The document discusses the key teachings of Jesus Christ regarding the Kingdom of God based on accounts in the Gospels. It notes that Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God as both a present reality through his ministry and teachings, as well as a future fulfillment. While drawing on Jewish concepts of the Kingdom from the Old Testament, Jesus portrayed the Kingdom in a way that fulfilled prophecies and established God's reign through his authority, miracles, and call for repentance. The document examines what the Kingdom meant for Jesus and his followers based on biblical sources.
The document discusses the key themes of the Kingdom of God in the teachings of Jesus. It provides background on how the phrase occurs frequently in the gospels. The kingdom of God is described as God's victory over sin and Satan through Jesus. It is present now but also still to come in the future. Citizens of the kingdom should seek it first and reflect its values in how they live. The document explores the dual nature of the kingdom being both a current spiritual reality and a future event, and calls believers to prepare for Christ's return and the full restoration of God's kingdom.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
All about the bible, how it was put together, why certain books were left out, how do we know that it\'s divine, what about the Da Vinci Code, dealing with "contradictions", etc.
Background:
Biography. Who was Paul?
Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
Diversity. How did he face his mission?
The document discusses the structure and contents of the Bible. It is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament contains historical books, wisdom books, and prophetic books. The New Testament contains gospels, letters from Paul and other authors, and the book of Revelation. The Bible is considered the most perfect book and the word of God, comprised of many sacred texts and divided for organizational purposes into testaments, books, and sections.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the biblical book of Revelation. It outlines the book's key themes, chapters, and references to Jesus Christ. Revelation is described as dealing with things that will soon take place and things of the end times. It promises a blessing to all who read it and contains warnings for the church. Jesus Christ is prominently featured throughout the book as the ruler, redeemer, and judge.
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a series of classes on the Book of Acts for the Singles ministry of the San Diego Church of Christ on Thursday evenings beginning September 3 at the Mission Center of Hope. Notes, power point and audio are attached.
Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo taught a Bible workshop on the Book of Luke at San Diego State University Saturday May 3rd 2014. Notes, power point and recordings are attached.
The document discusses the key themes of the Kingdom of God in the teachings of Jesus. It provides background on how the phrase occurs frequently in the gospels. The kingdom of God is described as God's victory over sin and Satan through Jesus. It is present now but also still to come in the future. Citizens of the kingdom should seek it first and reflect its values in how they live. The document explores the dual nature of the kingdom being both a current spiritual reality and a future event, and calls believers to prepare for Christ's return and the full restoration of God's kingdom.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
All about the bible, how it was put together, why certain books were left out, how do we know that it\'s divine, what about the Da Vinci Code, dealing with "contradictions", etc.
Background:
Biography. Who was Paul?
Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
Diversity. How did he face his mission?
The document discusses the structure and contents of the Bible. It is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament contains historical books, wisdom books, and prophetic books. The New Testament contains gospels, letters from Paul and other authors, and the book of Revelation. The Bible is considered the most perfect book and the word of God, comprised of many sacred texts and divided for organizational purposes into testaments, books, and sections.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the biblical book of Revelation. It outlines the book's key themes, chapters, and references to Jesus Christ. Revelation is described as dealing with things that will soon take place and things of the end times. It promises a blessing to all who read it and contains warnings for the church. Jesus Christ is prominently featured throughout the book as the ruler, redeemer, and judge.
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a series of classes on the Book of Acts for the Singles ministry of the San Diego Church of Christ on Thursday evenings beginning September 3 at the Mission Center of Hope. Notes, power point and audio are attached.
Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo taught a Bible workshop on the Book of Luke at San Diego State University Saturday May 3rd 2014. Notes, power point and recordings are attached.
Bible Compilation, Transmission and AlterationSabeel Ahmed
Objective study of the compilation and transmission of the Bible. Many Christians are unaware of the history of the bible and thus assume it is preserved and the word of God. This presentation will examine how the bible was compiled and the changes that took place from the time of the first letters of Paul till our time.
This document provides an overview of the origins and history of the Bible. It discusses that the original languages of the Bible were Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It also notes some of the important English translations of the Bible over time. Additionally, it outlines some of the key differences between Protestant and Catholic Bibles, specifically regarding the number of books in the Old Testament. Finally, it briefly discusses the process of authoring and interpreting the Bible.
The Jerusalem Council debated whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish laws like circumcision. There was disagreement between those like Paul who believed salvation came through faith alone versus others who thought it required following Mosaic law. The Council gathered the apostles and elders to make a ruling. They decided Gentiles did not need to follow Jewish customs but should abstain from idolatry, sexual immorality, eating meat from strangled animals, and blood. This exempted Gentiles from most ceremonial laws and strengthened the unity of the early Church by confirming salvation came through faith in Christ.
The document examines evidence for who Jesus Christ claimed to be based on testimony from various sources. It discusses what people in Jesus' time said about him, including that he taught with authority and some believed him to be the Messiah. It also examines what Jesus himself claimed, including that he could forgive sins, was the Son of God and eternal. The document argues that either Jesus' claims were true, making him the Son of God, or he was a liar based on the eyewitness testimony and fulfilled prophecies about the Messiah.
Jude writes to warn believers about false teachers who had infiltrated the ecclesias. He encourages the readers to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints. Jude provides examples from the Old Testament of people like Cain, Balaam, and Korah who were ungodly and brought condemnation upon themselves by turning from God's truth. These historic examples show the character of false teachers as lacking faith, seeking reward or glory for themselves instead of God.
