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UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM
PRINCIPLES
UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM
PRINCIPLES
Principles of the
KINGDOM
Principles of the
KINGDOM
UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM
PRINCIPLES
UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM
PRINCIPLES
Principles of the
KINGDOM
Principles of the
KINGDOM
What is a KingdomWhat is a Kingdom
• A KINGDOM IS THE A KINGS’ SOVREIGN INFLUENCE, IMPACT, RULERSHIP OVER HIS TERRITORY.
• A KINGDOM IS THE GOVERNING IMPACT OF A KING’S WILL, INTENT AND PURPOSE OVER A DOMAIN .
• A KINGDOM IS A KINGS’ INFLUENCE OVER A PEOPLE AND A DOMAIN.
• A KINGDOM IS A GOVERNMENT LED BY A KING IMPACTING A TERRITORY.
• A KINGDOM IS THE A KINGS’ SOVREIGN INFLUENCE, IMPACT, RULERSHIP OVER HIS TERRITORY.
• A KINGDOM IS THE GOVERNING IMPACT OF A KING’S WILL, INTENT AND PURPOSE OVER A DOMAIN .
• A KINGDOM IS A KINGS’ INFLUENCE OVER A PEOPLE AND A DOMAIN.
• A KINGDOM IS A GOVERNMENT LED BY A KING IMPACTING A TERRITORY.
What is a KingdomWhat is a Kingdom
• A Country governed/ruled by A KING • Soverign rulership and governing
influence of the King over his territory (his domain) – impacting it with his will, purpose and intent
– The nature of the King is produced in the Kingdom.
• A Country governed/ruled by A KING • Soverign rulership and governing
influence of the King over his territory (his domain) – impacting it with his will, purpose and intent
– The nature of the King is produced in the Kingdom.
Characteristics of a KingdomCharacteristics of a Kingdom
• The key to Kingdom is TERRITORITY. • Kingdom’s Territory is call DOMAIN.• KING-DOM-AIM – “KINGDOM” • The Glory of Kingdoms is TERRITORIAL
INFLUENCE.• All Kingdoms EXPAND.• The First Kingdom in existence is THE KINGDOM OF
HEAVEN.• The message of the bible is about a king, a kingdom
and his royal offspring.
• The key to Kingdom is TERRITORITY. • Kingdom’s Territory is call DOMAIN.• KING-DOM-AIM – “KINGDOM” • The Glory of Kingdoms is TERRITORIAL
INFLUENCE.• All Kingdoms EXPAND.• The First Kingdom in existence is THE KINGDOM OF
HEAVEN.• The message of the bible is about a king, a kingdom
and his royal offspring.
What is A King What is A King • King – Ruler of a nation or territory,
inherited and ruler for life
• Matthew 2:2 – Jesus Christ was born a King• Mark 1:14-15 – Came Preaching the Kingdom
of God• Mark 15:32 – Died a King• I Tim 6:15 – Is the King of Kings and Lord of
Lords• Jesus is Our King. We are Heirs of His
Kingdom
• King – Ruler of a nation or territory, inherited and ruler for life
• Matthew 2:2 – Jesus Christ was born a King• Mark 1:14-15 – Came Preaching the Kingdom
of God• Mark 15:32 – Died a King• I Tim 6:15 – Is the King of Kings and Lord of
Lords• Jesus is Our King. We are Heirs of His
Kingdom
Jesus MissionJesus Mission
• John 18:37• "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact,
for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
• Gal 4:4• 4 But when the fullness of the time was
come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, KJV
• John 18:37• "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact,
for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
• Gal 4:4• 4 But when the fullness of the time was
come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, KJV
Kingdom Manifested Kingdom Manifested
• Kingdom that was hoped for was at-hand in Jesus – Matthew 3:2
• Jesus Preached the Presence of the Kingdom – Matthew 4:17
• Time Fulfilled and Kingdom of God and hand - Mark 1:15
• Kingdom Come Unto You – Matthew 12:28• Jesus was the full embodiment of the
Kingdom
• Kingdom that was hoped for was at-hand in Jesus – Matthew 3:2
• Jesus Preached the Presence of the Kingdom – Matthew 4:17
• Time Fulfilled and Kingdom of God and hand - Mark 1:15
• Kingdom Come Unto You – Matthew 12:28• Jesus was the full embodiment of the
Kingdom
Importance of the KingdomImportance of the Kingdom
• To Understand Jesus Teachings
• Fulfillment - Luke 4:21
• Through Jesus the Kingdom made its entrance through Human History
• To Understand Jesus Teachings
• Fulfillment - Luke 4:21
