1. UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES
Principles of the
KINGDOM
UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES

2. What is a Kingdom
A KINGDOM IS A KINGS’ SOVREIGN INFLUENCE, IMPACT, RULERSHIP OVER HIS TERRITORY.
A KINGDOM IS THE GOVERNING IMPACT OF A KING’S WILL, INTENT AND PURPOSE OVER A DOMAIN .
A KINGDOM IS A KINGS’ INFLUENCE OVER A PEOPLE AND A DOMAIN.
A KINGDOM IS A GOVERNMENT LED BY A KING IMPACTING A TERRITORY.

3. What is a Kingdom A Country governed/ruled by A KING
Soverign rulership and governing influence of the King over his territory (his domain) – impacting it with his will, purpose and intent
The nature of the King is produced in the Kingdom. 3

4. Characteristics of a Kingdom
The key to Kingdom is TERRITORITY.
Kingdom’s Territory is call DOMAIN. KING-DOM-AIM – “KINGDOM”
The Glory of Kingdoms is TERRITORIAL INFLUENCE.
All Kingdoms EXPAND.
The First Kingdom in existence is THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
The message of the bible is about a king, a kingdom and his royal offspring. 4

5. What is A King
King – Ruler of a nation or territory, inherited and ruler for life
Matthew 2:2 – Jesus Christ was born a King
Mark 1:14-15 – Came Preaching the Kingdom of God
Mark 15:32 – Died a King
I Tim 6:15 – Is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Jesus is Our King. We are Heirs of His Kingdom 5

6. Jesus Mission
John 18:37
"You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
Gal 4:4
4 But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, KJV 6

7. Kingdom Manifested
Kingdom that was hoped for was at-hand in Jesus – Matthew 3:2
Jesus Preached the Presence of the Kingdom – Matthew 4:17
Time Fulfilled and Kingdom of God and hand - Mark 1:15
Kingdom Come Unto You – Matthew 12:28
Jesus was the full embodiment of the Kingdom 7

8. Importance of the Kingdom
To Understand Jesus Teachings
Fulfillment - Luke 4:21
Through Jesus the Kingdom made its entrance through Human History 8

9. What is the Kingdom of God
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost – Romans 14:17
Righteouseness - Matthew 5:20 – (Scribes and Pharisees were self-righteous. Our righteousness must be about God’s righteousness
Peace – John 14:27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1, & Romans 8:6 ~ Inner Peace because Trust is in God through Christ
Joy – John 15:11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22-23 & Jude 1:24 ~ Pleasant emotions, delight
Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in Right Standing 9

10. The Kingdom Has Come
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God is come unto you.
- Matthew 12:28 10

11. The Kingdom Within You
Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! For, behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.
Luke 17:21 11

12. Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God
Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God used interchangeably in the Gospels
Mark and Luke – Kingdom of God
Matthew – Kingdom of Heaven 12

13. Jesus Prayer to Our Father
John 17
15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. NIV 13

14. We Are Ambassadors
Ambassador – An official representative of the King. A political appointee whose job is to represent and speak for his/her home government before the rulers of other countries.
II Corinthians 5:20 – We are Empowered
We Have Been Appointed!!! 14

15. Goal of An Ambassador
Influence the Territory of his Kingdom Government – Chief Ambassador is Jesus Christ
Ephesians 6:20 15

16. What is a Principle
Principle – Law or rule, belief or idea that guides you; rule or belief governing one’s personal behavior
Biblical Principle – General Truth
The Bible communicates to us essentially in principles. Extract the truth from biblical contact and re-apply it. 16

17. God’s Priority and Principles of the Kingdom
Matthew 6:25-33
“Seek First His Kingdom”
Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in Right Standing
Make the Kingdom of God – Priority.
Seek – Pursue and Study
Righteousness – Legal Term, be in Right Position. Align self with the Government.
The Kingdom of God is more important than food, water, clothing, shelter, and every other basic human need. 17

18. Principles of Kings
Jesus came to the earth and reestablished the Kingdom
Only a king can establish a Kingdom
Jesus said His Kingdom not of this world
Central component of Kingdom
Only source of authority
Sovereignty is inherent. 18

19. Principles of Lord Every King is Lord (Lordship Makes King Unique)
King relates to Dominion, Lord relates to Domain
Dominion refers to King’s Authority
Domain refers to Territory
Lord is Owner. Confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
God is the Lord – Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Psalm 24:1-2
Earth was given to Man to manage – Psalm 115:15-16 19

20. Principles of Lordship
King personally owns everything in his domain (Everything belongs to the King)
Use of anything in the Kingdom is a privilege
King can give or distribute anything to anyone in his kingdom because He owns it
Submissin to the King’s lordship means that we have no right to ourselves. Jesus Christ is Lord. 20

21. Principles of Lordship (cont.)
Obedience is acknowledgement of Lordship
Thanksgiving is an acknowledgement of the king’s lordship
The word “Lord” can never be used with the word “but” 21

22. Principles of Territory
Every Kingdom has territory
Gen 1:1 – In the Beginning God Created the heavens and the earth
The first thing God gave man was territory.
Let them have dominion.
By Prayer we invite God into our domain.
We have dominion authority. “Bind” lock up or prohibit, “Loose” Unlock or permit - Matthew 18:18
Land. Domain, Territory – Isaiah 45:18 22

23. Principles of the Constitution
Heart of all Kingdoms is Constitution
King’s Covenant is his constitution. Scriptures say, “I, the Lord, say …”
Originates in the heart, mind and will of the king. Citizens have no input.
God set out the conditions. Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:8, 15-17
God’s contract with Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15: 1,5
Initiated by the king, from the king and for the king’s pleasure 23

24. Principles of the Constitution (cont.)
Constitutes the king’s desire for his citizens. (King’s contract for the people)
States the King’s desires for His citizens (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
The Bible is: Expressed will of the King in written form, It is the constitution
God’s Word is Unchanging. Psalm 10:16, Psalm 33:11, Psalm 119:89
The constitution contains the benefits and privileges of the Citizens. Matt 6:31-33, Matthew 7:7-8, John 3:16, John 5:24, Matthew 18:19-20, Luke 12:32
The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10 24

25. Principles of the Constitution (cont.)
The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10
Our constitution says,
“The word of the Lord stands forever”
(1 Pet 1:25a) 25

26. Principles (cont.) Principles of Law Principles of Keys
Principles of Citizenship
Principles of Culture 26