Prophet Jonah was called by God to preach to the city of Nineveh about their wickedness. However, Jonah did not want to fulfill this calling because Nineveh was an enemy of his people. He attempted to flee by boarding a ship headed in the opposite direction of Nineveh. God caused a big storm and the sailors discovered Jonah was the cause, throwing him overboard. Jonah was swallowed by a great fish and after three days was spit out, at which point he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. The people of Nineveh repented from their wicked ways in response to Jonah's preaching. The story of Jonah teaches about God's sovereignty, mercy for all people regardless of nationality
St. Clement of Rome was a bishop of Rome in the late 1st century who authored an influential letter to the church in Corinth. In the letter, he draws analogies between the church and an army or body to emphasize that the church is a unified whole under the authority of its leaders, with different roles and gifts. He argues the church should obey authorities appointed by God rather than those who cause divisions. St. Ignatius of Antioch was a disciple of John the Evangelist who succeeded Evodius as bishop of Antioch around the year 70. He strengthened the church during Roman persecution in the 1st century through preaching, prayer, and fasting. The document provides background on patrology
The document discusses the origin and purpose of the Bible. It notes that the Bible was written over 1500 years by 40 authors on 3 continents in Hebrew and Greek. Despite many attempts to destroy it, the Bible has survived and is the most widely distributed book in the world. The document outlines that the Bible says it is the inspired word of God and a guide for faith, salvation, and righteousness. It concludes by noting the Bible will cover its origin, reliability, purpose, and how to read and understand it.
Sekolah Sabat - Triwulan 4 2022 - Pelajaran 10Adam Hiola
The document discusses several Christian doctrines related to life after death such as the immortal soul, heaven, hell, and purgatory. It analyzes the biblical support for each doctrine and concludes that:
1) The Bible teaches that humans are mortal and the soul can die. It does not support the idea of an immortal soul.
2) Hell is described as an eternal fire, but the Bible uses "eternal" to also mean something that has a beginning and an end. Hell fire will end after all sinners are destroyed.
3) Neither the Bible nor reason support the doctrine of purgatory or the idea of souls dwelling in heaven in an incorporeal state.
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This presentation describes how the Bible was compiled, discusses why certain books were omitted (such as the gnostic gospels), and ends with a discussion of Bible translations
1. The document discusses how Jesus is Jehovah, the one God of the Old Testament, through comparisons of biblical passages.
2. Several Old Testament prophecies about Jehovah are shown to be fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament, such as prophecies about the coming Messiah.
3. Attributes and actions exclusively used for Jehovah in the Old Testament, such as being the object of worship and judgment, are also applied to Jesus.
Habakkuk was a prophet who lived between 612 BC and 589 BC in Judah. The book of Habakkuk documents a conversation between the prophet and God, where Habakkuk questions God twice about the injustice and unrest in Judah. God answers both times, explaining that He will use the Babylonians to punish Judah for their sins, and instructing Habakkuk to have faith. The book transitions from Habakkuk's initial anxiety to hope in God through their dialogue and his final musical prayer of praise and trust in the third chapter.
II Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter, written to defend his ministry against false teachers undermining his authority at the church in Corinth. Paul explains his delayed visit, comforts repentant church members, warns the rebellious minority, and defends his apostleship. The letter addresses Paul's ministry, the collection for believers in Jerusalem, and warns the Corinthians against the false teachers while urging unity.
The document discusses the missionary nature of the church and its approach to mission. It makes 3 key points:
1) The church is missionary by nature as its mission originates from God's love expressed through Jesus Christ and continued by the Holy Spirit. The mission of Jesus is the mission of the church.
2) In the context of religious pluralism, the church affirms the uniqueness of Christ while discerning God's presence in other religions and cultures. Its mission requires integrating interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, inculturation, and justice work.
3) The church remains faithful to Christ while discerning God in other religions through approaches like interreligious dialogue, ecumenism with other Christians
A verse by verse commentary on Romans chapter 11, as taught in our adult Sunday school class each Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM. Our open forum style allows for the free expressions of insights on Scripture. Join us at Fellowship Bible Church, 2827 CR 220, Middleburg FL 32068 (904 272-0908.
The document discusses the composition of the Bible, including that it is a collection of 66 books written over 1500 years by over 40 authors. The Old Testament, consisting of 39 books written before Christ, foretold the coming of a savior. The New Testament, consisting of 27 books written after Christ, provides accounts of Christ's life, teachings, death, and resurrection, establishing him as the promised messiah. Together, the books tell a unified story despite being written over centuries by diverse human authors, pointing to God as the divine author.
This document outlines fundamentals of discipleship according to International Bible Baptist Church in Bangkok, Thailand. It defines discipleship as teaching believers to obey all of Jesus' commands, as in the Great Commission. Effective discipleship moves people from initial salvation to commitment to service, maturity and evangelism. Hindrances like pride, riches, and cares of this life can discourage discipleship. But the results of disciplining include sweeter fellowship, speeding up evangelism, and pleasing God. The goal is helping members attain spiritual maturity and fulfill the Great Commission.
What do the Bible says about the Kingdom of God? Is it something that we will see after we died? Is it something that we can experience while we are alive?
The document discusses the formation of the gospels in three stages: 1) The life and teachings of Jesus, 2) The oral tradition where Jesus' disciples spread his message, and 3) The writing of the gospels by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John between 65-70 AD based on oral traditions and their own accounts. It also notes that several other "apocryphal" gospels were written by individuals but were not considered inspired like the four canonical gospels.
Bible Compilation, Transmission and AlterationSabeel Ahmed
Objective study of the compilation and transmission of the Bible. Many Christians are unaware of the history of the bible and thus assume it is preserved and the word of God. This presentation will examine how the bible was compiled and the changes that took place from the time of the first letters of Paul till our time.
This document provides an overview of the origins and history of the Bible. It discusses that the original languages of the Bible were Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It also notes some of the important English translations of the Bible over time. Additionally, it outlines some of the key differences between Protestant and Catholic Bibles, specifically regarding the number of books in the Old Testament. Finally, it briefly discusses the process of authoring and interpreting the Bible.
The Jerusalem Council debated whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish laws like circumcision. There was disagreement between those like Paul who believed salvation came through faith alone versus others who thought it required following Mosaic law. The Council gathered the apostles and elders to make a ruling. They decided Gentiles did not need to follow Jewish customs but should abstain from idolatry, sexual immorality, eating meat from strangled animals, and blood. This exempted Gentiles from most ceremonial laws and strengthened the unity of the early Church by confirming salvation came through faith in Christ.
