The gospel of the kingdom is the good news that the King is coming/here, and it will be preached by the 144,000 Jewish witnesses during the seven-year Tribulation.
Les Feldick teaches that the gospel of the kingdom is distinct from the gospel of the grace of God. It was the message Jesus and John the Baptist preached during Christ's earthly ministry, announcing that the King was present and the kingdom was at hand. In Matthew 24:14, Jesus referred to this same gospel of the kingdom, saying it would be preached in all the world during the future Tribulation by the 144,000 Jews.
Matthew 24:14 — This is the verse in question, where Jesus says the gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come.
In Matthew 24:14, Jesus says, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Verse 13 states, "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." Jesus also spoke about the end of the age: "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you" (Matthew 24:4). John the Baptist preached, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 3:2), and Jesus began to preach the same message: "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17).
Les Feldick teaches that there is a vast difference between the gospel of the kingdom and the gospel of the grace of God. The gospel of the kingdom is the message that the King is coming, and it was the message Jesus and the twelve preached throughout His earthly ministry. Jesus Himself referred to it as the gospel of the kingdom.
Les teaches that the 144,000 Jews will preach the gospel of the kingdom during the seven-year Tribulation. They will circumvent the globe, not preaching the gospel of the grace of God, but rather the gospel of the kingdom, because the King is coming.
John the Baptist preached "Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" because the King was there. Christ was on the scene and about to present Himself to Israel as their promised Messiah and King. Jesus also preached the same message.
Les explains that Matthew 24:13 is not talking about salvation. It is talking about physical survival. Those who survive the entire seven-year Tribulation will see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Endurance to the End
Les teaches that enduring to the end in Matthew 24:13 is not about salvation but physical survival through the Tribulation.
The 144,000 Preach the Gospel of the Kingdom
Les teaches that the 144,000 Jews will preach the gospel of the kingdom during the Tribulation, saying the King is coming.
Difference Between Two Gospels
Les explains the vast difference between the gospel of the kingdom and the gospel of grace, and that the 144,000 will tell the world the King is coming.
Jesus Calls It "This Gospel of the Kingdom"
Les shows that when Jesus said "this gospel of the kingdom," He was referring to the message contemporary with His earthly ministry.
Kingdom of Heaven at Hand
Les teaches that John the Baptist and Jesus announced the kingdom of heaven was at hand because the King was on the scene.
What Happens to Gentiles After the Tribulation? Isaiah 24
There are not going to be any unbelievers going into the kingdom. Now in Matthew 25, we have the perfect description of how God's going to do it. Now always remember, we're dealing at a point in time now where the supernatural will almost become commonplace. And so, you're going to have this great gathering of these survivors, and they're going to bring them to Jerusalem.
Matthew 24 Is Tribulation Ground
Les teaches that Matthew 24 is totally tribulation ground, providing the context for the gospel of the kingdom being preached in that future period.
Who Goes Into the Kingdom? What the Bible Really Says
The kingdom. Now what does that tell you? Who can go into the kingdom? Only believers. There will be no unbeliever in the kingdom. Now, you remember, and now come back with me to Matthew 24. You remember that several weeks ago, oh it was probably even, probably a month or two ago, I had my timeline up here, the seven years of the tribulation.
Matthew 24:14: And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
The verse directly mentioning the gospel of the kingdom.
Matthew 24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
The preceding verse, which Les interprets as physical survival.
Matthew 3:2: And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
John the Baptist's message announcing the King's presence.
Matthew 4:17: From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Jesus' earthly ministry message.
Isaiah 24:1: Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof.
The Old Testament background Les cites for the Tribulation devastation and survival.
No. Les Feldick teaches that there is a vast difference. The gospel of the kingdom is the message that the King is coming, while the gospel of grace is the message of salvation through Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. They are not the same.
The 144,000 Jews will preach the gospel of the kingdom during the seven-year Tribulation. They will go around the globe telling the world that the King is coming.
Les says many have twisted this verse. It does not refer to the church age. It refers to a future day when the 144,000 Jews preach the gospel of the kingdom. The church is not proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom.
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