Kingdom Living

There is a very noticable difference in the lives of those who live in His Kingdom, according to His rule.

3 Elements make a Kingdom

First, it takes a King. God is revealed as a...

A Seeking King
An Inviting King
A Fatherly King
A Judging King

2nd, It takes Subjects
There must be someone for the King to rule over.
How do we get into the Kingdom? How do we become one of His subjects?
By entering….

For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mt. 5:20

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Mt. 7:21

And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mt. 18:3

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. Mt. 19:23

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Mt. 19:24

3rd, it takes Activity
What characterizes the subjects of this kingdom? Certain activities charactirize those that live in His kingdom?

What are some activities Jesus mentions happen in His kingdom? These activities are revealed as paradoxes in Scripture...

If you want to save your life, Lose it

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it. Mark 8:35

If you want to be great, be a servant
"It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant" Mt. 20:26

If you love life, give it away
"He that findeth his life shall lose it; and he that loseth his life for my sake find it. Mt. 10:39

If you want to be first, be last
"But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first." Mt. 19:30

If you want to get, give.
Give and it shall be given unto you--- Luke 6:38

If you want to be forgiven of your sins by God,forgive.

But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.” Mt. 6:14-15

If you want to be exalted, humble yourself
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you... 1Pet. 5: 6

If you want to be strong, be weak
2 Cor. 12:10--for when I am weak, then am I strong.


If you do wrong, sin, err, blow it, never admit it or let anyone know about it.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Prov. 28:13

To have all you want in life, leave God out of the formula.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you. Mt. 6:33


If someone does you wrong, never forget it, and you exact your revenge
“You have heard that it was said, `YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.' "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Mt. 5:43-44


Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Ro. 12:19