the Kingdom of GOD: Reign Christ, Rule Heaven, and Coming

What did Jesus mean when He preached, "The kingdom of God is at hand"? And when He told His followers to "seek ye first the kingdom of God," what exactly were they being told to seek? THE KINGDOM OF GOD takes the reader on a Christ-centered journey through one of the great themes of Scripture-the rule and reign of God. Beginning in Genesis and tracing the Kingdom through Abraham, Israel, David, the prophets, the ministry of Jesus Christ, the Cross and Resurrection, the Church, and the promised return of the King, Dr. Raymond E. Smith presents the Kingdom as a unified biblical truth rather than an isolated doctrine. The Kingdom of God is not a denomination, a church building, a ministry organization, or a political movement. It is the rule and reign of God, revealed in Christ, working in His people now, and destined to be openly manifested in its fullness. In this book, you will discover: - The biblical foundation and meaning of the Kingdom of God - The Kingdom promises found throughout the Old Testament - Why Jesus proclaimed, "The kingdom of God is at hand" - The relationship between the Kingdom and the Church - How the Cross and Resurrection demonstrate the victory of the King - The ministry of the Holy Spirit and Kingdom power - What it means to seek first the Kingdom in everyday life - The believer's authority and responsibility under the King - Israel, the Church, and the future reign of Christ >Written with theological depth, pastoral clarity, and practical application, THE KINGDOM OF GOD is designed for both the serious Bible student and the believer who simply wants to understand the Scriptures more clearly. Kingdom living is learning to bring everyday life under the authority of the King. THE KING CAME. THE KING CONQUERED. THE KING REIGNS. AND THE KING IS COMING AGAIN.