1. Jesus and the Revolution An Alternative Kingdom

3. Mistaken Notion If asked why Jesus came to earth, many Christians primarily think of salvation, in terms of individual forgiveness and change. Salvation is the means, not the goal of Jesus’ work on earth. God's plan for the world extends beyond individual salvation – to the coming of the Kingdom.

4. Jesus’ Kingdom Mission Teachings showed how to enter into the Kingdom Miracles demonstrative proof of the Kingdom Explained Kingdom of God with parables Embodied Kingdom with life Prayed for God’s Kingdom to come Suffered for the Kingdom of God Promised to return to share in the fellowship of the Kingdom.

5. Aspects of the Kingdom Gospel of Christ Gospel of Sonship Gospel of Kingdom

6. The History of the Kingdom 1. King Creates His Kingdom 2. Treason Against the King 3. The King Chooses a People 4. The Coming of the King 5- Proclaiming the News of the King 6. The Return of the King

7. Jesus went into Galilee proclaiming the good news. “The time has come”, he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” -Mark 1:14-15

8. Act 4- The Coming of the King: Redemption Accomplished And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever Daniel 2:44 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" Matthew 11:2-3

9. Powers of sin death evil Satan Power of Spirit’s renewing work AGE TO COMEOLD AGE

10. salvation judgement incarnation return “day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2) Salvation has come Judgement is delayed

11. Act 5- The Kingdoms Ambassadors: The Church Spirit

12. Gospel of Christ Gospel of Sonship Gospel of Kingdom Loved of God-Child not Orphan Doctrinal-Factual-News-Announcement Change of Values Change of Worldview Change of Identity Reversal of world’s values and systems-Kingdom orientation THREE ASPECTS OF THE GOSPEL

13. 1.When the world was created it and work were good. 2.It is now under the curse of sin. 3.We are to continue the dominion mandate given to us in the Garden. 4.These things will eventually be redeemed by Jesus. View of Work/Creation

14. Hierarchy of ‘Work’ 1.Missionary to Africa 2.Pastor 3.Christian Organization 4.Secular 'Service' – Doctor, Social Worker 5.Get a job to support the above.

15. Mercy – a Sign of the Kingdom 31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' 37Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' 40And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'”

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17. Colossians 1:19-20 “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in [Jesus], and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” Act 6- The Return of the King: Redemption Completed

18. Biblical Hope: Cosmic Restoration And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them.’ Revelation 21:2-3

19. Biblical Hope: Cosmic Restoration Restoration of whole human life Restoration of whole creation