Yes, the kingdom Christ will set up on earth is a literal, physical, political, and spiritual kingdom where Christ reigns as King of kings and Lord of lords.
According to Les Feldick, this is the one kingdom spoken of throughout Scripture, from Daniel's vision of the stone that becomes a mountain (Daniel 2) to the Revelation of Christ's reign. It is not merely an ethereal or invisible kingdom but a tangible rule on earth, with both spiritual and physical aspects, reaching fulfillment when Christ returns.
Daniel 2:44 — This verse describes the stone that becomes a great mountain, symbolizing the kingdom that God will set up on earth, which will never be destroyed.
Revelation 11:15 — This verse speaks of the kingdoms of this world becoming the kingdoms of our Lord, indicating an earthly, political reign.
The Bible presents the kingdom that Christ will set up on earth as a literal, physical, and political kingdom. In Daniel 2, the prophet interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream: a stone cut out without hands (representing Christ) strikes the image and becomes a great mountain that fills the whole earth (Daniel 2:34-35). This mountain symbolizes a kingdom that God will set up, which will never be destroyed (Daniel 2:44). In the New Testament, Jesus taught that being born again is necessary to 'see the kingdom of heaven' (John 3:3), indicating a spiritual prerequisite. Revelation 11:15 declares, 'The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever,' showing a political reality. The Bible also describes the physical transformation of the earth during this kingdom, as in Isaiah 11:6 where 'the wolf also shall dwell with the lamb,' indicating a restored creation.
Les Feldick teaches that the kingdom Christ will set up on earth is the one and only kingdom presented throughout Scripture. It is a literal, physical, political kingdom that will be established when Christ returns as King of kings and Lord of lords. This kingdom is not merely spiritual or ethereal; it will be a visible, governmental rule on earth, with Christ reigning from Jerusalem (Clip 7). Les emphasizes that this kingdom has both spiritual and physical aspects: it requires a spiritual birth for entry (John 3:3), and it will include physical changes like the wolf dwelling with the lamb (Isaiah 11:6). He stresses that believers, as citizens of this kingdom (Colossians 1:13), will rule and reign with Christ. The kingdom is 'the kingdom is the kingdom is the kingdom' — one single kingdom, not multiple, that is both spiritual and physical in nature (Clip 2).
According to Les Feldick, the kingdom is both spiritual and physical. He explains that it is spiritual in the sense that one must be born again to see it (John 3:3), and it is a kingdom of righteousness and holiness. It is physical in that it will be set up on the earth with visible changes like the animal kingdom being at peace (Isaiah 11:6). It is also political because Christ will rule as King of kings over the whole earth. (Clip 2, Clip 5)
Les teaches that those who are truly born from above will be part of this kingdom. He references Colossians 1:13, where believers have been translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son, and states that at Christ's return, these believers will rule and reign with Him over the earthly kingdom. (Clip 2, Clip 4, Clip 5)
Les clarifies that the 'kingdom of heaven' is the same as the kingdom that will be on earth. He points out that when John the Baptist said 'the kingdom of heaven is at hand,' he meant that Jesus was about to begin His earthly ministry, and He is the essence of the kingdom. Thus, the kingdom of heaven is not a separate or invisible kingdom; it is the one kingdom that will be established on earth. (Clip 3)
The Stone That Becomes a Kingdom
Les teaches that the stone cut out without hands in Daniel 2 represents Christ, and that the mountain is a symbol of a kingdom, not a geographic mountain.
One Kingdom Throughout Scripture
Les emphasizes that all of Scripture points to one kingdom—Christ's earthly kingdom—and that 'the kingdom within you' refers to the inner spiritual relationship required to enter that physical, political kingdom.
Spiritual, Physical, and Political
Les explains that the kingdom is both spiritual and physical, including a transformed earth (Isaiah 11) and a political reign over the whole earth.
Kingdom of Heaven Equals Earthly Kingdom
Les clarifies that 'the kingdom of heaven' is the same as the earthly kingdom, and that John the Baptist's message of 'at hand' pointed to Christ's imminent ministry.
Believers as Citizens
Les affirms that believers are citizens of this kingdom now, and will be part of it when Christ establishes it on earth.
Citizenship and Political Rule
Les reiterates that believers are translated into the kingdom now (Colossians 1), and when Christ returns, it becomes a visible governmental kingdom.
Who Goes Into the Kingdom? What the Bible Really Says
Alright, so the kingdom you see has been this theme throughout all of Scripture that this kingdom is going to come on the earth where Christ will be the absolute King of kings and Lord of lords. Satan as we've already seen is going to be bound, there will be no sin.
Christ Reigns from Jerusalem
Les states that the kingdom will be on earth, with Christ ruling from Jerusalem, and that this is often overlooked by people who only think of heaven as 'up there.'
Daniel 2:34-35: Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
This passage shows the stone (Christ) becoming a great mountain (kingdom) that fills the earth, indicating a literal earthly kingdom.
Daniel 2:44: And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
This verse directly states that God will set up an earthly kingdom that will never be destroyed.
John 3:3: Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
This verse indicates the spiritual prerequisite for entering the kingdom, which Les connects to the earthly kingdom.
Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
This describes physical peace in the animal kingdom, illustrating the physical nature of Christ's earthly reign.
Colossians 1:13: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
This verse shows that believers are already in the kingdom, which will be manifested on earth.
Revelation 11:15: And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
This declares the political reality of Christ's reign over the earth.
Yes, Les Feldick teaches that the kingdom of heaven is the same kingdom that will be set up on earth. It is not a separate or purely invisible kingdom; it will become a visible, physical, and political rule of Christ on the earth.
Yes, according to Les, believers who are born from above will rule and reign with Christ over the glorious kingdom. He bases this on passages like Colossians 1:13, which says we have been translated into the kingdom of His Son.
Les teaches that Christ will reign from the city of Jerusalem, the city of peace, over the whole earth. He will be King of kings and Lord of lords.
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