• Through Jesus the Kingdom made its entrance through Human History
What is the Kingdom of God What is the Kingdom of God
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost – Romans 14:17
• Righteouseness - Matthew 5:20 – (Scribes and Pharisees were self-righteous. Our righteousness must be about God’s righteousness
• Peace – John 14:27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1, & Romans 8:6 ~ Inner Peace because Trust is in God through Christ
• Joy – John 15:11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22-23 & Jude 1:24 ~ Pleasant emotions, delight
• Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in
Right Standing
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost – Romans 14:17
• Righteouseness - Matthew 5:20 – (Scribes and Pharisees were self-righteous. Our righteousness must be about God’s righteousness
• Peace – John 14:27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1, & Romans 8:6 ~ Inner Peace because Trust is in God through Christ
• Joy – John 15:11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22-23 & Jude 1:24 ~ Pleasant emotions, delight
• Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in
Right Standing
The Kingdom Has ComeThe Kingdom Has Come
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God is come unto you.
(Matthew 12:28)
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God is come unto you.
(Matthew 12:28)
The Kingdom Within YouThe Kingdom Within You
Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! For, behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.
Luke 17:21
Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! For, behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.
Luke 17:21
Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God
Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God
• Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God used interchangeably in the Gospels
• Mark and Luke – Kingdom of God
• Matthew – Kingdom of Heaven
• Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God used interchangeably in the Gospels
• Mark and Luke – Kingdom of God
• Matthew – Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus Prayer to Our Father Jesus Prayer to Our Father
• John 17
• 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. NIV
• John 17
• 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. NIV
We Are AmbassadorsWe Are Ambassadors
Ambassador – An official representative of the King. A political appointee whose job is to represent and speak for his/her home government before the rulers of other countries.
• II Corinthians 5:20 – We are Empowered
• We Have Been Appointed!!!
Ambassador – An official representative of the King. A political appointee whose job is to represent and speak for his/her home government before the rulers of other countries.
• II Corinthians 5:20 – We are Empowered
• We Have Been Appointed!!!
Goal of An AmbassadorGoal of An Ambassador
• Influence the Territory of his Kingdom Government – Chief Ambassador is Jesus Christ
• Ephesians 6:20
• Influence the Territory of his Kingdom Government – Chief Ambassador is Jesus Christ
• Ephesians 6:20
What is a PrincipleWhat is a Principle
• Principle – Law or rule, belief or idea that guides you; rule or belief governing one’s personal behavior
• Biblical Principle – General Truth
• The Bible communicates to us essentially in principles. Extract the truth from biblical contact and re-apply it.
• Principle – Law or rule, belief or idea that guides you; rule or belief governing one’s personal behavior
• Biblical Principle – General Truth
• The Bible communicates to us essentially in principles. Extract the truth from biblical contact and re-apply it.
God’s Priority and Principle of the Kingdom
God’s Priority and Principle of the Kingdom
• Matthew 6:25-33• “Seek First His Kingdom”
• Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in Right Standing
• Make the Kingdom of God – Priority.• Seek – Pursue and Study• Righteousness – Legal Term, be in Right Position.
Align self with the Government.• The Kingdom of God is more important than food,
water, clothing, shelter, and every other basic human need.
