The Kingdom Concept of King and Kingdom
Please understand that the Lord God is the King of the supernatural realm called Heaven. It is invisible but very real. Heaven is more real than the natural realm in which we live, breathe and exist. The Heavenly realm is the source of the natural realm and is the reason mankind exists.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 The Lord God created earth, bringing form where there was no form and order out of chaos. He didn’t plan for it to be empty, but for it to be inhabited. He made it very plain when speaking to Isaiah: For the Lord is God, and He created the heavens and earth and put everything in place. He made the world to be lived in, not to be a place of empty chaos. “I am the Lord,” He says, “and there is no other.” Isaiah 45:18
The Lord God’s original plan and purpose was to extend His heavenly kingdom on earth. It was to bring His invisible supernatural rule into the visible natural world. It was for this reason that He created mankind—male and female. He created them in His own image and clothed them in physical bodies of flesh, bone and blood from the dirt of this earth. He created them to exercise dominion over the earth just as He does in Heaven. Mankind was to be His representative, ruling here one earth in His name and under His authority. Keep in mind; this was all before the fall of mankind, meaning his disobedience to the King’s command. The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden—except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.” Genesis 2:15-17
The King and Kingdom are concepts that are of heavenly origin, not earthly origin. The Lord God chose those concepts to describe His plan for mankind on this earth. Remember, Adam was created as king and ruler of this earth. The Lord God created man in His own image and likeness and He was King. Adam was appointed to be a king as well. As king of the earth, Adam possessed certain unique qualities and characteristics that set him apart from all other creatures on this earth. One of those qualities is the power of choice, free will. Mankind was created with the ability to reason—to frame his own thoughts and ideas and make decisions. In this, he was like his Creator. He was blessed to have a face-to-face, one-on-one conversation with his Lord and Father God--a privilege that no other creature on earth enjoyed.
Focus Point: The Lord God gave Adam the earth as his domain because a king isn’t a king unless he has territory over which to rule. Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.” Genesis 1:26-28 Adam rebelled against the Lord God through his decision not to follow orders and lost his earthly kingdom.
Focus Point: The gifts and calling of the Lord are irrevocable. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable [for He does not withdraw what He has given, nor does He change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call]. Romans 11:29 AMP What do I mean by that? The Lord God’s original plan and purpose were still in place. Mankind’s destiny was to rule the earth. He had to retrieve his Kingdom back. When the time was right in history, the King of Heaven sent His Son to reestablish Heaven’s rule here. He sent His Son to restore man to his earthly Kingdom. 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 NKJV The Lord Jesus was proclaiming one simple message: From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 NKJV
Focus Point: Jesus, while on this earth, was both a human being and the Son of the Lord God so He had the authority to both restore the Kingdom and to rule it as King. It was His birthright to be King. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. Colossians 2:9 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). John 1:14 AMP
Focus Point: As you contemplate the Kingdom of God here on earth, remember that His Kingdom is not made of dirt, wood or even precious gems. His Kingdom is within us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It is through His citizens that the Kingdom of God is manifest in our world. We are His ambassadors, created to bring the Kingdom of God into this world and every situation we encounter! Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The Kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the Kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21 NKJV
Remember, your faith in the Lord Jesus is your greatest asset in the Kingdom.
W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 The Lord God created earth, bringing form where there was no form and order out of chaos. He didn’t plan for it to be empty, but for it to be inhabited. He made it very plain when speaking to Isaiah: For the Lord is God, and He created the heavens and earth and put everything in place. He made the world to be lived in, not to be a place of empty chaos. “I am the Lord,” He says, “and there is no other.” Isaiah 45:18
The Lord God’s original plan and purpose was to extend His heavenly kingdom on earth. It was to bring His invisible supernatural rule into the visible natural world. It was for this reason that He created mankind—male and female. He created them in His own image and clothed them in physical bodies of flesh, bone and blood from the dirt of this earth. He created them to exercise dominion over the earth just as He does in Heaven. Mankind was to be His representative, ruling here one earth in His name and under His authority. Keep in mind; this was all before the fall of mankind, meaning his disobedience to the King’s command. The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden—except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.” Genesis 2:15-17
The King and Kingdom are concepts that are of heavenly origin, not earthly origin. The Lord God chose those concepts to describe His plan for mankind on this earth. Remember, Adam was created as king and ruler of this earth. The Lord God created man in His own image and likeness and He was King. Adam was appointed to be a king as well. As king of the earth, Adam possessed certain unique qualities and characteristics that set him apart from all other creatures on this earth. One of those qualities is the power of choice, free will. Mankind was created with the ability to reason—to frame his own thoughts and ideas and make decisions. In this, he was like his Creator. He was blessed to have a face-to-face, one-on-one conversation with his Lord and Father God--a privilege that no other creature on earth enjoyed.
Focus Point: The Lord God gave Adam the earth as his domain because a king isn’t a king unless he has territory over which to rule. Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.” Genesis 1:26-28 Adam rebelled against the Lord God through his decision not to follow orders and lost his earthly kingdom.
Focus Point: The gifts and calling of the Lord are irrevocable. For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable [for He does not withdraw what He has given, nor does He change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call]. Romans 11:29 AMP What do I mean by that? The Lord God’s original plan and purpose were still in place. Mankind’s destiny was to rule the earth. He had to retrieve his Kingdom back. When the time was right in history, the King of Heaven sent His Son to reestablish Heaven’s rule here. He sent His Son to restore man to his earthly Kingdom. 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 NKJV The Lord Jesus was proclaiming one simple message: From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 NKJV
Focus Point: Jesus, while on this earth, was both a human being and the Son of the Lord God so He had the authority to both restore the Kingdom and to rule it as King. It was His birthright to be King. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. Colossians 2:9 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). John 1:14 AMP
Focus Point: As you contemplate the Kingdom of God here on earth, remember that His Kingdom is not made of dirt, wood or even precious gems. His Kingdom is within us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It is through His citizens that the Kingdom of God is manifest in our world. We are His ambassadors, created to bring the Kingdom of God into this world and every situation we encounter! Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The Kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the Kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21 NKJV
Remember, your faith in the Lord Jesus is your greatest asset in the Kingdom.
W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
These articles may only be reproduced, in print or on the internet, if the author's name and website address are sited at the end of the article as originally placed. Thank you
