Exposition of The Kingdom and The Church

Jesus declared that the Gospel of the kingdom was to be preached into all the earth then shall the end come (Matthew 16:14). What is this Gospel of Kingdom? This commission given by our Lord begins with the fact that Gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 1:1) is Kingdom's Gospel. It is building the Kingdom of God in the New Testament Church. Paul the Apostle makes it clear in Colossians 4:11 that he considers himself as a master builder of the New Testament Church and a laborer in the Kingdom of God. The entrance into the kingdom is by the new birth (1Tessalonians 2:12; Galatians 1:13; Hebrews 12:28).The Church and the Kingdom is not identical!

The Kingdom of God is an everlasting kingdom. It is from eternity to eternity. It is a total rule and reign of God (Psalms 145:10,13; Exodus 15:18; Psalms 102; 19). There is the rule of God in His Kingdom in heaven and a present demonstration of His reign and rule in the earth through the church. God is the king of His kingdom. God as King declares everything under his authority and rule. Therefore, we must conclude that God sovereign will cover the earth and heaven and there will be no rule and reign of a King but one King, The Lord God Almighty. The Moslem is correct when he give credence to Allah (God), the Supreme.. God is the Supreme ruler of heaven and earth. God is concern about fulfilling His original plan, purpose and goal. The kingdom realized and fulfilled in heaven and earth is the purpose of the Almighty. God will use whatever entity, instrument or tool available to accomplish His purpose. It is His Kingdom at state.

While the church is an earthly visible expression of the kingdom of God in the earth, the Kingdom of God is much greater than the church. Again, the point stands clear that the church is a mystery form of the Kingdom. But, presently the Kingdom of God is expressed and revealed in church.