• Matthew 6:25-33• “Seek First His Kingdom”
• Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in Right Standing
• Make the Kingdom of God – Priority.• Seek – Pursue and Study• Righteousness – Legal Term, be in Right Position.
Align self with the Government.• The Kingdom of God is more important than food,
water, clothing, shelter, and every other basic human need.
Concept of KingsConcept of Kings
• Jesus came to the earth and reestablished the Kingdom
• Only a king can establish a Kingdom
• Jesus said His Kingdom not of this world
• Central component of Kingdom
• Only source of authority
• Sovereignty is inherent.
• Jesus came to the earth and reestablished the Kingdom
• Only a king can establish a Kingdom
• Jesus said His Kingdom not of this world
• Central component of Kingdom
• Only source of authority
• Sovereignty is inherent.
Concept of LordConcept of Lord
• Every King is Lord (Lordship Makes King Unique)
• King relates to Dominion, Lord relates to Domain
• Dominion refers to King’s Authority
• Domain refers to Territory
• Lord is Owner. Confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
• God is the Lord – Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Psalm 24:1-2
• Earth was given to Man to manage – Psalm 115:15-16
• Every King is Lord (Lordship Makes King Unique)
• King relates to Dominion, Lord relates to Domain
• Dominion refers to King’s Authority
• Domain refers to Territory
• Lord is Owner. Confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
• God is the Lord – Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Psalm 24:1-2
• Earth was given to Man to manage – Psalm 115:15-16
Principles of LordshipPrinciples of Lordship• King personally owns everything in his domain
(Everything belongs to the King)
• Use of anything in the Kingdom is a privilege
• King can give or distribute anything to anyone in his kingdom because He owns it
• Submissin to the King’s lordship means that we have no right to ourselves. Jesus Christ is Lord.
• King personally owns everything in his domain (Everything belongs to the King)
• Use of anything in the Kingdom is a privilege
• King can give or distribute anything to anyone in his kingdom because He owns it
• Submissin to the King’s lordship means that we have no right to ourselves. Jesus Christ is Lord.
Principles of Lordship (cont.)Principles of Lordship (cont.)
• Obedience is acknowledgement of Lordship
• Thanksgiving is an acknowledgement of the king’s lordship
• The word “Lord” can never be used with the word “but”
• Obedience is acknowledgement of Lordship
• Thanksgiving is an acknowledgement of the king’s lordship
• The word “Lord” can never be used with the word “but”
Principles of TerritoryPrinciples of Territory
• Every Kingdom has territory
• Gen 1:1 – In the Beginning God Created the heavens and the earth
• The first thing God gave man was territory.
• Let them have dominion.
• By Prayer we invite God into our domain.
• We have dominion authority. “Bind” lock up or prohibit, “Loose” Unlock or permit - Matthew 18:18
• Land. Domain, Territory – Isaiah 45:18
• Every Kingdom has territory
• Gen 1:1 – In the Beginning God Created the heavens and the earth
• The first thing God gave man was territory.
• Let them have dominion.
• By Prayer we invite God into our domain.
• We have dominion authority. “Bind” lock up or prohibit, “Loose” Unlock or permit - Matthew 18:18
• Land. Domain, Territory – Isaiah 45:18
Principles of Lordship (cont.)Principles of Lordship (cont.)
• Obedience is acknowledgement of Lordship
• Thanksgiving is an acknowledgement of the king’s lordship
• The word “Lord” can never be used with the word “but”
• Obedience is acknowledgement of Lordship
• Thanksgiving is an acknowledgement of the king’s lordship
• The word “Lord” can never be used with the word “but”
Principles of the Constitution Principles of the Constitution
• Heart of all Kingdoms is Constitution
• King’s Covenant is his constitution. Scriptures say, “I, the Lord, say …”
• Originates in the heart, mind and will of the king. Citizens have no input.
