Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church Those who have been called out of darkness into light (9:1-2; Col. 1:13; 1 Pet. 2:9) Those who have been reconciled into one spiritual nation (9:3; Eph. 2:11-18; 1 Pet. 2:9) Those who have been delivered from the burden of sin (9:4; Acts 2:38-47; Rom. 6:7-18) Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church

Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church It is a kingdom of joy (9:3; Matt. 13:44; Rom. 14:17; Phil. 4:4) It is a kingdom of victory (9:4; 1 Cor. 15:57, 24; 1 John 5:4) It is a kingdom of peace (9:5; 2:1-4; 11:4-9; Rom. 14:17; 5:1; Eph. 2:14-17; Col. 1:20) Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church

Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church Established by the authority of Christ (9:6; Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:20-23) Established as fulfillment of Divine prophecy (9:7; 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Luke 1:32-33) Established with true justice and righteousness (9:7; Psa. 45:6; Rom. 14:17) Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church

Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church It would increase and prosper with no end (9:7; 1 Cor. 3:6-7; Acts 2:47) It would last “forevermore” (Dan. 2:44; Psa. 45:6; Matt. 16:18-19; Luke 1:33) Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church

Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church “The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” No man or group of men would thwart or interrupt the plan, power or promise of God In the N.T., it is called “the kingdom of God” and “the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 6:33; 16:18-19) Isaiah foresaw Christ’s kingdom, which is the church

Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Romans 10:9 Repent of your sins & turn to God – Romans 2:4 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:10 Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Be a faithful subject in His kingdom – Romans 6:13