THE TRUE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD, WHICH KINGDOM ARE YOU PARTAKING OF?
Please, share this study with your family, friends co-workers, and all who you can, for the expansion of the Kingdom of GOD.
To begin with, we need to briefly go back in time, to a time before this world and before the fall of Lucifer (Satan). At this time there was only one kingdom in all of God's creation - the kingdom of God. The whole of God's creation was in loving subjection to Jehovah and His law. Thus all of creation enjoyed peace, love and righteousness, because this is what the kingdom of God is all about.
Paul said that God is "the God of love and peace." (2 Corinthians 13:11)
Paul also said that God "is not the author of confusion, but of peace." (1 Corinthians 14:33)
James said that the wisdom from God is "pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy and good fruits." (James 3:17)
This is what reigned in all of God's creation before the fall of Lucifer, because there is nothing else other than goodness and love in the kingdom of God. Jehovah's character, His law and everything to do with God is based on righteousness and love. Just look at His moral law contained in the ten commandments. It is all about LOVE. And this was the ONE and ONLY glorious kingdom, the kingdom of God, that reigned in all creation. But then something happened! Lucifer became full of pride. He became jealous of the position of God's Son Jesus Christ, and wanted to be next to Jehovah in position, to receive the adoration and worship that God and His Son received. Ezekiel and Isaiah records the fall of Lucifer (SeeEzekiel 28:13-17 ..., Isaiah 14:12-14).
In the beginning, Lucifer was full of the Spirit of God, and was "perfect in his ways" because Lucifer lived by the Spirit of God, and trusted God. But then Lucifer began to distrust God and a 'new spirit' of iniquity was born in Lucifer which he started listening to more and more and partaking of more and more, until he was consumed by this spirit of pride and distrust which brought about a full rebellion against God and the kingdom of God. Lucifer drew many of God's angels away to follow him and sets up his own kingdom in oppostion to the kingdom of God. Thus we now have TWO kingdoms! The kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. Two opposing kingdoms seeking to gain loyal subjects. One kingdom full of love, peace and goodness. The other full of "violence" and pride.
Next we come to the creation of this world with all the life within it that God made, including Adam and Eve, which God said was "very good" (Genesis 1:31). In the beginning there was only one kingdom reigning on earth - the kingdom of God. Adam and Eve were clothed with glorious robes of God's righteousness, showing that they were part of the kingdom of God. But God placed two certain trees in the Garden of Eden. The tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:9). Why did God do this? He did it because God does not want His subjects to serve Him from forced obedience. He wants willing service of love out of a free choice. This is why He placed BOTH trees in the garden as a test to see if Adam and Eve would freely and willingly love and trust Jehovah above all, being loyal to God's kingdom. Even though God's kingdom was the only kingdom reigning on earth at this point, there was another kingdom in existence. Satan's kingdom. You could say that the tree of life represented the kingdom of God and the tree of knowledge of good and evil represented Satan's kingdom. Which kingdom would they choose to serve?
Sadly, we all know the story of how Satan deceived Eve into eating of the tree of knowledge and how Adam followed Eve in partaking of the forbidden fruit. Did they die the day they ate from the tree of knowledge as God promised? Yes! They died spiritually. They lost that glorious covering of God's righteousness, the clothing for the kingdom of God, hence why they suddenly appeared 'naked', and began the process of physical death, being driven from the garden into the wilderness, away from the tree of life. Adam handed his dominion over this world to Satan and Satan now became the "god" of this earth (2 Corinthians 4:4). This is why Satan appeared before God with the sons of God in Job 1:6-7. Adam handed his position as representative of this world over to Satan and now Satan was the representative of earth in place of Adam.
Let me finally say, Satan is already a defeated foe! Praise God! Through Christ's victory over sin in our flesh and His sacrifice and resurrection, Satan is defeated! The kingdom of God and of Christ will reign forever and will occupy the earth made new, whereas Satan's kingdom will be destroyed at Christ's coming. But, the final subjects of both kingdoms are being made up now. Which kingdom are you partaking of? Choose ye this day whom ye will serve! Will you choose life or death? The kingdom of God and of Christ, or the kingdom of Satan?
To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741
Pastor; Greg Hudson
Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.
