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These crucial questions have perplexed people for centuries. Some, seeing so much suffering, conclude that God doesn't exist. Paradoxically, some look at the same troubled world, yet they're convinced that the Kingdom of God spoken of in the Bible exists now on earth in the form of one or more church organizations, or in the collective worldwide efforts of Bible believers, or in the hearts of men.

Thus the theme of this issue—what exactly is the Kingdom of God? What does the Bible really teach about this critical subject? And how can we become a part of it?

Few realize the real answer as to why our world suffers from so many intractable problems. Yet the answer is simple: In terms of human society this isn't God's world, it's Satan's.

This evil being is called "the god of this age" (2 Corinthians 4:4). He "deceives the whole world" (Revelation 12:9). Jesus Christ calls him "the ruler of this world" (John 14:30; 16:11). John tells us that "the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one" (1 John 5:19). (To learn more, download or request our free booklet Is There Really a Devil?)

So no, this world is not the Kingdom of God. Jesus Himself said Christians are to pray that the Kingdom will come (Matthew 6:10; Luke 11:2). It is to be our foremost goal (Matthew 6:33). Flesh and blood cannot inherit it (1 Corinthians 15:50).

So what is this Kingdom, and when does it come? At Christ's return to the earth, the announcement will be made that "the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever" (Revelation 11:15, English Standard Version).

Many Bible passages reveal that this will be a literal Kingdom established on earth. Jesus told His 12 disciples that when He reigns on His throne in that Kingdom, they would reign with Him, "judging the twelve tribes of Israel" (Matthew 1:28). Daniel 7:14 is a prophecy that in this everlasting Kingdom given to Jesus Christ, "all peoples, nations, and languages [will] serve Him."

What will this Kingdom be like? Again, many prophecies tell us. Great miracles of healing will occur—the blind will see, the deaf will hear, the lame will walk and the mute will speak (Isaiah 35:5- 6). The world's desert areas will be transformed, made lush with streams and flowers (verses 1-2, 6-7). Agricultural areas will be astoundingly productive (Amos 9:13). Peace will break out across the globe, and people will no longer learn war (Isaiah 2:4).

All this is but a taste of the future. Yes, a new world is coming. It won't be a world of merely human leaders, human government and human ideas about what works best. It will be a glorious world in which Jesus Christ will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

And the truly good news is that He wants you to have a part in it! "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom," He tells us (Luke 12:32).

Learn more about that invitation in this issue. Are you willing to take Him up on His offer?

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  • dick nellis

    I remember a story from my childhood of blind men trying to tell what an elephant was like, each touching a different part (leg, ear, tail, etc.) and forming their impression on that part, Do not make the same mistake. Jesus said that the Kingdom come with violence. His kingdom will come “on the earth”, but first the earth will be purged. The earth will be wiped clean by fire at the start of the Millennium and it will rest or Sabbath for 1,000 years. His kingdom comes to the earth when the New Jerusalem descends to then earth. Read Rev 18:4 to the end, read it word for word with your blinders off. Compare the verses. God is truth, there can be no conflict in the truth. Everything must fit like the gears in a watch otherwise it will not work.
    Daniel 9:25 “Know therefore and understand, [that] from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince [shall be] seven weeks (of years)....” The city (Jerusalem) was restored to the current nation of Israel in July, 1967 (We do not know when the commandment went forth.)7 weeks of years is 49 years, July 1967 + 49 = July, 2016. The last Yom Teruah - Day of the awakening trumpet blast - prior to July 2016 is sunset on September 15, to sunset on September 16, 2015. The Torah Calendar web site shows this to be the first Yom Teruah in the Hebrew year 6001, which the start of the 120th Jubilee. This is also the first Yom Teruah in the 7th 1,000 day of the Lord. The year ending September 14, 2015 is a year of release, the seventh year sabbath of the land. It is the first year of release after the collapse of Sally Mae, Freddy Mac, and Lehman Brothers. It is the second year of release since the 9/11/2001 collapse of the Twin Towers. Yom Teruah - is the Hebrew name for Rosh HaShannah - it means Day of the awakening trumpet blast, like in the Rapture.

    I am not asking you to believe me. You believe in God , but you must also believe Him. Every thing is in His word, BUT you must dig it out. It is time to repent and prepare for His coming,

    Adam Clark's commentary on Da 7:25 gives the year 2015 as the time of the cleansing of the Sanctuary. Did he know something we don't know?

  • Arthur Ward

    The wonderful news of the coming Kingdom of God is so promising and heartwarming. The fact that the world would never survive, were it not for the divine intervention of Christ is easy to see, as this world rapidly deteriorates before our eyes.

  • Rickm1952

    I believe that the promise of the Kingdom established right here on earth gives us all yet another hope for a better world to come. The many problems that we live with today will all be overcome by the return of Christ, and the start of his kingdom right here for all to see and be a part of. This new issue of the Good News looks at this Kingdom and it's founder. Each article is going to be a lesson for all of us to digest and meditate on, thinking of the reality of Jesus and his family of believers that all of us will be a part of. It's going to be such an experience to be a part of, to actually see this world become transformed right before our eyes! Regards, Rick **Information removed to comply with comment policy**, your brother in Christ.

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