Introduction: The kingdom is different from paradise. Every believer is already in the kingdom here on earth. When we die we go to paradise.
| THE KINGDOM ANNOUNCED BY THE PROPHETS | |
| Isaiah 9:7 | Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. |
| Daniel 2:44 |
And in the days of these kings the God of Heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed. |
| THE KINGDOM ANNOUNCED BY JESUS | |
| Matthew 4:17 |
Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand |
| Matthew 12:28 | Surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. |
| THE KINGDOM TAUGHT BY PAUL | |
| Colossian 1:13 |
He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the son of his love. |
| Hebrews 12:28 | Receiving the kingdom which cannot be shaken. |
| THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE KINGDOM AND PARADISE |
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(History) Luke 23:42-43-assuredly I say to you today you will be with me in paradise. |
| (Gospel) II Corinthians 12:1-4- Paul was called up into paradise. |
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FINAL NOTES
The kingdom of
God is I Corinthian: 4:20; Romans 14:17
We reign in
life here in this world: Romans 5:17
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