The document examines evidence for who Jesus Christ claimed to be based on testimony from various sources. It discusses what people in Jesus' time said about him, including that he taught with authority and some believed him to be the Messiah. It also examines what Jesus himself claimed, including that he could forgive sins, was the Son of God and eternal. The document argues that either Jesus' claims were true, making him the Son of God, or he was a liar based on the eyewitness testimony and fulfilled prophecies about the Messiah.
Jude writes to warn believers about false teachers who had infiltrated the ecclesias. He encourages the readers to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints. Jude provides examples from the Old Testament of people like Cain, Balaam, and Korah who were ungodly and brought condemnation upon themselves by turning from God's truth. These historic examples show the character of false teachers as lacking faith, seeking reward or glory for themselves instead of God.
Prophet Jonah was called by God to preach to the city of Nineveh about their wickedness. However, Jonah did not want to fulfill this calling because Nineveh was an enemy of his people. He attempted to flee by boarding a ship headed in the opposite direction of Nineveh. God caused a big storm and the sailors discovered Jonah was the cause, throwing him overboard. Jonah was swallowed by a great fish and after three days was spit out, at which point he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. The people of Nineveh repented from their wicked ways in response to Jonah's preaching. The story of Jonah teaches about God's sovereignty, mercy for all people regardless of nationality
St. Clement of Rome was a bishop of Rome in the late 1st century who authored an influential letter to the church in Corinth. In the letter, he draws analogies between the church and an army or body to emphasize that the church is a unified whole under the authority of its leaders, with different roles and gifts. He argues the church should obey authorities appointed by God rather than those who cause divisions. St. Ignatius of Antioch was a disciple of John the Evangelist who succeeded Evodius as bishop of Antioch around the year 70. He strengthened the church during Roman persecution in the 1st century through preaching, prayer, and fasting. The document provides background on patrology
The document discusses the origin and purpose of the Bible. It notes that the Bible was written over 1500 years by 40 authors on 3 continents in Hebrew and Greek. Despite many attempts to destroy it, the Bible has survived and is the most widely distributed book in the world. The document outlines that the Bible says it is the inspired word of God and a guide for faith, salvation, and righteousness. It concludes by noting the Bible will cover its origin, reliability, purpose, and how to read and understand it.
Sekolah Sabat - Triwulan 4 2022 - Pelajaran 10Adam Hiola
The document discusses several Christian doctrines related to life after death such as the immortal soul, heaven, hell, and purgatory. It analyzes the biblical support for each doctrine and concludes that:
1) The Bible teaches that humans are mortal and the soul can die. It does not support the idea of an immortal soul.
2) Hell is described as an eternal fire, but the Bible uses "eternal" to also mean something that has a beginning and an end. Hell fire will end after all sinners are destroyed.
3) Neither the Bible nor reason support the doctrine of purgatory or the idea of souls dwelling in heaven in an incorporeal state.
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This presentation describes how the Bible was compiled, discusses why certain books were omitted (such as the gnostic gospels), and ends with a discussion of Bible translations
1. The document discusses how Jesus is Jehovah, the one God of the Old Testament, through comparisons of biblical passages.
2. Several Old Testament prophecies about Jehovah are shown to be fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament, such as prophecies about the coming Messiah.
3. Attributes and actions exclusively used for Jehovah in the Old Testament, such as being the object of worship and judgment, are also applied to Jesus.
Habakkuk was a prophet who lived between 612 BC and 589 BC in Judah. The book of Habakkuk documents a conversation between the prophet and God, where Habakkuk questions God twice about the injustice and unrest in Judah. God answers both times, explaining that He will use the Babylonians to punish Judah for their sins, and instructing Habakkuk to have faith. The book transitions from Habakkuk's initial anxiety to hope in God through their dialogue and his final musical prayer of praise and trust in the third chapter.
II Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter, written to defend his ministry against false teachers undermining his authority at the church in Corinth. Paul explains his delayed visit, comforts repentant church members, warns the rebellious minority, and defends his apostleship. The letter addresses Paul's ministry, the collection for believers in Jerusalem, and warns the Corinthians against the false teachers while urging unity.
The document discusses the missionary nature of the church and its approach to mission. It makes 3 key points:
1) The church is missionary by nature as its mission originates from God's love expressed through Jesus Christ and continued by the Holy Spirit. The mission of Jesus is the mission of the church.
2) In the context of religious pluralism, the church affirms the uniqueness of Christ while discerning God's presence in other religions and cultures. Its mission requires integrating interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, inculturation, and justice work.
3) The church remains faithful to Christ while discerning God in other religions through approaches like interreligious dialogue, ecumenism with other Christians
A verse by verse commentary on Romans chapter 11, as taught in our adult Sunday school class each Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM. Our open forum style allows for the free expressions of insights on Scripture. Join us at Fellowship Bible Church, 2827 CR 220, Middleburg FL 32068 (904 272-0908.
The document discusses the composition of the Bible, including that it is a collection of 66 books written over 1500 years by over 40 authors. The Old Testament, consisting of 39 books written before Christ, foretold the coming of a savior. The New Testament, consisting of 27 books written after Christ, provides accounts of Christ's life, teachings, death, and resurrection, establishing him as the promised messiah. Together, the books tell a unified story despite being written over centuries by diverse human authors, pointing to God as the divine author.
This document outlines fundamentals of discipleship according to International Bible Baptist Church in Bangkok, Thailand. It defines discipleship as teaching believers to obey all of Jesus' commands, as in the Great Commission. Effective discipleship moves people from initial salvation to commitment to service, maturity and evangelism. Hindrances like pride, riches, and cares of this life can discourage discipleship. But the results of disciplining include sweeter fellowship, speeding up evangelism, and pleasing God. The goal is helping members attain spiritual maturity and fulfill the Great Commission.
