The Kingdom of God Has Arrived? A great concern with many people is whether the kingdom of God is near? How can we know? The most reasonable way to discover the answer to this question is to inquire from the scriptures. What does the Bible say about the kingdom of God? It is quite well known that Jesus announced the coming of his kingdom. In so doing, he stated that it was both at hand and would arrive before those living in his day died? Why is this not well known, publicized and preached? For example, in Mark 1;14, Jesus urged repentance saying ...

The Kingdom of God and Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15 is butchered by most interpreters, especially the text regarding inheriting the kingdom of God, (v. 50). In this writing, I want to suggest another angle from which to consider the meaning of inheriting the kingdom so that the focus is not on human bodies coming out of graveyards. This view distorts the chapter and runs far amiss of what the apostle had in mind. Flesh and Blood and the Kingdom of God As we examine the context of 1 Corinthians 15:50, we should question why Paul uses the concept of "flesh and blood" as ...

One cannot properly study the subject of eschatology without considering the role and mission of the Holy Spirit. We refer to this as the eschatological mission of the Spirit. Our question, “Eschatology, Did the Holy Spirit Complete His Mission?, sums up the sphere and relationship of the Spirit’s mission. Further, it provides another piece of the end times puzzle which demonstrates the first century fulfillment of Christ’s Parousia. Beginning with the Old Covenant Scriptures we find a brief survey of the Spirit’s role in eschatology. The New Testament expands that role, placing all end times and fulfillment of Bible prophecy within the scope of the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel 36:26–27 In the ...