What Is the Significance of the Kingdom Mentioned in the Bible?

Direct Answer

Yes, the kingdom is the literal, physical, political kingdom that Christ will set up on earth when He returns.

The kingdom is the fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel and has been God's plan from the beginning. It is the only kingdom in Scripture and will be established on earth when Christ returns to rule as King of kings and Lord of lords.

Key Scriptures

2 Samuel 7:16 — This verse shows God's promise to David of an everlasting kingdom, which the kingdom in the Bible fulfills.

What Does the Bible Say?

In the Old Testament, the kingdom concept begins with God's covenant with Abraham, where God promised to make Israel a special nation, give them a land, and set up a government with Himself as King (Genesis 12:1-3). This covenant is reiterated in 2 Samuel 7:16, where God promises David that his house and kingdom will endure forever. The kingdom is the central theme of prophecy, as seen in Daniel's visions, which describe a kingdom that will be set up by God that will never be destroyed (Daniel 2:44).

What Does Les Feldick Teach About the Kingdom?

Les Feldick emphasizes that the kingdom is always the same: a literal, physical, political kingdom that Christ will establish on earth when He returns. He stresses that the kingdom is not the church, but that believers are citizens of it now. This kingdom is the fulfillment of the Abrahamic Covenant and the Davidic Covenant, and it will be a thousand-year reign on earth, which is just the introduction to the eternal state.

What Is the Nature of the Kingdom?

The kingdom is a literal, physical, political kingdom on earth. It is not merely a spiritual state, but a future reign of Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords. This is consistent with Old Testament prophecies and God's covenants with Israel.

How Does the Kingdom Relate to Israel?

The kingdom is the culmination of God's covenant with Israel, particularly the Abrahamic Covenant. It will be established over the nation of Israel, who will be in their promised land, with the Messiah as their king from the lineage of David.

What Is the Timing of the Kingdom?

The kingdom is set up after the return of Christ, following the seven-year tribulation period. It will last for a thousand years, often called the millennium, and then give way to the eternal state.

From the Teaching

Antichrist and the Kingdom

Les explains that the Antichrist will arise and make a treaty with Israel, triggering the final seven years before the kingdom is established.

Kingdom in the Old Testament

Les shows that the kingdom concept has been part of God's plan from the start, especially through the Abrahamic Covenant.

Only One Kingdom

Les teaches that there is only one kingdom in Scripture, which is the earthly kingdom Christ will set up, and being 'born again' is necessary to enter it.

Kingdom of His Dear Son

Les explains that believers are already citizens of the future kingdom, and that Christ will rule as King of kings and Lord of lords on earth.

One Kingdom Doctrine

This clip reiterates that the kingdom is literal, physical, and political, and that theologians have often misinterpreted 'the kingdom within you.'

Kingdom in the Old Testament

Les demonstrates that the concept of a coming kingdom is evident throughout the Old Testament, constantly presented to Israel.

Kingdom and the Covenant

Les ties the kingdom directly to the Abrahamic Covenant, explaining that it is the kingdom to come over Israel with Messiah as king.

Millennial Reign

Les clarifies that the kingdom is Christ's thousand-year reign on earth, which is just the introduction to the eternal state.

Bible Verses

2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

God's promise to David that his kingdom would endure forever, pointing to the future kingdom of Christ.

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.

A prophecy of the kingdom that God will set up, which is the same kingdom Christ will establish.

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.

Indicates that entering the future kingdom requires a spiritual rebirth, as Les mentions.

Colossians 1:13: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

Believers are already citizens of the kingdom, as Les teaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the kingdom in the Bible?

The kingdom is a literal, physical, political kingdom that Christ will establish on earth when He returns. It is the subject of Old Testament prophecy and promises.

When will the kingdom be established?

The kingdom will be set up after the seven-year tribulation, when Christ returns. It will last for a thousand years, often called the millennium.

Who will be in the kingdom?

Those who are born again will see and enter the kingdom. Believers are already citizens of it, and when Christ returns, they will be part of it on earth.

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