What do the Bible says about the Kingdom of God? Is it something that we will see after we died? Is it something that we can experience while we are alive?
The document discusses the formation of the gospels in three stages: 1) The life and teachings of Jesus, 2) The oral tradition where Jesus' disciples spread his message, and 3) The writing of the gospels by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John between 65-70 AD based on oral traditions and their own accounts. It also notes that several other "apocryphal" gospels were written by individuals but were not considered inspired like the four canonical gospels.
The four gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - were chosen from dozens of early Christian gospels to be included in the biblical canon. Each gospel was written for different audiences and with different purposes. Matthew emphasizes Jesus' words and appeals to Jewish audiences. Mark stresses Jesus' deeds and was written for Romans. Luke focuses on Jesus' perfect humanity and was written for Greeks. John provides evidence of Jesus' deity through his signs and words and appeals to all people. While the gospels display some differences, these are evidence of independence and do not undermine their reliability.
The document provides information about the four gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It summarizes the background of each gospel's author and their key emphases. Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecies and as the prophesied Messiah. Mark emphasizes Jesus as a tireless servant and redeemer. Luke emphasizes Jesus' compassion and his uplifting of the oppressed. John emphasizes Jesus as the Son of God and his unique relationship with God the Father.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 005: “The Beginning of the Gospel”BibleAlive
The document discusses the virginal conception of Jesus Christ based on passages from the New Testament and historical context. It argues that the conception was not derived from Greek mythology but has roots in Jewish tradition of barren women giving birth. While the conception cannot be proven as a biological fact, historical evidence does not contradict it and it is accepted through faith. The conception reveals the radical gift of God in Jesus and his divine sonship as the pure creation of the Holy Spirit, expressing his filial relationship to God the Father.
The document provides a chronology of the life of Christ based on biblical sources and historical evidence. It estimates that Christ was born between 6-4 BC and began his ministry around AD 27-29 in Judea and Galilee. His ministry likely lasted 3 years, with increasing rejection in his final year. Scholars estimate Christ was crucified around AD 30 during the reign of Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas around Passover time. The chronology outlines these and other key events in Christ's life, but notes uncertainties in some exact dates.
This document outlines the key principles of God's Kingdom and how it differs from building cities. It discusses how Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God and showed it through his works. The Kingdom cares for the poor, oppressed, and needs of others. It creates communities of reconciliation rather than fame or security. Kingdom building emphasizes human dignity and sharing over accumulation. The Kingdom imparts life while cities end in death. The document challenges the church to allow itself to become God's Kingdom presence in the world through hearing and obeying God. It poses questions for discussion about resonating with and adjusting the program.
This document lists 46 parables that Jesus told in chronological order according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It includes well-known parables such as the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, the Sower and the Seed, and the Workers in the Vineyard. The parables cover various topics related to the Kingdom of Heaven, including faith, service, forgiveness, and judgment. They would have taught important lessons about God and served to illustrate spiritual truths to Jesus' followers in memorable and engaging ways.
The document summarizes three parables from Matthew 13 about the kingdom of heaven:
1) The parable of the hidden treasure emphasizes that those who discover the value of the church will sacrifice whatever it takes to obey its teachings.
2) The parable of the pearl encourages church members to actively seek lost souls and bring them into the church, sacrificing as much as necessary.
3) The parable of the net illustrates that the church should invite all people but that angels will ultimately separate the genuine believers from non-believers at the final judgment.
Parables are stories that teach moral or spiritual lessons through simple narratives that conceal deeper meanings. While parables appear straightforward, examining them closely reveals underlying truths. Common examples of parables include Jesus' stories of the prodigal son and servants given talents, as well as Aesop's Fables, which communicate wisdom through animal characters and plots.
The document discusses Jesus' use of parables in the synoptic gospels. It defines parables as metaphorical stories meant to involve listeners and challenge them to change perspective. Jesus used various types of parables that were a familiar genre, to indirectly teach about the kingdom of God. While parables don't state the meaning directly, their purpose is to move people to decision or action by striking the imagination. The document examines specific parables and themes found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Jesus tells a parable about a farmer sowing seeds to illustrate different responses to God's word. Some seeds fall on the path and are eaten by birds, representing those who do not understand. Some fall on rocky ground and sprout quickly but die because they lack roots, representing those who receive God's word with joy but fall away in times of trouble. Other seeds are choked by thorns, representing those whose faith is undermined by worldly worries. The seeds that fall on good soil produce a large crop, representing those who understand and obey God's word.
The document provides an overview of Jesus' parables from the Bible. It defines a parable as a short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus often used parables as a teaching tool to convey important messages about the kingdom of God in an engaging way. The document examines several of Jesus' famous parables, including the parables of the sower, the Good Samaritan, and the workers in the vineyard. It analyzes the key characters, settings, and messages within each parable.
This lesson is a general lesson on one of the teaching processes used by Jesus -- Parables.
This general lesson will seek to provide an overview of the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-23) as well as an introduction to parables.
The document provides an overview of Jesus' parables of the kingdom of heaven. It discusses what parables are, differences between parables, similes and metaphors. It then examines several specific parables Jesus told, including the parables of the sower, wheat and tares, and mustard seed. It analyzes the differences between the kingdom of God and kingdom of heaven. Finally, it outlines some additional parables and how they instruct believers on how to conduct themselves in the kingdom of heaven.
An introduction to a study of Jesus' Parables. Literary tools such as metaphors, similes and allegory are defined and distinguished from a parable itself. Jesus purpose for using parables is also discussed along with a 5 step approach to analyzing a parable.
The attached Power Point and notes are for a class taught April and May, 2011 by Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo in San Diego, CA. The audio is also available in the EFC store.
The document discusses the causes and characteristics of revolutions through examining the French Revolution. It identifies several factors that contributed to the revolution including economic struggles, unfair taxation and class divisions between the three estates. The document outlines the major events of the revolution including the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly and the execution of King Louis XVI. It also discusses the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte in the aftermath of the revolution.
