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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Kingdom</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/exodus/15-18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/k/kingdom.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Kingdom</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_king_messiah.htm" title="The King/Messiah">◄</a> The Kingdom <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_divided.htm" title="The Kingdom Divided">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of "The Kingdom" in the Bible primarily refers to the "Kingdom of God" or the "Kingdom of Heaven," terms that are used interchangeably in the Scriptures. This Kingdom is a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments, representing God's sovereign rule over all creation and His redemptive reign through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Old Testament Foundations</b><br><br>The idea of God's kingdom is rooted in the Old Testament, where God is depicted as the ultimate King over Israel and the entire world. In <a href="/exodus/15-18.htm">Exodus 15:18</a>, it is declared, "The LORD will reign forever and ever." The Psalms frequently celebrate God's kingship, as seen in <a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Psalm 103:19</a>: "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all."<br><br>The prophetic books also anticipate a future, messianic kingdom. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> speaks of a child to be born who will establish a government of peace and justice: "Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore."<br><br><b>New Testament Revelation</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the Kingdom of God becomes a central message of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist heralds its arrival, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" (<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a>). Jesus Himself begins His ministry with the proclamation, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel" (<a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Mark 1:15</a>).<br><br>The Kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope. Jesus teaches that the Kingdom is already present in His ministry and in the hearts of believers. In <a href="/luke/17-21.htm">Luke 17:21</a>, He states, "The kingdom of God is in your midst." Yet, He also speaks of a future fulfillment, as in the Lord's Prayer: "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (<a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a>).<br><br><b>Characteristics of the Kingdom</b><br><br>The Kingdom of God is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (<a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a>). It is not a political entity but a spiritual realm where God's will is paramount. Jesus' parables, such as the Parable of the Mustard Seed (<a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a>) and the Parable of the Leaven (<a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">Matthew 13:33</a>), illustrate the Kingdom's growth and transformative power.<br><br>Entry into the Kingdom requires repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. In <a href="/john/3-3.htm">John 3:3</a>, Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." The Beatitudes in <a href="/bsb/matthew/5.htm">Matthew 5</a> describe the attitudes and behaviors of those who belong to the Kingdom, emphasizing humility, mercy, and a hunger for righteousness.<br><br><b>The Kingdom and the Church</b><br><br>The Church is often seen as the visible manifestation of the Kingdom on earth. Believers are called to live as citizens of this Kingdom, reflecting its values and spreading its message. The Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> charges Christians to "go and make disciples of all nations," expanding the reach of the Kingdom.<br><br><b>Eschatological Fulfillment</b><br><br>The ultimate fulfillment of the Kingdom will occur at the end of the age, when Christ returns in glory. <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> proclaims, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever." This future Kingdom will be marked by the complete eradication of sin and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth, where God will dwell with His people eternally (<a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-3</a>).<br><br>In summary, the Kingdom of God is a dynamic and multifaceted concept that encompasses God's eternal sovereignty, the redemptive work of Christ, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. It is both a present reality and a future hope, calling all people to repentance, faith, and a life of obedience to God's will.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/kingdom.htm">Kingdom</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/kingdom_of_god.htm">Kingdom of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/kingdom_of_heaven.htm">Kingdom of Heaven</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--my_kingdom_is_not_of_this_world.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: "My Kingdom is not of This World"</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--children_of_the.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Children of The</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--compared--to_a_granule_of_mustard_seed.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Granule of Mustard Seed</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--compared--to_a_householder.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Householder</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--compared--to_a_king_who_called_his_servants_for_a_reckoning_(an_audit).htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a King Who Called his Servants for a Reckoning (An Audit)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--compared--to_a_king_who_made_a_marriage_feast_for_his_son.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a King Who Made a Marriage Feast for his Son</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--compared--to_a_man_who_sowed_good_seed.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Man Who Sowed Good Seed</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--compared--to_a_net.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a Net</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kingdom_of_heaven--compared--to_a_pearl.htm">Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To a 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