1. Basic Bible Teaching Lesson 11 THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH

2. Overview  Review: Lesson #10 – The Meaning of Baptism  The Kingdom of God on earth:  A fundamental bible teaching which Jesus mentioned in his model prayer (Matthew 6:9-10)  The promised time when God’s purpose will be done on the earth.  Will happen when Jesus returns from heaven  What will the Kingdom be like?  Look at Psalm 72, and other Bible passages  A time of Judgment before the Kingdom  Judgment of those who understand the gospel  Judgment of the nations who will not accept Jesus

3. Believe & Repent (Acts 3:19) Hear and Understand (Romans 10:17) Continue in well doing (Romans 2:7) Salvation at the return of Christ (2Tim 4:8) Baptism (Mark 16:16) “ And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized ” (Acts 18:8) Steps to SalvationReview

4. Baptism = “to be buried under water” What about infant sprinkling? Not taught in the Bible: 1.T he word “Baptism” means to fully immerse in water 2.T he examples of baptism in the Bible involve full immersion (Mark 1:5, 9-10; John 3:23; Acts 8:36-29) 3.A baby cannot “believe the gospel” and “repent” Review

5. Baptism is like being buried with Jesus Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.. Romans 6:3-5 Baptism is the beginning of a new life Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. Romans 6:12-13 Review

6. The Kingdom of God on Earth

7. Jesus’ Model Prayer - tells us what the Kingdom is really about God’s will (or purpose), will be done on this earth. God’s will (or purpose), will be done on this earth. This means that God wants: This means that God wants: The earth to be very good, as it was when he first made it The earth to be very good, as it was when he first made it The curse on the earth to be removed, so food is plentiful The curse on the earth to be removed, so food is plentiful Sin and death to be removed Sin and death to be removed The earth to be filled with people who worship and honor him The earth to be filled with people who worship and honor him Such people to live for ever. Such people to live for ever. When will this happen? When will this happen? 'This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.' Matt 6:9-10

8. Let’s read Psalm 72 What will the Kingdom be Like? What will the Kingdom be Like?

9. 1. Jesus Will reign as King for God 1. Jesus Will reign as King for God “Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness.” v1

10. 2. The Kingdom of God will extend over the whole earth 2. The Kingdom of God will extend over the whole earth “He will rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.” v8 “Praise be to his glorious name for ever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory.” v19

11. 3. No one will be hungry ever again. There will be food for everyone. 3. No one will be hungry ever again. There will be food for everyone. “The mountains will bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.” v3 “Let corn abound throughout the land; on the tops of the hills may it sway. Let its fruit flourish like Lebanon; let it thrive like the grass of the field.” v16

12. 4. Everyone will recognize Jesus as the King of the whole world. 4. Everyone will recognize Jesus as the King of the whole world. “The desert tribes will bow before him and his enemies will lick the dust. The kings of Tarshish and of distant shores will bring tribute to him; the kings of Sheba and Seba will present him gifts. All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him. ” v9-11 “All nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.” v17

13. 5. Jesus will deliver the poor and the weak. 5. Jesus will deliver the poor and the weak. “He will judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. ” v2 “He will defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; he will crush the oppressor.” v4 “For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.” v12-14

14. 6. He will destroy those who oppose him. 6. He will destroy those who oppose him. “he will crush the oppressor.” v4 “he will crush the oppressor.” v4 “The desert tribes will bow before him and his enemies will lick the dust.” v9 All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him. ” v11

15. 7. He will set up a Kingdom which will be full of righteousness and peace 7. He will set up a Kingdom which will be full of righteousness and peace He will rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. ” v8 “He will judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.” v2 “In his days the righteous will flourish; prosperity (peace) will abound till the moon is no more.” v7

16. 8. The Kingdom of God will last forever 8. The Kingdom of God will last forever “He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations. ” v5 “prosperity (peace) will abound till the moon is no more.” v7 “May his name endure for ever; may it continue as long as the sun. ” v17

17. More places in the Bible which tell us… What the Kingdom will be like Jesus will reign as King from Jerusalem (Jeremiah 3:17; Isaiah 2:2-4; Zechariah 14:9,16) Jesus will reign as King from Jerusalem (Jeremiah 3:17; Isaiah 2:2-4; Zechariah 14:9,16) Those who have been rewarded with immortality will reign with Jesus as “kings and priests” over the mortal population (Revelation 2:27; 5:10; Luke 19:17; 2 Timothy 2:12; Isaiah 32:1) Those who have been rewarded with immortality will reign with Jesus as “kings and priests” over the mortal population (Revelation 2:27; 5:10; Luke 19:17; 2 Timothy 2:12; Isaiah 32:1) Peace to all mankind: (Luke 2:14, Isa 2:4, Ps 37:11; 72:7, Zech 9:10) Peace to all mankind: (Luke 2:14, Isa 2:4, Ps 37:11; 72:7, Zech 9:10) One religion: A temple will be built at Jerusalem to which all nations will come to worship God. It will be called “a house of prayer for all nations” (Isaiah 56:7; Zechariah 14:16-17) One religion: A temple will be built at Jerusalem to which all nations will come to worship God. It will be called “a house of prayer for all nations” (Isaiah 56:7; Zechariah 14:16-17) Abundance of food - deserts will be transformed into beautiful productive land (Isaiah 35:1-7; Amos 9:13) Abundance of food - deserts will be transformed into beautiful productive land (Isaiah 35:1-7; Amos 9:13) A self-sufficient agricultural life style. ( Isaiah 65:21-23; Micah 4:4) A self-sufficient agricultural life style. ( Isaiah 65:21-23; Micah 4:4) Long life for mortal people ( Isaiah 65:20) Long life for mortal people ( Isaiah 65:20) Peace with the animal world ( Isaiah 65:25; 11:6-8) Peace with the animal world ( Isaiah 65:25; 11:6-8)

