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The term "Gospel of the Kingdom" refers to the message proclaimed by Jesus Christ and His apostles concerning the coming of God's kingdom. This message is central to the New Testament and is foundational to Christian theology and eschatology.

Biblical Foundation

The phrase "Gospel of the Kingdom" is prominently featured in the teachings of Jesus. In Matthew 4:23 , it is written, "Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people." This passage highlights the dual nature of Jesus' ministry: proclamation and demonstration of the kingdom through teaching and miraculous works.

In Matthew 24:14 , Jesus prophesies, "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." This indicates the global scope and eschatological significance of the Gospel of the Kingdom, emphasizing its role in God's redemptive plan for humanity.

Theological Significance

The Gospel of the Kingdom encompasses the good news of God's reign and the invitation to enter into this kingdom through repentance and faith. It is a message of hope, promising the restoration of God's order and justice. The kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope, inaugurated by Christ's first coming and to be consummated at His return.

In Mark 1:15 , Jesus declares, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!" This call to repentance and faith underscores the transformative power of the Gospel of the Kingdom, inviting individuals to align their lives with God's will.

Relation to Other Gospel Themes

While the Gospel of the Kingdom is a distinct aspect of the New Testament message, it is closely related to other gospel themes, such as the Gospel of Grace and the Gospel of Salvation. The Gospel of the Kingdom emphasizes the rule and reign of God, while the Gospel of Grace highlights the unmerited favor extended to sinners through Christ's atoning work. The Gospel of Salvation focuses on deliverance from sin and death, achieved through faith in Jesus Christ.

Kingdom Characteristics

The characteristics of the kingdom proclaimed in the Gospel include righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). It is a kingdom not of this world (John 18:36), characterized by spiritual realities rather than earthly power. The kingdom is marked by the presence of the King, Jesus Christ, who reigns in the hearts of believers and will one day establish His rule over all creation.

Proclamation and Mission

The proclamation of the Gospel of the Kingdom is central to the mission of the church. In Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus commissions His disciples, saying, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This Great Commission underscores the church's responsibility to spread the message of the kingdom to all peoples, inviting them to become citizens of God's eternal kingdom.

The Gospel of the Kingdom remains a vital and dynamic message, calling individuals to experience the transformative power of God's reign and to participate in His redemptive mission in the world.
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Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
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Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come.
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The Gospel of the Kingdom.
... the end of His ministry we find that the Gospel of the ... and showing the glad tidings
of the Kingdom of God ... 8:1). And then, after a while, "He called His twelve ...
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The Gospel of Matthew
... to preach, and to say, Repent: for the Kingdom of heaven ... which the Holy Spirit does
in this Gospel is to ... to the Babylonian captivity, may be called the period ...
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The General Spread of the Gospel
... Second Series Sermon 63 The General Spread of the Gospel. ... Are they "holy as He that
hath called them is holy ... power:" But in general, it seems, the kingdom of God ...
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Discrepancy of the Gospel Narratives Connected with the Cleansing ...
... name of the Lord; blessed be the kingdom that cometh ... and Bethany at the mount that
is called the Mount of ... to exhibit the discrepancy at this part of our Gospel. ...
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The Three Parables of the Gospel: of the Recovery of the Lost - of ...
... as they imagined, prepared themselves for the Kingdom by study ... Theirs was not a Gospel
to the lost: they had ... They called upon them to do penitence,' and then ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xvii the three parables.htm

Things which are Characteristic of Mark.
... Son of God." Observe, it is not here "the Gospel of the Kingdom" (as in ... 7. The Holy
Spirit has also called special attention in this Gospel to the ...
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A Chime of Gospel Bells.
... Let me ring out another bell in this Gospel chime ... to be revealed in the last time."
We are called to be ... Surely no one who hears me intends to miss that kingdom! ...
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The Call of the Gentiles under the Influence of the Gospel ...
... not of Marcion, [3391] all nations being called to His ... the fact that God set up that
kingdom from the ... of the Lord from Jerusalem." [3395] The gospel will be ...
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On the Church of the New Testament, or under the Gospel
... the state of the promise and of the gospel, or that ... Hence, also, John is called
"a greater prophet," and is ... to be "less than the least in the kingdom of heaven ...
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That Gospel Sermon on the Blessed Hope
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this Epistle to the Thessalonians might be called the gospel of Christ's ...
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Resources
What is the Gospel Coalition? | GotQuestions.org

Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method? | GotQuestions.org

What is the gospel? | GotQuestions.org

Gospel: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Gospel: Called: Gospel of Peace

Gospel: Called: Gospel of Salvation

Gospel: Called: Gospel of the Kingdom

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Gospel: Called: Mystery of Christ

Gospel: Called: Mystery of the Gospel

Gospel: Called: Preaching of Jesus Christ

Gospel: Called: The Dispensation of the Grace of God

Gospel: Called: The Grace of God

Gospel: Called: The Kingdom of God

Gospel: Called: Word of Christ

Gospel: Called: Word of Faith

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Gospel: Compared to a Treasure Hidden in a Field

Gospel: Compared to Good Seed

Gospel: Compared to Leaven (Yeast)

Gospel: Prophecies Relating To

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The Gospel is Called the Dispensation of the Grace of God

The Gospel is Called the Doctrine According to Godliness

The Gospel is Called the Form of Sound Words

The Gospel is Called the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of Christ

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of God

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of Peace

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of Salvation

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of the Grace of God

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of the Kingdom

The Gospel is Called the Ministration of the Spirit

The Gospel is Called the Mystery of the Gospel

The Gospel is Called the Preaching of Jesus Christ

The Gospel is Called the Word of Christ

The Gospel is Called the Word of Faith

The Gospel is Called the Word of God

The Gospel is Called the Word of Grace

The Gospel is Called the Word of Life

The Gospel is Called the Word of Reconciliation

The Gospel is Called the Word of Salvation

The Gospel is Called the Word of Truth

The Gospel is Everlasting

The Gospel is Glorious

The Gospel is Good Tidings of Great Joy for all People

The Gospel is Hid to Them That are Lost

The Gospel is the Power of God to Salvation

The Gospel: Awful Consequences of not Obeying

The Gospel: Be Careful not to Hinder

The Gospel: Brings Peace

The Gospel: Exhibits the Grace of God

The Gospel: Foretold

The Gospel: Let Him Who Preached Another, be Accursed

The Gospel: Life and Immortality are Brought to Light by Jesus Through

The Gospel: Ministers Have a Stewardship to Preach

The Gospel: Must be Believed

The Gospel: Preached Beforehand to Abraham

The Gospel: Preached by Christ

The Gospel: Preached to Every Creature

The Gospel: Preached to The Gentiles

The Gospel: Preached to The Jews First

The Gospel: Preached to The Poor

The Gospel: Preached Under the Old Testament

The Gospel: Produces Hope

The Gospel: Profession of, Attended by Afflictions

The Gospel: Promises to Sufferers

The Gospel: Rejection of, by Many, Foretold

The Gospel: Rejection of, by the Jews, a Means of Blessing to The

The Gospel: Saints Have Fellowship In

The Gospel: Testifies to the Final Judgment

The Gospel: The Knowledge of the Glory of God is By

The Gospel: There is Fulness of Blessing In

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Adhere to the Truth of

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Earnestly Contend for the Faith of

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Have Their Conversation Becoming

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Live in Subjection To

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should not be Ashamed of

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Sacrifice Friends and Property For

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Sacrifice Life Itself For

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