The French Revolution was sparked by growing economic and social inequality between the three estates. The Third Estate, which represented the common people, bore the tax burden but had little political power. They rebelled in 1789, storming the Bastille and forcing King Louis XVI to accept a constitutional monarchy. However, tensions remained and radical factions grew more powerful. The monarchy was overthrown and Louis XVI was executed in 1793, marking the onset of the Reign of Terror by the Jacobins to consolidate the Revolution.
A Guide to SlideShare Analytics - Excerpts from Hubspot's Step by Step Guide ...SlideShare
This document provides a summary of the analytics available through SlideShare for monitoring the performance of presentations. It outlines the key metrics that can be viewed such as total views, actions, and traffic sources over different time periods. The analytics help users identify topics and presentation styles that resonate best with audiences based on view and engagement numbers. They also allow users to calculate important metrics like view-to-contact conversion rates. Regular review of the analytics insights helps users improve future presentations and marketing strategies.
The parables of our Lord Jesus Christ elaborated in depthgitongaeric
The document provides an introduction to Jesus' parables and defines what the "kingdom of heaven" refers to. It can be summarized in 3 points:
1. Jesus often used parables to teach about the "mysteries of the kingdom of heaven." The kingdom of heaven refers to both God's present spiritual reign in people's hearts and the future physical kingdom when Christ returns.
2. The kingdom of heaven involves four interconnected concepts - the reign of God, a physical kingdom, being visibly manifested today through the church, and having both present and future aspects.
3. Parables are short fictional stories that illustrate spiritual principles. Jesus used them so those willing to understand His message could,
Lesson 4 - The Church and the Kingdom of God.pptxCelso Napoleon
SBS | 1st Quarter of 2024 | CPAD Adults | Theme: THE BODY OF CHRIST - Origin, Nature and Mission of the Church in the World | Sunday Bible School | Lesson 4 - The Church and the Kingdom of God
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Additional Resources on Understanding the GospelWilliam Anderson
This includes a few articles, some definitions of the gospel and descriptors of the gospel found in the Bible that I think are helpful in understanding what the gospel is.
1. The lecture will discuss Jesus in relation to Roman imperial propaganda, continuity with the Hebrew Scriptures, how the Gospels portray Jesus as fulfilling Jewish hopes, the role of the resurrection in early Christian faith, and how Jesus was viewed as divine.
2. The main sources of information about Jesus are the four Gospels of the New Testament and other sources like archaeology and historical texts. The Gospels were written by four Jewish men as "testimonies" to Jesus.
3. The lecture will cover key figures in the establishment of Christianity in the Roman Empire like Constantine and Theodosius and how Christianity became the official religion.
The people of Jesus’ day referred to Him as a prophet many times, and He took the title upon Himself as well (Matthew 21:11; Luke 7:16; John 4:19; Mark 6:4). Both Peter and Stephen spoke of Jesus as being the ultimate fulfillment of Moses’ prophecy in Deuteronomy 18:15—Jesus is the prophet like Moses who must be listened to (Acts 3:17–23; 7:37–38, 51–53).
A literal kingdom on earth
Most people don't understand that the Kingdom of God is a literal kingdom, a government both divine and royal ruling over literal people on the earth. This is not merely a symbolic or a spiritual rule, a sentiment that exists only in human hearts. As we will see, it is far more. And Jesus simply continued the prophecies about this Kingdom that had begun to be revealed in the Old Testament.
A prophecy of this coming Kingdom is graphically depicted in Daniel 2. In this prophecy the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, was shown an image that represents the major kingdoms or empires that would dominate the Middle East. The image represents first the kingdom of Babylon, and then three successive kingdoms that would rule until the Kingdom of God would be "set up." This Kingdom of God will put an end to the rule of the previous kingdoms.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the Gospel of John. It discusses that John was written later than the Synoptic Gospels, around 90 AD, and contains much different doctrine. John focuses on eternal life through belief in Jesus Christ. The purpose of John was to promote belief in Jesus for eternal life. The Apostle John represents the Church and received special revelation about the end times.
1. The document provides an outline and summary of the key themes and topics to be covered in each of five sessions on teaching the Gospel of John.
2. Session 1 introduces the purpose, authorship, date, and intended audience of the Gospel of John. It highlights how John's Gospel differs from the Synoptic Gospels and was written to instill belief in Jesus Christ.
3. Sessions 2 through 4 discuss the identity and pre-existence of Christ as the Logos, His signs and miracles that bring disciples to faith, and how He reveals the Father through His authority and actions.
4. Session 5 covers Christ's incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension in
A study of the Gospel of Mark with a particular emphasis on the use of the Scriptures of Israel in presenting Jesus as the fulfilment of the New Exodus hopes of Isaiah.
By Rev Jon Swales, Curate at St George's Church, Leeds
The second study in our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series in which we answered the question, "What is the Gospel?" In answering the question we looked at how the word "gospel" was used in Jesus' day and how the Bible describes the gospel. We also looked at what is the heart of the gospel, a outline of the basic gospel message and an outline of the gospel based on the entire Bible.
This document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in a retreat on learning and living a God-centered life from Genesis to Revelation. It will focus on using proper hermeneutical methods to interpret the Bible and understand God's progressive plan of redemption. Specific doctrines like the rapture and millennium will be discussed in the context of the overall biblical narrative, rather than focusing on isolated proof texts. The retreat aims to explain how key themes in Genesis are fulfilled in Revelation to show God's purpose from the beginning.
1) The gospel is the good news about Jesus - His life, death for our sins, resurrection, and ascension. It tells of how God restores his reign through Jesus and how we can be forgiven and justified by faith.
2) There are different aspects to understanding the gospel, such as Jesus preaching about God's kingdom while Paul emphasized justification by faith. Both focused on Christ dying for sins.
3) The basic gospel message is that we are sinners but Jesus died for our sins so we can be forgiven and reconciled to God through repentance and faith in Him.
