The Gospel of the Kingdom of God
"The gospel" literally means "the good news". The good news is that the Kingdom of God1 will be set up on this earth at the return of Jesus Christ2. This is the message that Jesus Christ preached during his physical life3. This gospel was known to Noah, Abraham, and all the faithful servants of God4. It is the focus of the commission that He gave to the disciples before ascending into heaven5, and will be preached until the end of the age6. It is a message of hope for all mankind7, of a time of everlasting peace and prosperity under the rulership of Christ and the Father8. The Kingdom of God is everlasting9 and will be brought to this earth10 when Jesus Christ returns to take over all kingdoms and nations11, establishing the rulership of He and His Father forever12 . Those who overcome in this physical life will inherit the Kingdom along with Christ and rule with Him over the nations13. God will create a new heaven and new earth, and reside at the world capitol in the new city of Jerusalem14 . The people of the nations will come to give glory to Him15 and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles there each year16. It will change the world into a place of peace and prosperity for all17, where no one will fight or learn war18 and even the predatory animals will be changed19. The Kingdom is the ultimate gift of God and one He desires all people to receive20.
1Matthew 13:43; Matthew 26:29; Luke 12:32
2Isaiah 2:1-4; Daniel 2:35, 44; Isaiah 11:9; Zechariah 14:8-9; Revelation 11:15
3Matthew 4:23; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:43-44; Luke 8:1
4Hebrews 3:17-Hebrews 4:2; Hebrews 11:13-16; Galatians 3:8
5Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8-9
6Matthew 24:14
7Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:23; 2 Timothy 1:10
8Psalm 72:11; Daniel 7:14; Revelation 11:15; Revelation 12:10; Revelation 21:1-5
92 Peter 1:11
10Isaiah 2:1-4; Daniel 2:34-35, 44; Daniel 7:27
111 Thessalonians 3:13; 4:15; Jude 1:14; Revelation 12:5; Revelation 19:15
12Revelation 2:26-27
13Matthew 5:19; 13:41-43; 25:31-46; Romans 8:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; James 2:5
14Isaiah 66:22-23; Revelation 3:12; Revelation 21:1-8
15Revelation 21:24-27
16Zechariah 14:16
17Micah 4:4; Romans 14:17
18Isaiah 2:4; Micah 4:3
19Isaiah 11:6-9
20Ezekiel 18:32; Ezekiel 33:11; Luke 12:32
Salvation
Salvation is a blessing by which God delivers His people. God alone judges those worthy of His salvation1. Salvation is either physical or spiritual. Some examples of physical salvation are the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians at the shore of the Red Sea2, of the 3 men from the fiery furnace of Nebuchadnezzar3 and of Paul several times during his life4. There are countless other examples of God saving His people from physical death. Spiritual salvation is the giving of eternal life at the return of Jesus Christ5 and is available through His name only6. Salvation is given by grace but depends on faith and obedience to God the Father and Jesus the Son7. A person must love the truth to be saved8. Salvation is a process and no one is saved until they endure to the end of a physical life or until Christ returns, whichever comes first9. Salvation (eternal life) is the reward that Jesus Christ is bringing with Him10.
1 Psalm 3:8; Psalm 35:9; Isaiah 12:2; Philippians 1:28
2 Exodus 14:13
3 Daniel 3:20-27
4 2 Corinthians 11:23
5 2 Timothy 2:10; Hebrews 9:28
6 Matthew 1:21; John 3:16; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:11:12
7 Ephesians 2:8; 2 Timothy 3:15; Hebrews 5:9; 1 Peter 1:5, 9
8 2 Thessalonians 2:10
9 Matthew 10:22; Matthew 24:13; 1 Corinthians 10:12; 2 Peter 3:15-17
10 Genesis 15:1; Isaiah 62:11; Matthew 16:27; Colossians 3:24; Revelation 11:8; Revelation 22:12