The Gospel of the Kingdom of GodIn this series we shall studyPlans, Prophecies, and ExpectationsThe Kingdom Is At Hand!The Kingdoms NatureThe Kingdom ComesThe Kingdoms CitizensThe Kingdoms LawsThe Kingdoms RewardsThe Kingdoms DefendersThe Kingdoms FutureThe Kingdoms Alternative

OutlineThe government of the kingdomThe need for lawsSomething better than Moses lawSummarizing the laws of the kingdomWhere do the Gospels belong?

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The government of the kingdomA monarchy (royal ruler): Jesus is the KingJohn 18:36-37; Rev. 17:14; Rev. 19:16An autocracy (single ruler): Jesus has total authorityMatt. 28:18; Col. 2:10A theocracy: Gods law is the supreme law Rom. 8:7 - subject your mind to the law of GodGal. 6:2 - fulfill the law of Christ by bearing one anothers burdensJms. 1:25 - we must abide by the perfect law of libertyJms. 2:8-12 - we must fulfill the royal law, we will be judged by itNot a democracy or republic govt

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The need for lawsTo establish accountabilityRom. 3:19 so that all the world may become accountable to GodRom. 14:11-13 eachwill give an account of himself to God1 Pet. 4:5 they will give account to Him 2 Cor. 5:10 we must all appear before the judgment seatTo define sinRom. 3:20; 7:7 - Law imparts knowledge of sin1 John 3:4 sin is lawlessnessWhen all are accountable and sin is clearly defined, there is no excuse for sin, making Gods final judgment just. We find comfort in obeying Gods lawsthey teach us how to live pleasing to Him (2 Cor. 5:9; Eph. 5:10; 1 John 3:22)The Gospel of the KingdomThe Kingdoms Laws

Something better than Moses lawThe letters to the Romans, Galatians, and Hebrews emphasize numerous ways the Law of Moses was insufficientIt could not deliver the promise made to Abraham (Rom. 4:13)Moses law could not justify a sinner or impart life (Gal. 3:11; 21)Moses law made nothing perfect (Heb. 7:18-19; 10:1,4)So the Law of Moses was taken away, priesthood was changedEph. 2:14-16 Christ abolished the Mosaic law Heb. 7:11-12 priesthood and law changedHeb. 8:13 Old covenant was obsolete, replaced by new covenantActs 15:1-29 Apostles & elders in Jerusalem did not bind Law of Moses or circumcision on Gentile believers

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Summarizing the laws of the kingdom (Eph. 2:8-10)Salvation is the gift of grace (8)Acts 15:11 - saved by the grace of JesusRom. 3:24 - justified as a gift by His graceRom. 6:23 - free gift of God is eternal lifeSalvation is obtained through faith (9)Rom. 3:30 - circumcised & uncircumcised both require faithGal. 2:16; 3:8,22,24 - justified by faith see also Heb. 11:6Salvation is kept by walking in good works (10)1 Tim. 4:16 & Rom. 2:7 - they who persevere in doing good will receive eternal life, salvationJms. 1:22; 2:17-26 - doers of the word & faith without works is deadTit. 2:11-12 - Grace instructs us to deny ungodlinessRom 13:8-10 - the law is summed up in this: love your neighbor

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Where do the Gospels belong?Some today, even in churches of Christ, teach that Jesus words in the Gospels are not part of the new covenant since Jesus lived under the Law of Moses. They teach that Jesus instructions were nothing more than commentary on the Law of Moses, applied only to Jews, and are not binding on the rest of the world. This is done primarily to avoid Jesus teaching on divorce/remarriage. But notice what the Scriptures say: Jesuss parables taught how to enter and live in the kingdomWhat Jesus taught on divorce superseded what the Law of Moses said on it (Matt. 5:31-32; 19:3-9)Jesus taught about the church (Matt. 16:18; 18:15-17)Jesus taught baptism before His death (John 3:3,5,26)The Gospel of the KingdomThe Kingdoms Laws

Where do the Gospels belong? (continued)teaching them to observe all that I commanded you (Matt. 28:20)He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day (John 12:48)The Holy Spirit taught the Apostles what Jesus taught (John 14:26; 16:13-15)The Apostles teachings were from Jesus (1 Cor. 11:23; Gal. 1:11-12; 1 Thess. 4:2; 2 Pet. 1:16; 3:2)The message was first spoken through the Lord (Heb. 2:3-4)We must obey Jesus commandments (1 John 2:3-6; 2 John 6; John 14:15,21)Jesus is King, His Word is lawthe four Gospels are part of the laws of the Kingdom today!The Gospel of the KingdomThe Kingdoms Laws

Summary of the Kingdoms lawsThe King makes the laws, not the citizensLaws exist to establish accountability, define sin, ensure justice, and comfort us with guidance on how to please GodJesus laws are better than the Law of MosesThe laws are summed up in how salvation is offered, obtained, and kept: grace, faith, and obedience to God by doing good works and loving our neighborsThe words of Jesus in the Gospels are part of the law today and apply to every person

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Gods grace makes it possible for you to enter the kingdom today.If you have faith, you can receive the gift.Obey the Gospel: believe, repent, confess, be baptized, and God will give you the gift! (Mk. 16:16)If you previously entered but have since departed, will you repent and return? The Gospel of the Kingdom

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