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Ripples on the PondRipples on the PondActs 1:7,8Acts 1:7,8
Divine Plan for the KingdomDivine Plan for the Kingdom
Misunderstanding of the Misunderstanding of the KingdomKingdom
The Nature of this KingdomThe Nature of this Kingdom11
Ripples on the PondRipples on the PondActs 1:7,8Acts 1:7,8
Divine Plan for the KingdomDivine Plan for the Kingdom
AuthorityAuthority of the witness – Matthew of the witness – Matthew 2828
NatureNature of the witness – John 20 of the witness – John 20 Empowerment Empowerment of the witness – Acts of the witness – Acts
1:71:7 Geographic expansionGeographic expansion of the of the
witness – Acts 1:8witness – Acts 1:8
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Misunderstanding of the Misunderstanding of the KingdomKingdom
The disciples’ kingdom:The disciples’ kingdom: A political kingdom – “restore”A political kingdom – “restore” Ethnically restricted kingdom – Ethnically restricted kingdom – “Israel”“Israel” Geographically restricted kingdomGeographically restricted kingdom
Jesus’ kingdom – Luke 17:20,21Jesus’ kingdom – Luke 17:20,2133
Ripples on the PondRipples on the PondActs 1:7,8Acts 1:7,8
The Nature of this KingdomThe Nature of this Kingdom
A Spiritual KingdomA Spiritual Kingdom
A Powerful KingdomA Powerful Kingdom
A Kingdom of TruthA Kingdom of Truth
A Worldwide KingdomA Worldwide Kingdom
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A Spiritual KingdomA Spiritual Kingdom It is invisible It is invisible Eternal things are invisible – Eternal things are invisible –
everlastingeverlasting It is established by the Holy SpiritIt is established by the Holy Spirit What is spiritual is what the Holy What is spiritual is what the Holy
Spirit doesSpirit does Therefore, this is God’s KingdomTherefore, this is God’s Kingdom
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A Powerful KingdomA Powerful Kingdom
dynamisdynamis – power that flows from God – power that flows from God this power expands outward this power expands outward power for change is in ideaspower for change is in ideas real power for change is found in the real power for change is found in the
regenerated hearts of men through regenerated hearts of men through the Holy Spirit which becomes the the Holy Spirit which becomes the Spiritual KingdomSpiritual Kingdom
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A Kingdom of TruthA Kingdom of Truth
John 18:36,37John 18:36,37 “ “to wit” – to know, knowledgeableto wit” – to know, knowledgeable witness – one who knows and witness – one who knows and testifiestestifies
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A Kingdom of TruthA Kingdom of Truth This kingdom is not advanced by:This kingdom is not advanced by:
moneymoney lawlaw miraclesmiracles
Spirit-filled people testifySpirit-filled people testify Revelation 12:11Revelation 12:11
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A Worldwide KingdomA Worldwide Kingdom Like a ripple on a pondLike a ripple on a pond They actually carried this out – They actually carried this out – finallyfinally “ “You will be my witnesses”You will be my witnesses”
PROPHESYPROPHESY COMMANDCOMMAND
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ApplicationApplicationAs a believer, is the fulfillment of the As a believer, is the fulfillment of the Great Commission the most important Great Commission the most important thing in your life?thing in your life?
If you are Spirit-filled, you will If you are Spirit-filled, you will proclaim the truth of the Gospel for proclaim the truth of the Gospel for the Kingdom.the Kingdom.
Are you proclaiming it?Are you proclaiming it? 1010