Two Kingdoms
Two Kingdoms CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the New Testament there are two kingdoms being preached. There is the kingdom of heaven, which is only found in Matthew’s gospel [mentioned 31 times], and the kingdom of God. John preached “… the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” [Matt 3:1-2]. Jesus preached not only the kingdom of […]
Matthew 21:33-46 The Householder’s Vineyard
This parable illustrates the transfer of the kingdom of God from Israel to the Gentiles. Notice in verse 43 that the parable is about the kingdom of God (the spiritual kingdom which we enter by the new birth) and not the kingdom of heaven (the earthly, physical kingdom over which Jesus Christ will rule when […]
Matthew 13:31-32 A Grain of Mustard Seed
Matt 13:31-32 A Grain of Mustard Seed CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This parable is not only applied to the kingdom of heaven, it is also applied to the kingdom of God. It has dual application, then. The parable of the kingdom of heaven show us what will happen as the antichrist’s kingdom spreads throughout the world […]
Matthew 3:1-2 Kingdom of Heaven; Kingdom of God II
The Kingdom of God vs. The Kingdom of Heaven Matt 3:1-2 CLICK ON TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson continues our study on the differences between the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God. SIMILARITY Kingdom ofHeaven Kingdom ofGod SIMILARITY At hand Matt 3:2 Mk 1:15 At hand Jesus preached it Matt4:17 Mk 1:15 Jesus preached it Disciples […]
Matthew 3:1-2 Kingdom of Heaven; Kingdom of God
Kingdom of Heaven Matt 3:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When John began preaching he said, “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” However, when Jesus preached, he not only preached the kingdom of heaven, he also preached the kingdom of God (Mk 1:15). The question arises, “Are these the same kingdom or are […]