Members Pastor Scott Markle Posted February 16, 2016 Members Share Posted February 16, 2016 According to the New Testament, who all preached the kingdom of God in their gospel preaching? 1. John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-2 – “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 2. Jesus the Christ Matthew 4:17 – “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:23 – “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” Matthew 9:35 – “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” Mark 1:14-15 – “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Luke 4:43 – “And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.” Luke 8:1 – “And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him.” Luke 9:11 – “And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.” 3. The Twelve Disciples Matthew 10:5-7 – “These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Luke 9:1-2 – “Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.” 4. Other Disciples of Christ Luke 9:60 – “Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.” Luke 10:9 – “And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.” 5. Philip the Evangelist Acts 8:12 – “But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” 6. The Apostle Paul Acts 19:8 – “And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.” Acts 28:23 – “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” Acts 28:30-31 – “And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.” It appears from these passages that it is Biblically false to claim that the apostle Paul preached a different gospel than John the Baptist, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the other apostles on the grounds that they all preached the gospel of the kingdom, but that Paul did not. Invicta, Rosie, Alan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Posted February 16, 2016 Members Share Posted February 16, 2016 Amen and amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Invicta Posted February 17, 2016 Members Share Posted February 17, 2016 There used to be some on here who believed that the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God were two different things. The former for Jews and latter for Christians. Genevanpreacher and MountainChristian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John81 Posted February 17, 2016 Members Share Posted February 17, 2016 46 minutes ago, Invicta said: There used to be some on here who believed that the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God were two different things. The former for Jews and latter for Christians. I recall some who believed God planned for Jesus to be accepted by the Jews and usher in His Kingdom but since the Jews rejected Jesus God had to go to Plan B, which opened the door for Gentiles. MountainChristian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Popular Post Pastor Scott Markle Posted February 17, 2016 Author Members Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Invicta said: There used to be some on here who believed that the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God were two different things. The former for Jews and latter for Christians. I am indeed familiar with this doctrinal position; however, I believe that it can be grammatically demonstrated to be false. (And we all know how much emphasis I put on precise grammatical understanding in Bible study ) No Nicolaitans, MountainChristian, Alan and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MountainChristian Posted February 17, 2016 Members Share Posted February 17, 2016 This is a great blessing Pastor Scott Markle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Critical Mass Posted February 18, 2016 Members Share Posted February 18, 2016 The kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God are two different kingdoms. You can't get into one without getting into the other first, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John81 Posted February 18, 2016 Members Share Posted February 18, 2016 Just now, Critical Mass said: The kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God are two different kingdoms. You can't get into one without getting into the other first, though. Could you provide a step-by-step scriptural guide for this? Pastor Scott Markle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Critical Mass Posted February 18, 2016 Members Share Posted February 18, 2016 28 minutes ago, John81 said: Could you provide a step-by-step scriptural guide for this? It's been done a bunch of times in the past (ex. Rick Schworer) and you didn't receive it. You won't this time around either so I won't waste our time. beameup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members swathdiver Posted February 18, 2016 Members Share Posted February 18, 2016 How about sharing your testimony with us Critical Mass? MountainChristian and No Nicolaitans 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Nicolaitans Posted February 18, 2016 Members Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Critical Mass said: It's been done a bunch of times in the past (ex. Rick Schworer) and you didn't receive it. You won't this time around either so I won't waste our time. So who are you? Wilchbla or ASongOfDegrees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John81 Posted February 18, 2016 Members Share Posted February 18, 2016 16 hours ago, Critical Mass said: It's been done a bunch of times in the past (ex. Rick Schworer) and you didn't receive it. You won't this time around either so I won't waste our time. That's a handy cop-out. At the very least you could easily copy and paste whatever you think has previously been put forth which explains your position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wretched Posted February 18, 2016 Members Share Posted February 18, 2016 15 hours ago, No Nicolaitans said: So who are you? Wilchbla or ASongOfDegrees? AVBibleBeliever most likely IMO. Too many similarities by my recollection. No Nicolaitans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Popular Post Pastor Scott Markle Posted February 19, 2016 Author Members Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) On 2/17/2016 at 7:11 PM, Invicta said: There used to be some on here who believed that the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God were two different things. On 2/17/2016 at 8:55 PM, Pastor Scott Markle said: I am indeed familiar with this doctrinal position; however, I believe that it can be grammatically demonstrated to be false. 23 hours ago, Critical Mass said: The kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God are two different kingdoms. You can't get into one without getting into the other first, though. Concerning the Kingdom of Heaven & the Kingdom of God First, it is worthy of notice that the only book of the New Testament wherein we find the phrase, "the kingdom of heaven," is the Gospel of Matthew. However, we also find that in many specifically parallel passages, either in the Gospel of Mark or the Gospel of Luke, the phrase, "kingdom of God," is employed, as follows: Matthew 4:12, 17 – “Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee . . . . From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Mark 1:14-15 – “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Luke 6:20 – “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.” Matthew 8:11 – “And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.” Luke 13:29 – “And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.” Matthew 10:7 – “And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Luke 9:2 – “And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.” Matthew 11:11 – “Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Luke 7:28 – “For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. .” Matthew 3:31 – “Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field.” Mark 4:30-31 – “And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what comparison shall we compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth.” Luke 13:18-19 – “Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? And whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.” Matthew 13:33 – “Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” Luke 13:20-21 – “And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” Matthew 19:14 – “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Mark 10:14 – “But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:16 – “But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:23 – “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Mark 10:23 – “And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!” Luke 18:24 – “And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!” Even so, from these specifically parallel passages we are able to discern the phrase, "kingdom of heaven," and the phrase, "kingdom of God," are specifically parallel and equivalent to one another. Furthermore, even in one single passage in the Gospel of Matthew itself, the two phrases are used as parallel and equivalent to one another, as follows: Matthew 19:23-24 – “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Edited February 19, 2016 by Pastor Scott Markle No Nicolaitans, Invicta, Jim_Alaska and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Invicta Posted February 19, 2016 Members Share Posted February 19, 2016 When this was discussed a few years ago they said the two kingdoms overlapped in some places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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