From the beginning, God created humanity in His image, giving them dominion as His representatives on Earth. Yet, through rebellion, mankind fell short of the glory and honor that God intended. Despite this, God's love remained steadfast, taking on a redemptive role. The redemption story is closely intertwined with the concept of God’s kingdom. It reaches a critical moment at Mount Sinai, where God entered a special covenant with the people of Israel.
God's Kingdom: Universal and Eternal
December 15, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Kyle Fletcher
The Bible reveals that God’s kingdom is both universal and eternal, encompassing all creation and stretching from eternity past to eternity future. There has never been a moment when God was not King, nor is there any part of existence—visible or invisible—outside His sovereign rule. This chapter emphasizes that God’s kingship is inherent to His deity, demonstrated through His dominion over nature, human rulers, and even rebellious powers.
Despite humanity’s rebellion, God extends grace, offering redemption through Jesus Christ. His kingdom, though eternal, is also spoken of as “coming,” reflecting its dual nature: present in His sovereignty yet to be fully realized in Christ’s reign. This truth invites us to trust in God’s control and live as faithful citizens of His kingdom while anticipating its ultimate fulfillment.
Defining the Kingdom
December 8, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Kyle Fletcher
The word "kingdom" can refer to both a territory or realm and the reign or exercise of sovereignty. While many people think of a kingdom as a geographical area ruled by a monarch, the Bible also emphasizes that a kingdom refers to the ruler’s authority over that term "kingdom of God" speaks of God's sovereign rule over all creation and the realm of the heart in which this rule is acknowledged.
God and Eternal Purpose
December 1, 2024 • Matthew Allen
This lesson lays the foundation for understanding the relationship between God’s sovereignty, His eternal purpose, and his active involvement in the world, all of which center on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