Please, share this study with your family, friends co-workers, and all who you can, for the expansion of the Kingdom of GOD.
To begin with, we need to briefly go back in time, to a time before this world and before the fall of Lucifer (Satan). At this time there was only one kingdom in all of God's creation - the kingdom of God. The whole of God's creation was in loving subjection to Jehovah and His law. Thus all of creation enjoyed peace, love and righteousness, because this is what the kingdom of God is all about.
Paul said that God is "the God of love and peace." (2 Corinthians 13:11)
Paul also said that God "is not the author of confusion, but of peace." (1 Corinthians 14:33)
James said that the wisdom from God is "pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy and good fruits." (James 3:17)
This is what reigned in all of God's creation before the fall of Lucifer, because there is nothing else other than goodness and love in the kingdom of God. Jehovah's character, His law and everything to do with God is based on righteousness and love. Just look at His moral law contained in the ten commandments. It is all about LOVE. And this was the ONE and ONLY glorious kingdom, the kingdom of God, that reigned in all creation. But then something happened! Lucifer became full of pride. He became jealous of the position of God's Son Jesus Christ, and wanted to be next to Jehovah in position, to receive the adoration and worship that God and His Son received. Ezekiel and Isaiah records the fall of Lucifer (SeeEzekiel 28:13-17 ..., Isaiah 14:12-14).
In the beginning, Lucifer was full of the Spirit of God, and was "perfect in his ways" because Lucifer lived by the Spirit of God, and trusted God. But then Lucifer began to distrust God and a 'new spirit' of iniquity was born in Lucifer which he started listening to more and more and partaking of more and more, until he was consumed by this spirit of pride and distrust which brought about a full rebellion against God and the kingdom of God. Lucifer drew many of God's angels away to follow him and sets up his own kingdom in oppostion to the kingdom of God. Thus we now have TWO kingdoms! The kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. Two opposing kingdoms seeking to gain loyal subjects. One kingdom full of love, peace and goodness. The other full of "violence" and pride.
Next we come to the creation of this world with all the life within it that God made, including Adam and Eve, which God said was "very good" (Genesis 1:31). In the beginning there was only one kingdom reigning on earth - the kingdom of God. Adam and Eve were clothed with glorious robes of God's righteousness, showing that they were part of the kingdom of God. But God placed two certain trees in the Garden of Eden. The tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:9). Why did God do this? He did it because God does not want His subjects to serve Him from forced obedience. He wants willing service of love out of a free choice. This is why He placed BOTH trees in the garden as a test to see if Adam and Eve would freely and willingly love and trust Jehovah above all, being loyal to God's kingdom. Even though God's kingdom was the only kingdom reigning on earth at this point, there was another kingdom in existence. Satan's kingdom. You could say that the tree of life represented the kingdom of God and the tree of knowledge of good and evil represented Satan's kingdom. Which kingdom would they choose to serve?
Sadly, we all know the story of how Satan deceived Eve into eating of the tree of knowledge and how Adam followed Eve in partaking of the forbidden fruit. Did they die the day they ate from the tree of knowledge as God promised? Yes! They died spiritually. They lost that glorious covering of God's righteousness, the clothing for the kingdom of God, hence why they suddenly appeared 'naked', and began the process of physical death, being driven from the garden into the wilderness, away from the tree of life. Adam handed his dominion over this world to Satan and Satan now became the "god" of this earth (2 Corinthians 4:4). This is why Satan appeared before God with the sons of God in Job 1:6-7. Adam handed his position as representative of this world over to Satan and now Satan was the representative of earth in place of Adam.
Let me finally say, Satan is already a defeated foe! Praise God! Through Christ's victory over sin in our flesh and His sacrifice and resurrection, Satan is defeated! The kingdom of God and of Christ will reign forever and will occupy the earth made new, whereas Satan's kingdom will be destroyed at Christ's coming. But, the final subjects of both kingdoms are being made up now. Which kingdom are you partaking of? Choose ye this day whom ye will serve! Will you choose life or death? The kingdom of God and of Christ, or the kingdom of Satan?
To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741
Pastor; Greg Hudson
Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.
THE TRUE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD, WHICH KINGDOM ARE YOU PARTAKING OF?
Please, share this study with your family, friends co-workers, and all who you can, for the expansion of the Kingdom of GOD.