• God set out the conditions. Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:8, 15-17
• God’s contract with Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15: 1,5
• Initiated by the king, from the king and for the king’s pleasure
• Heart of all Kingdoms is Constitution
• King’s Covenant is his constitution. Scriptures say, “I, the Lord, say …”
• Originates in the heart, mind and will of the king. Citizens have no input.
• God set out the conditions. Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:8, 15-17
• God’s contract with Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15: 1,5
• Initiated by the king, from the king and for the king’s pleasure
Principles of the Constitution (cont.)Principles of the Constitution (cont.)
• Constitutes the king’s desire for his citizens. (King’s contract for the people)
• States the King’s desires for His citizens (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
• The Bible is: Expressed will of the King in written form, It is the constitution
• God’s Word is Unchanging. Psalm 10:16, Psalm 33:11, Psalm 119:89
• The constitution contains the benefits and privileges of the Citizens. Matt 6:31-33, Matthew 7:7-8, John 3:16, John 5:24, Matthew 18:19-20, Luke 12:32
• The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10
• Constitutes the king’s desire for his citizens. (King’s contract for the people)
• States the King’s desires for His citizens (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
• The Bible is: Expressed will of the King in written form, It is the constitution
• God’s Word is Unchanging. Psalm 10:16, Psalm 33:11, Psalm 119:89
• The constitution contains the benefits and privileges of the Citizens. Matt 6:31-33, Matthew 7:7-8, John 3:16, John 5:24, Matthew 18:19-20, Luke 12:32
• The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10
Principles of the Constitution (cont.)Principles of the Constitution (cont.)
• The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10
Our constitution says,
“The word of the Lord stands forever”
(1 Pet 1:25a)
• The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10
Our constitution says,
“The word of the Lord stands forever”
(1 Pet 1:25a)
Principles of LawPrinciples of Law
• Law is produced to protect the Constitution and to secure the rights of the citizens
• No human society can survive long without laws
• Laws are necessary
• Every Kingdom is governed by laws
• Laws enforce and protect the standards by which the Kingdom operates
• Laws define boundaries. Laws free us to pursue options in a safe environment Psalm 19:7-11
• Law is produced to protect the Constitution and to secure the rights of the citizens
• No human society can survive long without laws
• Laws are necessary
• Every Kingdom is governed by laws
• Laws enforce and protect the standards by which the Kingdom operates
• Laws define boundaries. Laws free us to pursue options in a safe environment Psalm 19:7-11
Principles of Law (cont.)Principles of Law (cont.)
• Seven Principles of Kingdom Law– All creation was designed to function by inherent principles– The principles are called “natural law”
• Natural law has to do with laws concerning the nature of a thing.
– Natural law is the standard for effective function of everything that God has created. Violation of law leads to dysfunction.
– Laws are the key to the successful existence and a guarantee of fulfillment of purpose.
– Laws Protect Purpose. We are to obey all the laws.• Deut 6:5• Leviticus 19:18b
– The purpose for law is to protect the constitutional convenant.– Laws exist to make sure that the provisions of the constitution
are carried out consistently, equitably, and without prejudice for all citizens. Hebrews 6:13-15, 17
– Laws are the conditions of covenant.
• Seven Principles of Kingdom Law– All creation was designed to function by inherent principles– The principles are called “natural law”
• Natural law has to do with laws concerning the nature of a thing.
– Natural law is the standard for effective function of everything that God has created. Violation of law leads to dysfunction.
– Laws are the key to the successful existence and a guarantee of fulfillment of purpose.
– Laws Protect Purpose. We are to obey all the laws.• Deut 6:5• Leviticus 19:18b
– The purpose for law is to protect the constitutional convenant.– Laws exist to make sure that the provisions of the constitution
are carried out consistently, equitably, and without prejudice for all citizens. Hebrews 6:13-15, 17
– Laws are the conditions of covenant.
Principles of Law (cont.)Principles of Law (cont.)
• Laws are built into creation and always carry consequences for violation.
