In those days, John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 3:1–2 (NIV).

What Is The Kingdom of God?

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9–10 (NIV)

For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13–14 (NIV)

Rescued: To draw or snatch from danger, rescue, deliver.

The kingdom of God is the redemptive presence of God. Richard P. McBrien

Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and power. For He must reign. 1 Corinthians 15:24–25 (ESV)

The Gospel Of The Kingdom

From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17 (NIV)

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Matthew 4:23 (NIV)

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Matthew 7:21 (NIV)

If it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Matthew 12:28 (NIV)

The Parables Of The Kingdom

The disciples came to Him and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Matthew 13:10–11 (NIV)

The Kingdom Authenticated

Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 17:20–21 (NIV)

The Presence Of Jesus

Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:19–20 (NIV)

Among the lampstands was someone like a Son of Man, dressed in a robe reaching down to His feet and with a golden sash around His chest. Revelation 1:13 (NIV)

Proclaiming The Gospel

The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour. Luke 4:18–19 (NIV)

Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. John 3:3 (NIV)

The Power Of The Spirit

Exalted to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Acts 2:32–33 (NIV).

Childlike Faith

He said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3 (NIV)

Active Faith

Indeed, from the days of John the Baptizer until this moment, the kingdom of heaven is being taken by storm, and the strong and forceful ones claim it for themselves eagerly… He who has ears, let him be hearing. Matthew 11:11, 15 (WUESTNT)

The kingdom has come with holy power and magnificent energy that has been pushing back the frontiers of darkness. …The kingdom is making great strides; now is the time for courageous souls, forceful people, to take hold of it. D.A. Carson