To begin with, we need to briefly go back in time, to a time before this world and before the fall of Lucifer (Satan). At this time there was only one kingdom in all of God's creation - the kingdom of God. The whole of God's creation was in loving subjection to Jehovah and His law. Thus all of creation enjoyed peace, love and righteousness, because this is what the kingdom of God is all about.
Paul said that God is "the God of love and peace." (2 Corinthians 13:11)
Paul also said that God "is not the author of confusion, but of peace." (1 Corinthians 14:33)
James said that the wisdom from God is "pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy and good fruits." (James 3:17)
This is what reigned in all of God's creation before the fall of Lucifer, because there is nothing else other than goodness and love in the kingdom of God. Jehovah's character, His law and everything to do with God is based on righteousness and love. Just look at His moral law contained in the ten commandments. It is all about LOVE. And this was the ONE and ONLY glorious kingdom, the kingdom of God, that reigned in all creation. But then something happened! Lucifer became full of pride. He became jealous of the position of God's Son Jesus Christ, and wanted to be next to Jehovah in position, to receive the adoration and worship that God and His Son received. Ezekiel and Isaiah records the fall of Lucifer (SeeEzekiel 28:13-17 ..., Isaiah 14:12-14).
In the beginning, Lucifer was full of the Spirit of God, and was "perfect in his ways" because Lucifer lived by the Spirit of God, and trusted God. But then Lucifer began to distrust God and a 'new spirit' of iniquity was born in Lucifer which he started listening to more and more and partaking of more and more, until he was consumed by this spirit of pride and distrust which brought about a full rebellion against God and the kingdom of God. Lucifer drew many of God's angels away to follow him and sets up his own kingdom in oppostion to the kingdom of God. Thus we now have TWO kingdoms! The kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. Two opposing kingdoms seeking to gain loyal subjects. One kingdom full of love, peace and goodness. The other full of "violence" and pride.
Next we come to the creation of this world with all the life within it that God made, including Adam and Eve, which God said was "very good" (Genesis 1:31). In the beginning there was only one kingdom reigning on earth - the kingdom of God. Adam and Eve were clothed with glorious robes of God's righteousness, showing that they were part of the kingdom of God. But God placed two certain trees in the Garden of Eden. The tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:9). Why did God do this? He did it because God does not want His subjects to serve Him from forced obedience. He wants willing service of love out of a free choice. This is why He placed BOTH trees in the garden as a test to see if Adam and Eve would freely and willingly love and trust Jehovah above all, being loyal to God's kingdom. Even though God's kingdom was the only kingdom reigning on earth at this point, there was another kingdom in existence. Satan's kingdom. You could say that the tree of life represented the kingdom of God and the tree of knowledge of good and evil represented Satan's kingdom. Which kingdom would they choose to serve?
Sadly, we all know the story of how Satan deceived Eve into eating of the tree of knowledge and how Adam followed Eve in partaking of the forbidden fruit. Did they die the day they ate from the tree of knowledge as God promised? Yes! They died spiritually. They lost that glorious covering of God's righteousness, the clothing for the kingdom of God, hence why they suddenly appeared 'naked', and began the process of physical death, being driven from the garden into the wilderness, away from the tree of life. Adam handed his dominion over this world to Satan and Satan now became the "god" of this earth (2 Corinthians 4:4). This is why Satan appeared before God with the sons of God in Job 1:6-7. Adam handed his position as representative of this world over to Satan and now Satan was the representative of earth in place of Adam.
Let me finally say, Satan is already a defeated foe! Praise God! Through Christ's victory over sin in our flesh and His sacrifice and resurrection, Satan is defeated! The kingdom of God and of Christ will reign forever and will occupy the earth made new, whereas Satan's kingdom will be destroyed at Christ's coming. But, the final subjects of both kingdoms are being made up now. Which kingdom are you partaking of? Choose ye this day whom ye will serve! Will you choose life or death? The kingdom of God and of Christ, or the kingdom of Satan?
To learn more about our Lord Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Sabbath, please visit your local Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Or please visit us at Rossville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1737 Mission Ridge Road, Rossville Georgia 30741
Pastor; Greg Hudson
Services start at 11am on Saturday (Sabbath) morning.
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