The kingdom of Christ is currently in heaven.
Les Feldick teaches that since Christ, the King, is in heaven, the kingdom is in heaven. Believers have been translated into this kingdom (Colossians 1:13) and hold citizenship there (Philippians 3:20). This heavenly kingdom will one day be established on earth when Christ returns to rule physically and politically.
Colossians 1:13 — Shows that believers have been translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son, indicating the kingdom is a present reality for believers.
The Bible indicates that believers have been transferred into the kingdom of Christ. Paul writes, "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son" (Colossians 1:13). This shows a present kingdom membership. Additionally, Paul tells the Philippians, "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ" (Philippians 3:20), indicating that believers' citizenship is in heaven, where Christ is. Jesus taught that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God (John 3:3), and He spoke of the kingdom of heaven being at hand (Matthew 3:2).
Les Feldick teaches that the kingdom is in heaven, and believers are citizens of that heavenly kingdom. Christ is the King, but He is not the King of the Church; He is the Head of the Body. Believers are joint heirs with Him and part of His Body. The kingdom will be set up on earth when Christ returns, but currently it resides in heaven. He emphasizes that there is only one kingdom in Scripture, and that it is both spiritual and physical/political.
Les Feldick clarifies that since Christ, the King, is in heaven, the kingdom is in heaven. He explains that believers are citizens of that heavenly kingdom (Philippians 3:20). However, the kingdom will one day be established on earth when Christ returns to rule as King of kings and Lord of lords. He emphasizes that the kingdom is spiritual, physical, and political, and will come to fruition when Christ sets it up on the earth.
Les teaches that believers are translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son (Colossians 1:13). This translation happens at salvation, making believers citizens of the kingdom now, even though it is in heaven. He also notes that being part of the kingdom requires an inner spiritual relationship with God, as Jesus told Nicodemus: you must be born again to see the kingdom of heaven (John 3:3).
No. Les Feldick specifically says, "Paul never alludes to Christ as the King of the Church. We are never to address Him as our King. He is the King, but He's not our King." Instead, Christ is the Head of the Body, and believers are joint heirs with Him. This distinction shows that the relationship is different from a king-subject, but rather a body and head.
Ambassadors of the Kingdom
Les explains that believers are ambassadors of a heavenly kingdom, living in a foreign world.
Kingdom is in Heaven
Les directly states that the kingdom is in heaven and believers are citizens of it, though it will be set up on earth later.
Kingdom and Citizenship
Les teaches that the kingdom is in heaven and our citizenship is there, and we look for the Savior to take us to Himself.
Kingdom on Earth Yet to Come
Les affirms that the kingdom of heaven is also the kingdom on earth that will be established when Christ returns.
Inner Spiritual Relationship Required
Les explains Jesus' statement about the kingdom within, indicating that being part of the future literal kingdom requires being born again.
King is in Heaven
Les explicitly says the kingdom is where the King is, and since the King is in heaven, the kingdom is in heaven.
Daniel 2 Explained: The Stone Kingdom That Fills the Earth
Well, it's so true, but this kingdom of heaven is going to be the kingdom on earth. It's the same kingdom. Now tonight during the church age we've got to go look at Scripture. Keep your hand in Daniel. Go back with me to Colossians. You remember when John the Baptist began his ministry, what was the crux of his message? The kingdom of heaven is what? At hand.
Daniel 2 Explained: The Stone Kingdom That Fills the Earth
All through Scripture there is only one kingdom, and it's the kingdom that Christ will set up on earth when He returns to become King of kings and Lord of lords. Now you see, even in His earthly ministry when He said, "...the kingdom is within you," my theologians have taken that and they have so twisted it out of shape that nobody can recognize it, but literally what He was saying is that in orde…
Colossians 1:13: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Shows that believers are already members of the kingdom of Christ.
Philippians 3:20: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Indicates that believers' citizenship is in heaven, where the kingdom resides.
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.
Shows that entering the kingdom requires a spiritual rebirth.
The kingdom of Christ is in heaven. Since Christ, the King, is in heaven, the kingdom is there. Believers are citizens of that kingdom, and it will be established on earth when Christ returns.
Yes. According to Colossians 1:13, believers have been translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son. So they are citizens of the heavenly kingdom now, even though the kingdom is not yet physically on earth.
No. Les Feldick teaches that Christ is not the King of the Church; He is the Head of the Body. Believers are joint heirs with Him, not subjects. The relationship is different.
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