18. Ezekiel chapters 40 – 48 A detailed plan of the Temple to be built in Jerusalem

19. But first, a time of judgment.. When Jesus Christ returns, the Bible reveals the following order of events: When Jesus Christ returns, the Bible reveals the following order of events: 1.Resurrection and gathering of all the responsible (those who understand the true gospel) 2.Judgment of those responsible 3.Faithful believers rewarded with immortality 4.Judgment on the whole world 5.God’s Kingdom established on the earth. The Bible speaks about 2 types of Judgment: The Bible speaks about 2 types of Judgment: 1.On those responsible – to reward the faithful with immortality 2.On the whole world – to destroy all those who will oppose Jesus

20. All those who have understood the true Gospel are responsible to appear before the Judgment seat of Christ. All those who have understood the true Gospel are responsible to appear before the Judgment seat of Christ. When Christ returns, the dead will be resurrected, and those who are still alive will be brought to the place of Judgment. When Christ returns, the dead will be resurrected, and those who are still alive will be brought to the place of Judgment. Those who refused to become Jesus’ disciples will be rejected and not allowed to enter the Kingdom: Those who refused to become Jesus’ disciples will be rejected and not allowed to enter the Kingdom: Judgment 1 - Jesus will judge everyone who knows the true Gospel. 'Throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.‘ Matthew 25:30 Matthew 25:30 But those who have repented, been baptized and tried to live their life as Jesus’ servants, will be rewarded with immortality: But those who have repented, been baptized and tried to live their life as Jesus’ servants, will be rewarded with immortality: “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23

21. The hope of the Bible The Resurrection John 11: 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies” John 11: 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies” 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, AND THE DEAD IN CHRIST WILL RISE FIRST. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, AND THE DEAD IN CHRIST WILL RISE FIRST. Philippians 3:21: Jesus Christ … will transform our LOWLY BODIES so that they will be like his GLORIOUS BODY. Philippians 3:21: Jesus Christ … will transform our LOWLY BODIES so that they will be like his GLORIOUS BODY. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 ; For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 ; For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

22. The Bible is very clear that not every human being will be resurrected. Resurrection is conditional upon our calling or enlightenment: (see the principle of Romans 2:12 below) “ For as many as have sinned without law will also perish (never resurrected) without law... ” and “ as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law. ” Who will be resurrected and judged?

23. Only the enlightened will be resurrected and judged. Psalm 49:20 A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish. Psalm 49:20 A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish. Daniel 12:2 (NKJV) MANY of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt. Daniel 12:2 (NKJV) MANY of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt. 1 Cor. 15:22-23...so IN CHRIST all will be made alive..... Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, THOSE WHO BELONG TO HIM. 1 Cor. 15:22-23...so IN CHRIST all will be made alive..... Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, THOSE WHO BELONG TO HIM. Isaiah 26:14 (NKJV) [Referring to the wicked] They are dead, they will not live; they are deceased, they will not rise: therefore You have punished and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish. Isaiah 26:14 (NKJV) [Referring to the wicked] They are dead, they will not live; they are deceased, they will not rise: therefore You have punished and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish. Isaiah 43:17 [Referring to the wicked] and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: Isaiah 43:17 [Referring to the wicked] and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:

24. Resurrection & Judgment The enlightened (responsible) The unenlightened Remain dead forever Eternal Life Raised and Judged Second Death Faithful Unfaithful

25. Just like Jesus was rejected when he first came, many people and nations will try to reject Jesus when he returns. Just like Jesus was rejected when he first came, many people and nations will try to reject Jesus when he returns. However, this time, Jesus will destroy all who oppose him. However, this time, Jesus will destroy all who oppose him. His judgments will include a great earthquake His judgments will include a great earthquake Judgment 2 – On the whole world. Jesus will destroy all who oppose him Men will flee to caves in the rocks and to holes in the ground from the dread of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth. In that day men will throw away to the rodents and bats their idols of silver and idols of gold, which they made to worship. They will flee to caverns in the rocks and to the overhanging crags from dread of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty, when he rises to shake the earth. Isaiah 2:19-21

26. The Coming Great Earthquake 15 Kms. 50 Kms And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south..” Zech.14:3-4 “Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle.

27. Plate Tectonics 판구조론 Mt of Olives

28. Ezekiel 겔 38:20 “… all men upon the face of the earth shall shake at my presence… “… 지면에 있는 모든 사람이 내 앞에서 떨 것이며 … And the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall and EVERY wall shall fall to the ground..” 모든 산이 무너지며 절벽이 떨어지며 모든 성벽이 땅에 무너지리라 ” Jeremiah 렘 25:33 “And the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth ….. 그 날에 여호와에게 죽임을 당한 자가 땅 이 끝에서 땅 저 끝에 미칠 것이나

29. The Clear Message of the Bible Jesus will return to set up the Kingdom of God Jesus will return to set up the Kingdom of God We have to decide now if we want to be in it We have to decide now if we want to be in it If we leave the decision until his return it will be too late. If we leave the decision until his return it will be too late. Today is the time to serve God. Today is the time to serve God. Do not leave it till tomorrow. Do not leave it till tomorrow.

30. Are You Ready?

31. Review Questions 1. Write down six things that Jesus will do when he returns to set up the kingdom. 2. What will happen to the nations which oppose him? 3. What will happen to people who have refused to become his disciples? 4. What will happen to people who have chosen to be faithful to him? 5. How long will the Kingdom of God last? 6. Why do you want to be in the Kingdom of God?

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