Today, reply is made to a question on seeking the kingdom of GOD. Many are unaware of the ongoing judgment of GOD against sin, and have not been quick to respond to the provisions for escaping the expressions of divine wrath that eventually must appear. In accordance with the proclamations, promises, prophesies, and revealed eternal purposes of divinity, created beings and living creatures are being granted access, atonement, forgiveness, rebirth, and eternal life through the Son of the Highest. At the Advent of Jesus Christ (i.e., the Rapture, the Second Coming), those who are mature and “ripe for harvest” will be removed from the earth, and will be transformed to exist as immortal, incorruptible companions of divinity. It should be a priority among all who are living on the earth to acknowledge accountability, duty, and opportunity from GOD; repent of sin; acquire necessary sacred knowledge; respond to divine law and sacraments; and pursue a lifestyle that will demonstrate constant readiness, respect and reverence toward GOD as the Creator, owner, and sovereign over all that exists. The writer at “Yahoo! 7 Answers (Australia)” using the ID “Roberta B” (Level 6 with 17,927 points, a member since October 28, 2006) posted the following:
What is the kingdom of God?
Jesus said to seek it first. What does that mean?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Romans 5: 1-10, King James Version, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Sacred Judges and Laws? (01/23/2017); Where Will Believers Go? (10/26/2016); Thoughts On The Kingdom? (11/18/2015); Inheriting the Kingdom (06/27/2014); Points on Bible Study (06/28/2014); The Ruler Of the Earth? (05/01/2014); Parables About the Kingdom? (05/02/2014); Loving Someone Unseen? (05/03/2014); An Unshakeable Kingdom? (11/26/2013)
“Roberta B”, seeking the kingdom of GOD pertains to (1) acknowledging that the living are all subject to divine government, (2) responding properly to sacred law and the ongoing operations of judgment as well as (3) responding more correctly to the provisions for escaping divine wrath against sin (we say, salvation). In the same way, sin, that opposes the continued existence of divine law may dominate awareness and self-will in created beings and living creatures, a fresh endowment of spirit content from the makeup of Deity may rule within the living. The Savior announced the coming of the kingdom as “good news” and prophecy (i.e., sacred utterance; a word from GOD to comfort, edify, and urge immediate action). The Lord’s command that men seek the kingdom (also called, the City of GOD) was proclaimed along with the requirement that men be baptized and repent of their sins. Sinners are “born again” in water baptism; their inborn spirit dies, is buried, and is resurrected through the operations of GOD. The Savior used miracles and prophetic demonstrations to show that “the kingdom of GOD was at hand” (i.e., accessible) and carried out a ministry that included exorcisms, healing, and the settlement of disputes using divine precepts, principles, and wisdom. Correctly understood, then, the sinner must discover the kingdom of GOD within himself. Consider the following:
(1.) Ephesians 6: 11-13, King James Version (KJV): 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
(2.) Hebrews 11: 8-10, KJV: 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: 10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
(3.) Luke 17: 20-23, KJV: 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. 23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) Romans 8: 3-9, KJV: 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
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