The Central Theme of the Scriptures is the Kingdom of God. What is it? How does it relate to the church? How does it relate to society? A Video of this material is available at https://vimeo.com/vivgrigg/kingdom.
This document provides an in-depth analysis of Revelation 3:14-22, which contains Jesus Christ's message to the church in Laodicea. It summarizes the context and background of the passage. The message criticizes the Laodicean church for being lukewarm in their faith. While wealthy materially, they were spiritually poor, blind, and naked. Jesus calls them to repent and buy gold, white clothes, and eye salve from him to become spiritually rich, covered, and able to see. He promises those who overcome will share his throne. The passage warns against becoming preoccupied with wealth and needing nothing spiritually.
This document provides an outline and overview of the book of Revelation. It begins by describing the four typical ways Revelation has been interpreted: already fulfilled, a history from Jesus to the end, not yet fulfilled beginning in chapter 4, and idealist/symbolic. The document then examines the situation of the early church that John was writing to, noting they faced persecution but lacked clarity on God's plans.
The main sections and symbols of Revelation are summarized. It describes seven churches that received letters with a consistent pattern of greeting, title of Christ, commendation, criticism, warning, and promise. Chapters 4-22 are divided into the seven seals, seven trumpets, the dragon/beasts, seven bowls,
The document discusses the biblical evidence for the Trinity - the concept that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in one Godhead. It provides scriptural references showing that God is simultaneously one entity and three persons. The document examines passages that reference the deity of each person - Jesus, the Holy Spirit - as well as their unity and equality as God. The Trinity, while complex, is crucial to understanding the nature of God and the plan of salvation.
The document discusses the divinity of Jesus Christ based on the opening verses of the Gospel of John. It makes three key points:
1) Jesus, referred to as the Word, existed eternally with God and was himself God, indicating his co-equality with God the Father.
2) As the Word, Jesus perfectly revealed God and was the means by which God's will and purposes were carried out.
3) Though divine, Jesus also took on human nature and was made flesh, allowing humanity to have a relationship with the invisible God through him. He is both fully God and fully human.
This is a collection of writings on the baptism of Jesus in which there is much information about the role of each person in the Trinity in this special event.
1. THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE GOSPELS
By
Janice Chin Yen Ni
A Paper Presented to
Dr. Marienne Meye Thompson
and the School of Intercultural Studies
FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree
M. A. in Inter-Cultural Studies
March 2010
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2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 1 THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE GOSPELS..............................3
CHAPTER 2 THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT AND OTHER
JEWISH SOURCES .......................................................................................5
CHAPTER 3 JESUS' TEACHINGS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM
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SUMMARY.............................................................................................................9
REFERENCES CITED .........................................................................................10
3. INTRODUCTION
The ‘kingdom of God’, including key words or themes related to this phrase, has always
been a fascinating subject, occasionally leading to debates. Mostly, interpretations vary and not
one view goes undisputed. Even though it is recorded in the Holy Bible that Jesus of Nazareth
often used this phrase, the ambiguity of the subject remains, and scholars have tried to uncover
the meaning(s) intended, with few agreeable points.
In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus, it is necessary to get a good grasp of the
Gospels, which contain significant information about this Prophet-Teacher. Nowhere can we find
more vivid descriptions of his activity, lifestyle, concerns, and emotions. From his parables,
pithy sayings, conversations with his disciples – in fact, from the bulk of what is recorded of his
life and ministry – we gain insight into the person of Jesus and his purpose. So to these Gospels
we turn, in our attempt to understand the kingdom of God as proclaimed by Jesus.
Given the diversity of Jesus’ teachings on the Kingdom, there is no way we can cover in
detail the breadth and depth of those teachings. No other first-century prophet or teacher has
taught with such diversity on this subject, nor spoke of the ‘kingdom of God/heaven’ as often, as
did Jesus of Nazareth (Stanton, p.213). Who was this man according to Matthew, Mark, Luke
and John, and what was his message for the people of his time? And what does the Kingdom of
God mean for us today, in light of what it meant for them? Our understanding of this subject is
significant for the Church as witness to Christ and the Kingdom. In the following chapters, we
will take a look at what the Gospels and other sources say about the Kingdom of God, and then
on how the proclamation of the Kingdom was carried out through Jesus’ life and ministry.
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4. CHAPTER 1
KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE GOSPELS
In the New Revised Standard version of the Holy Bible, the Gospel of Mark mentions
‘kingdom of God’ 14 times, and Luke 32 times. There is little or no distinction between
‘kingdom of God’ and ‘kingdom of heaven’, aside from Matthew using this circumlocution for
the name of God (Achtemeier, p.215; Green 1992). In Matthew, the phrase ‘kingdom of heaven’
occurs 32 times, and ‘kingdom of God’ 5 times. Nowhere else does ‘kingdom of heaven’ occur
in the Gospels, or in the rest of the Holy Bible. It seems that these two phrases can be used
interchangeably (Mt 4:17; see also Da 4:26). The Gospel of John only mentions it 2 times (Jn
3:3; 3:5). John’s emphasis on ‘eternal life’ could be interpreted as a restatement of the Kingdom
of God (see Thompson, "The Gospel According to John", p.191). The first mention of ‘kingdom’
by Jesus is found in Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:15, Luke 4:43, and John 3:3 respectively. This is not to
say that the idea of Kingdom is present in the Gospels only when the exact phrase is used. This
idea can be found in implicit sayings, teachings and parables by Jesus; in Matthew alone, the
idea of kingdom is indicated at least 50 times (Aland).
