the government of the law.The Message Bible, in II Corinthians 3:7-9 calls the old covenant the governmentof death and condemnation. It was a constitution chiseled on stone tablets. The newcovenant is the constitution of the kingdom and is a government of affirmation. Itis written on the fleshly tablets of our heart. It is the government of the living spirit.This book will help you turn toward the Lord. When our heart turns toward theLord, the veil will be taken away. This book will help you make the paradigm shiftfrom law to grace.

Author : Hadi Ghantous
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317544357

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The Elisha-Hazael Paradigm and the Kingdom of Israel by Hadi Ghantous Pdf

First Published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Michael Bryant
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781300851394

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Kingdom by Michael Bryant Pdf

The purpose of the book "Kingdom" is to challenge people's basic preconceptions of the Church. "Kingdom" is a catalyst to provoke the body of Christ to reexamine how it perceives the Church. The Church is not a destination; It is an assortment of people with different gifts and callings all working together for the Glory of God. "Kingdom" breaks faith down into its most fundamental components. 1. There are two ruling Kingdoms; one of light and the other of darkness. 2. There are two basic covenants; the old covenant under the law sealed with the blood of sheep and goats and the new covenant sealed with the blood of Jesus Christ. 3. There are only two masters; the Prince of Peace or the prince of darkness. From the Author of "Apocalypse, A Layman's Guide to Understanding Revelation" and "Kedesh, City of Refuge" you can find more works of Michael A. Bryant at www.lulu.com/spotlight/kedesh.

Author : David Alan Black
Publisher : Energion Publications
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781893729759

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The Jesus Paradigm by David Alan Black Pdf

The church is in disarray. Theologians and commentators speak of the demise of evangelicalism. Are they alarmists? Is Christianity as we know it in the process of dying? Writer, scholar, teacher, and missionary Dr. David Alan Black thinks that the answer does not lie in the politics of the left or the right. In fact, he doesn't think that Jesus tells us what our politics should be. He doesn't see answers in Christian nationalism. But even further, he sees serious flaws in the very structure of our churches and denominations that prevent us from truly being obedient to the gospel. The solution lies, not in renewal, revival, or even in reformation, but rather in restoration-a restoration of the church organized as Jesus intended it and according to the example provided by the earliest church sources in the New Testament. To make the church and its members true servants of Jesus Christ again, we need to change our entire paradigm-to The Jesus Paradigm.

Author : Harley Talman,John Jay Travis
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878089932

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Understanding Insider Movements by Harley Talman,John Jay Travis Pdf

For the first time in history, large numbers of people from the world’s major non-Christian religions are following Jesus as Lord. Surprisingly for many Western Christians, they are choosing to do so within the religious communities of their birth and outside of institutional Christianity. How does this work, and how should we respond to these movements? This long-awaited anthology brings together some of the best writings on the topic of insider movements. Diverse voices explore this phenomenon from the perspectives of Scripture, history, theology, missiology, and the experience and identity of insider believers. Those who are unfamiliar with the subject will find this book a crucial guide to a complex conversation. Students and instructors of mission will find it useful as a reader and reference volume. Field workers and agencies will discover in these chapters welcome starting points for dialogue and clearer communication. The first book to provide a comprehensive survey of the topic of insider movements, Understanding Insider Movements is an indispensable companion for those who want to glimpse the creative, unexpected, boundary-crossing ways God is at work among the peoples of the world in their diverse religious communities.

Author : Charles E. Van Engen,Dean S. Gilliland
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1999-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579102784

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The Good News of The Kingdom by Charles E. Van Engen,Dean S. Gilliland Pdf

Author : George Raymond Beasley-Murray
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802803628

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Jesus and the Kingdom of God by George Raymond Beasley-Murray Pdf

Author : Paul N. Benware
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575674831

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Understanding End Times Prophecy by Paul N. Benware Pdf

Many Christians think of end times prophecy as a gigantic, intimidating puzzle -- difficult to piece together and impossible to figure out. But every puzzle can be solved if you approach it the right way. Paul Benware compares prophecy to a picture puzzle. Putting the edge pieces together first builds the 'framework' that makes it easier to fit the other pieces in their place. According to Benware, the framework for eschatology is the biblical covenants. He begins his comprehensive survey by explaining the major covenants. Then he discusses several different interpretations of end times prophecy. Benware digs into the details of the Rapture, the Great Tribulation, the judgements and resurrections, and the millennial kingdom. But he also adds a unique, personal element to the study, answering questions as: -Why study bible prophecy? -What difference does it make if I'm premillenial or amillenial? If what the Bible says about the future puzzles you, Understanding End Times Prophecy will help you put together the pieces and see the big picture.

Author : Andrew D. Dalton
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783161622373

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Fulfilled Israel according to Matthew's Plerosis Paradigm by Andrew D. Dalton Pdf