Kingdom of God
We talked about the Kingdom of God being more than a castle or land that he rules... Instead, we described it as the "rule or reign" of God, which exhibits itself in four ways. What are those four ways?
1. God's people
2. in God's place
3. under God's rule
4. enjoying his presence and blessing
What does "gospel" mean literally?
good news
What is Jesus' main message about the kingdom?
The kingdom of heaven is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
What 2 elements does the gospel have?
1. Humanity's problem
2. God's solution
What important event happened at the moment of Jesus' death that is relevant to God's place?
the curtain ripped in two, revealing that man can now have access to God's presence
What verse in Scripture gives us the first hint of the gospel?
Gen 3:15
Why do we call God's kingdom an "upside down" kingdom?
Because the King himself suffered and died for the sake of his people; his victory looked like defeat.
Give two things that Jesus' death provides for believers.
1. redemption
2. forgiveness
3. restored relationship with God
4. righteousness
What is particularly unique about the King of this Kingdom, and which two Gospels reveal that nature to us?
He is a SERVANT King; Mark, Matthew
What is repentance?
A sincere remorse for sin and a turning away from it toward God