Kingdom 102: Kingdom Government Principles

The original purpose of the Lord God was for us to rule the created order as governors and managers under His authority. Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. Genesis 2:15
Now, because the Lord God designed us to lead, the seeds of leadership lay within us, dormant until activated. This comes knowing our priorities. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
As the Lord God's ambassadors here in this world, we are to spread His culture (Kingdom of God) on earth. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13-16
The Kingdom of God on earth is the Lord God's rulership within the hearts and spirits of believers (the Holy Spirit)--And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever--and the Kingdom of Heaven is when that rulership impacts the human earthly environment with its culture. John 14:16
The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of light, the light of the knowledge of the Lord God. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12
The antidote for ignorance is knowledge. Knowledge comes through truth, and truth brings liberation. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. Hosea 4:6
Without spiritual enlightenment into the divine truth of Christ, all other knowledge ultimately means nothing. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26
The Lord Jesus came to restore our position in His Father's government, to make us righteous. When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” Mark 2:17
When we are in the right relationship with the Lord God, He can extend His Kingdom--His rulership--into our lives and rule the earth through us. And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him. Acts 5:32
Through Christ, our sin (disobedience) is forgiven and we receive a full pardon from God our Lord (Land Lord) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Lord Jesus would not come until a Kingdom model existed as a visual illustration to assist people to understand His teaching on the Kingdom. But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law Galatians 4:4
The Lord Jesus the Christ's Kingdom of truth is made up of citizens who are not only truth seekers, but also truth followers. “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you." John 14:15-17

~~W.R. Luchie