Matthew marks the beginning of Jesus’ teaching ministry with the words ‘from that time
on’ (Mt 4:17), which he uses two other times (see also 16:21; 26:16). Jesus from the inauguration
of his ministry spoke of the Kingdom as one that is approaching. Thus, the coming of Christ
brings God’s Kingdom near (Mk 1:15; Lk 17:211). John the Baptist called people to repentance,
for “the Kingdom of God has come near”, as though preparing the way for a king to come (Mk
1:2-3; Lk 3:3-6; Jn 1:23). All three Synoptic Gospels apply Isaiah 40:3 to John the Baptist (see
1 As “among you” or “within you”.
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5. also Mal 3:1). While Mark records, “The time has come”, this is not to mean chronological time,
but time for decisive action by God. Just like John the Baptist, Jesus also called for repentance,
but this is only recorded in Matthew and Mark. The word ‘euangelion’ is described by Matthew
as the gospel of the Kingdom, a gospel to be preached throughout the world before the
consummation of the age (Mt 24:14; cf. Mk 13:10). The way Mark uses ‘euangelion’ is found in
his opening words, “the good news of (about) Jesus Christ, the Son of God”.
From studying the words of Jesus Christ in the Gospels, we can deduce that the idea of
the Kingdom of God/heaven cannot be understood in conclusive terms. On most occasions, it
appeared deliberate on the part of Jesus to leave the audience in a state of ambiguity as to what
this Kingdom is and what he was really referring to, making definite interpretation difficult. The
secret (or secrets) of the Kingdom “has been given” to the disciples (Mt 13:10-15; 4:10-12; Lk
8:9-10), yet they do not always grasp the mystery from Jesus’ parables. It would be quite a feat
to expect that we can understand what these early followers of Jesus could not understand.
However, this is not to say Jesus manipulated his sayings so as to keep the meaning elusive. His
proclamation about the Kingdom evidently moved between the present and future manifestations
of God’s reign; it is his vision of this Kingdom that is hard to ascertain (Achtemeier, p.217-218).
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6. CHAPTER 2
KINGDOM OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT AND OTHER JEWISH
SOURCES
What was the Jewish hope for deliverance? Learning what Jews were anticipating during
Jesus’ time provides much insight for understanding the Kingdom as portrayed in the Gospels.
Psalm 145:8-13 speaks of God’s dominion, four times mentioning ‘kingdom’. Zion’s
heavenly king watches over his people with benevolent virtues, and as the following Psalms
concur, Zion’s God grants protection, provision and peace to his people (Ps 146:7-10; 147:12-14;
149:2). Psalm 149 in particular echoes with the expectation that God would restore the honor of
his people and inflict vengeance on those that assault his Kingdom (Ps 149:4-5; 6-7). The one
who is born of the Davidic line will rebuild the Temple and restore the priesthood, and his reign
will be universal and total. This promise of the Davidic king undergirds Israel’s national hope;
we see this pointed out in many portions of Scripture, such as the book of Daniel. Daniel 4:3b
bears striking resemblance to Psalm 145:13a, stating the Jewish faith that the kingdom of the
Most High “is an everlasting Kingdom; and his sovereignty is from generation to generation”.
The ‘anointed one’ is to appear as the ruler or prince; a new covenant will be established and the
sacrificial system disrupted (Da 9:25-27). Zechariah 9:9-10 gives an imagery of the Davidic
Messiah, “triumphant and victorious…humble and riding on a donkey…command[ing]
peace…[and having] dominion”.
Passages that describe this ‘king’ or ‘kingdom’ as ‘is’ rather than ‘will be’ are many in
the Old Testament. The daily repetition of the Shema was regarded as the “repeated taking upon
oneself of the yoke of the sovereignty of God” (Dt 6:4-10) (Ladd, p.131). In this sense, the
Kingdom is already established by means of covenant, a promise to Israel’s descendants by the
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7. God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This hope in the imminent future, juxtaposed against the
backdrop of foreign domination by the empires of Babylon, Persia, Macedonia, and Rome,
centered in “a restoration of Israel to the glory of former days, to freedom and independence,
which should be effected by the manifestation of God’s justice and power”, overthrowing the
oppressive empire(s), and sending his Messiah as representative and ruler (Grant, "Gospel of the
Kingdom", p.130-131). Prophecies contained in the Scriptures such as the ones in 1 Samuel,
Isaiah 40 and Haggai 2 bolstered this hope: God would raise up his anointed one to restore the
kingship of Israel. Then, an era of peace and righteousness would be ushered in.
Some Jews looked forward to this hope as a restoration of the nation of Israel in a
political sense. The Messiah, according to this perspective, would be a political savior. For
others, this hope is to be evidenced through the signs and wonders, as prophesied by Daniel (Da
4:3a). The arrival of the Kingdom would be accompanied by the supernatural in a climactic
drama at the time of the Apocalypse. It is to be these groups, with a broad spectrum of views of
this hope, to whom Jesus communicates.
In the Dead Sea Scrolls, the messiah is portrayed as one who will re-teach the Law. In
Psalm of Solomon 17, a righteous king will return the land to the people, have dominion over the
nations, and the righteousness of Jerusalem shall be restored (see vv1, 46; ‘kingdom of God’ in
v3; also vv21-22; 32-34). In the Pseudepigraphal Book of Jubilees, it is God himself, not a
servant, who would restore Israel. The ‘kingdom of God’ is rarely found in the apocalyptic
writings or in the other literature of the intertestamental period (Ladd, p.130).
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8. CHAPTER 3
JESUS’ TEACHINGS AND PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM
The Kingdom of God was the core of Jesus’ mission, the purpose for which he was sent,
as summed up in Mark 1:14-15 and Luke 4:43. In Grant’s words:
“It may be said that the teaching of Jesus concerning the Kingdom of God represents his
whole teaching. It is the main, determinative subject of all his discourse. His ethics was
ethics of the Kingdom; his theology was theology of the Kingdom; his teaching regarding
himself cannot be understood apart from his interpretation of the Kingdom of God”
(Grant, "The Gospel of the Kingdom", p.129).
Jesus related his teachings and proclamation of the Kingdom to the Jewish hope for
deliverance, evident in the four pillars of Judaism: belief in one God, the land, the Law, and the
Temple. He did not spell out an understanding of the Kingdom different from the hoped-for
Kingdom of his time, but rather, used the language of the Old Testament to create a vision of its
manifestation for both the present and the future (Achtemeier, p.217). In that sense, his use of the
phrase was not unique. He emphasized the nature of this Kingdom in his parables, and how
God’s sovereignty shapes the way he carried out his ministry and the life of discipleship he calls
his followers to lead (Achtemeier, p.218).