• Torah = Hebrew, means direction and instruction
• Nomos = means to divide out, distribute, came be mean prescribed by custom or by statute. Another meaning of nomos is ‘decreed law established by a state’
• The Bible is legal book of laws that God has established and set forth in written form to define and protect His Kingdom.
• Ethos – Law, custom
• Jeremiah 31:33
• Laws are built into creation and always carry consequences for violation.
• Torah = Hebrew, means direction and instruction
• Nomos = means to divide out, distribute, came be mean prescribed by custom or by statute. Another meaning of nomos is ‘decreed law established by a state’
• The Bible is legal book of laws that God has established and set forth in written form to define and protect His Kingdom.
• Ethos – Law, custom
• Jeremiah 31:33
Principles of KeysPrinciples of Keys
• Principle of Keys– Luke 12:32,
• 32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
– Matthew 16:13-19• 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of
heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
• Principle of Keys– Luke 12:32,
• 32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
– Matthew 16:13-19• 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of
heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Principles of Keys (cont.)Principles of Keys (cont.)
• The key to Keys is Knowledge• Luke 8:10a - Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the
kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
• Key – Asking in Jesus Name (Opens Locks)
• John 14:12-14
• Matthew 14:16-21
• The key to Keys is Knowledge• Luke 8:10a - Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the
kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
• Key – Asking in Jesus Name (Opens Locks)
• John 14:12-14
• Matthew 14:16-21
Principles of Keys (cont.)Principles of Keys (cont.)
• 7 Principles of Keys
– Keys Represent Authority– Keys Represent Access– Key Represent Ownership– Keys Represent Control– Keys Represent Authorization– Keys Represent Power– Keys Represent Freedom
• 7 Principles of Keys
– Keys Represent Authority– Keys Represent Access– Key Represent Ownership– Keys Represent Control– Keys Represent Authorization– Keys Represent Power– Keys Represent Freedom
Principles of Keys (cont.)Principles of Keys (cont.)
• 7 Characteristics of Keys
• Keys are laws• Keys are principles• Keys are systems• Keys activate function• Keys initiate action• Keys are principles by which the King of God operates• Key cannot be substituted by feelings, emotions, wishful
thinking or manipulation.
• 7 Characteristics of Keys
• Keys are laws• Keys are principles• Keys are systems• Keys activate function• Keys initiate action• Keys are principles by which the King of God operates• Key cannot be substituted by feelings, emotions, wishful
thinking or manipulation.
Principles of CitizenshipPrinciples of Citizenship
• Citizenship has Power and Privileges
• Citizenship is not handed out Indiscriminately
• Isaiah 9:6-7– For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be
upon His shoulder. And His name will be calledWonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. NKJV
• Kingdom of God has Principle of Citizenship
• Citizenship has Power and Privileges
• Citizenship is not handed out Indiscriminately
• Isaiah 9:6-7– For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be
upon His shoulder. And His name will be calledWonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. NKJV
• Kingdom of God has Principle of Citizenship
Principles of Citizenship (cont.)Principles of Citizenship (cont.)
• Luke 16:16 – Everyone wants to get into the Kingdom– Once you know and understand the Kingdom,
you want Citizenship
• Ephesians 2:19• 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and
foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
• Phllippians 3:20• 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also
eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (NKJV)
• Luke 16:16 – Everyone wants to get into the Kingdom– Once you know and understand the Kingdom,
you want Citizenship
• Ephesians 2:19• 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and
foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
• Phllippians 3:20• 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also
eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (NKJV)
Principles of Citizenship (cont.)Principles of Citizenship (cont.)
• Colossians 1:12-13– 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us
meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
• Dual Citizenship– Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven– Citizens of earthly nation of Birth
• Colossians 1:12-13– 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us
meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
• Dual Citizenship– Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven– Citizens of earthly nation of Birth
Principles (cont.)Principles (cont.)
• Principle of Citizenship
• Principle of Culture
• Principle of Citizenship
• Principle of Culture