By making the same declaration as John the Baptist did, Jesus seems to have affirmed the
prophet’s teaching regarding the Kingdom and the Messiah. He too made the call to repentance,
proclaiming God’s initiative in bringing near His reign, while calling for Israel’s response to this
divine initiative (Mt 4:17; Mk 1:15). We see he taught his disciples to do the same (Mk 6:12).
Jesus clearly spoke of the Kingdom of God as an eschatological reign in some of his
teachings (Lk 22:29; 23:42). When teaching his disciples how to pray, he prayed for the perfect
establishment of God’s reign as a divine act, not a future realm (Mt 6:10). As in Jewish literature,
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9. the reign of God as being over a realm or locale is only an infrequent notion (Ladd, p.132-3).
Almost always, ‘Kingdom of God’ has the abstract meaning of his rule. At the same time, some
of Jesus’ teachings seem to speak of the Kingdom as a present reality. Among these are his
teachings on seeking the Kingdom first (Mt 6:33; Lk 12:31), receiving the Kingdom (Mk 10:15;
Lk 18:17; Mt 18:3), and entering the Kingdom (Mk 5:20; 7:21; Mk 9:47; Lk 18:24-25). The use
of Old Testament imagery and prophecy to define his mission is prevalent throughout the
Gospels, e.g. the crowds welcoming Jesus associated his riding in to Jerusalem on a colt with
‘Son of David’ (Mt 21:9), ‘the coming kingdom of our ancestor David’ (Mk 11:9-10), and ‘the
King of Israel’ (Jn 12:13). Multiple times, Jesus cited or is identified with Isaiah’s prophecies
(Mt 4:14-16; Mk 7:6; Lk 4:17; cf. Isa 6:9; 9:1-2). In Jesus’ judgment on the corruption at the
Temple, he was recorded as citing Isaiah 56:7. Most noteworthy is the longest Old Testament
quotation in Matthew’s Gospel (Mt 12:17-21; cf. Isa 42:1-4), as well as the scroll Jesus read in
the synagogue (Lk 4:17-21; Isa 61:1-2). In this Messianic prophecy, we see a description (or
rather, summary) of Jesus’ own ministry, as the chosen one who brings justice and hope, and
proclaims the good news to the poor.
The authority with which Jesus ministered and taught was recognized (Mk 1:21-28; Lk
4:31-37). He saw himself as one with authority to teach the Law, forgive sins, heal the sick and
cast out demons. He sent his disciples on mission, giving them authority over unclean spirits (Mt
10:1; Mk 6:7; Lk 9:1). Healing and deliverance characterized Jesus’ proclamation of the Good
News; he not only proclaimed that the Kingdom has come, but demonstrated it by the
supernatural power of God (Mt 4:23). The Kingdom of God, as Jesus taught, is this: “that God is
now acting among men to deliver them from bondage to Satan…[this] itself [is] a work of the
Kingdom of God” (Ladd, p.47). This is by the Spirit of God, Jesus says, and by this “the
Kingdom of God has come upon you” (Mt 12:28; Mk 9:1; Lk 11:20).
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10. SUMMARY
From the Gospels, we find such richness in Jesus’ teachings and proclamation that cannot
be explored enough. This Messiah-King, when among his people, proclaimed it through teaching
and demonstration of power. He fulfills Old Testament prophecies, and does not proclaim a
Kingdom other than Israel’s hoped-for Kingdom but speaks to both Jew and Gentile of its
ultimate fulfillment (Rev 11:15; 19:6; see also Da 2:44; 7:27). But clearly, Jesus understands the
Kingdom as a Kingdom that has come with his act of inauguration by kerygma. Ladd states that
God’s Kingdom has become “dynamically active among [us] in Jesus’ person and mission”, even
as the eschatological appearing of this Kingdom approaches with the end of the age (Ladd,
p.139). But as in the Gospels, it is possible to not perceive the coming of this Kingdom, or to
limit God’s reign to a geographical sphere or period of time.
According to the Gospels, Jesus’ death did not stop the coming of the Kingdom. Our
understanding of the Kingdom is often narrow; we neglect study of the Gospels and believe with
little understanding of the reign of God the way Jesus taught and proclaimed it. Recognizing that
the Kingdom has come upon us, however, cannot stop there. We see this in the Gospels. The
King calls us to discipleship, not only to repentance but a true adherence to the Law: to love God
and love our neighbor. As his disciples acknowledged him as Messiah, not simply as Prophet or
Teacher, Jesus desires our response (Mk 8:30-38). So as Jesus taught his disciples to pray, let us
also be reminded that we cannot build the Kingdom of God, but we can be vigilant until the time
of parousia. So let Thy Kingdom come, Lord, and Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
11. REFERENCES CITED
Achtemeier, Paul J., Green Joel B. and Thompson, Marianne Meye. 2001. Introducing the New
Testament : its literature and theology. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub.
Aland, Kurt. 2007. Synopsis of the four Gospels : Greek-English edition of the Synopsis
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Greek New Testament 4th revised edition, the English text is the second edition of the
Revised Standard Version. 13th ed. [Stuttgart]: German Bible Society.
Grant, Frederick C. 1917. The gospel of the kingdom. [S.l.: s.n.
Green, Joel B., McKnight, Scot and Marshall I. Howard. 1992. Dictionary of Jesus and the
Gospels. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press.
Ladd, George Eldon. 1959. The gospel of the kingdom : scriptural studies in the kingdom of God.
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Stanton, Graham. 2002. The Gospels and Jesus. 2nd ed, Oxford Bible series;. Oxford: New
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Thompson, Marienne Meye. 2006. The Gospel According to John. In The Cambridge companion
to the Gospels, edited by S. C. Barton. Cambridge, UK: New York.
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