Matt. 25:30

[Craigbythesea]

Jesus is Lord,

Logic tells me that in order for Jesus to find you, he had to discover where you were. My question, again, is where were you hiding?

 

[Craigbythesea]

Ed,

The Greek word that is translated in John 3:16 as “believes” is a present active participle in the nominative case, and is masculine in gender and singular in number. According to this verse, only those persons who are actively believing in Jesus have everlasting life. Tertullian, in the third century, used this very verse to warn wayward Christians that they were in danger of eternal damnation.

 

[Ed Edwards]

Originally posted by Jesus is Lord:
This is just logic: lost - found
Jesus came to seek and to save me. He found me like the sheperd found his one sheep he was looking for. I was lost. He came to seek me. Now I am found! Glory to God!

Amen, JEsus is Lord -- Preach it!

I hear when a lamb is want to wander off
from the shepherd, the shepherd breaks
it leg. Then the shepherd carries the
lamb on his neck while the leg heals.
Would the Lord God who created the
Universe do any less for us, if we are
prone to wander off?

Jesus saves to the uttermost!
(not Jesus saves for a few days)

 

[Jesus is Lord]

Originally posted by Craigbythesea:
Jesus is Lord,

Logic tells me that in order for Jesus to find you, he had to discover where you were. My question, again, is where were you hiding?

Webster´s Dictionary 1828
find - [...] to obtain by seeking.

My logic is the Holy Bible. And the written Word of God tells me that Jesus came to seek me (Luke 19:10). Ask Him where I was hiding. He knows where He found me!

 

[Craigbythesea]

Originally posted by Ed Edwards:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Jesus is Lord:
This is just logic: lost - found
Jesus came to seek and to save me. He found me like the sheperd found his one sheep he was looking for. I was lost. He came to seek me. Now I am found! Glory to God!

Amen, JEsus is Lord -- Preach it!

I hear when a lamb is want to wander off
from the shepherd, the shepherd breaks
it leg. Then the shepherd carries the
lamb on his neck while the leg heals.
Would the Lord God who created the
Universe do any less for us, if we are
prone to wander off?

Jesus saves to the uttermost!
(not Jesus saves for a few days)

</font>[/QUOTE]Ed,

The Bible tells us specifically about some lambs with broken legs who were so persistent in abandoning their faith that they managed to wander off.

The Ante-Nicene Church Father taught that the eternal destiny of such lambs is eternal damnation.

Zane Hodges teaches that the eternal destiny of such lambs is a place in heaven where there will be “weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

J. D. Faust teaches that such lambs do not have a part in the millennial reign of Christ, but will subsequently be with Jesus.

Many others teach that all of the lamb’s sins are covered by the blood and their immediate eternal destiny is in heaven with Jesus, the angels, and all the saints.

Still others teach that such lambs, upon death, will be in a state of sleep until the resurrection of the saints.

Still others teach some other doctrines.

But, going back to Matt. 25:30, where is the place of “weeping and gnashing of teeth?” What does the Bible really teach about this place?

 

[Ed Edwards]

Originally posted by Craigbythesea:
The Ante-Nicene Church Father taught that the eternal destiny of such lambs is eternal damnation.

How interesting!
the ante-Nicene church fathers teach
contrary to the ante-Nicene scripture.

Most common favorite verse among Christians:
John 3:16 (HSCB):
For God loved the world in this way: He
gave His only Son, so that everyone who
believes in Him will not perish but have
eternal life.

Most frequent favorite verse among
agnostics and atheists:
Matthew 7:1 (HCSB):
Do not judge, so that you won't be judged.

 

[Craigbythesea]

How interesting!
the ante-Nicene church fathers teach
contrary to the ante-Nicene scripture.

How interesting! Ed believes that the Ante-Nice Scriptures are so difficult to understand that no one understood them till the 15th Century. Personally, I believe that the Scriptures were inspired by God and penned by men as the Holy Spirit gave them the words to write. Therefore it is impossible for me to believe that the Bible was so poorly written that no one was able to understand it for 1500 years, and impossible for me to believe that it is grossly misunderstood today by almost all Christians except for those with strong Calvinistic leanings. Calvinistic Baptists might want to consider that if it were not for John Calvin and his confusion regarding the Bible, there would be no such thing as Calvinistic Baptists, and many more Baptists would believe the truth regarding salvation rather than the errors taught by Calvin.

 

[Ed Edwards]

Originally posted by Craigbythesea:
Ed believes that the Ante-Nice Scriptures are so difficult to understand that no one understood them till the 15th Century.

I will specify what i believe.
You are not authorized to specify my beliefs.
I can do it myself. Thank you for
your speedy and mandatory compliance.

Calvin understood God?
Arminius understood people the way God does.

 

[Craigbythesea]

Calvin understood God?
Arminius understood people the way God does.

Well said.

 

[av1611jim]

Originally posted by Craigbythesea:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by av1611jim:
My intent was to stay out of this one. No! Really!

Anywho! The statement was made that (in essence) one finds it hard to believe that no one believed kingdom exclusion b4 the council of nicea. (or something like that.)
"the Epistle of Polycarp to the Phillipians"
"knowing that 'by grace ye are saved, not of works', but by the will of God through Jesus Christ...But He who raised Him up from the dead will raise us up also, IF WE DO HIS WILL, and walk in His commandments, and love what He loved,..." "'blessed are the poor, and those that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of God' knowing, then, that 'God is not mocked', we ought to WALK WORTHY of His commandment and glory, if we please Him in this present world, we shall receive also the furture world according as He has promised to us that He will raise us again from the dead, and that if we live worthily of Him, 'we shall also reign with Him'"..."'neither fornicaters, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, shall inherit THE KINGDOM OF GOD' nor those who do things inconsistent and unbecoming"."Let us then serve Him in FEAR and with all REVERENCE, even as He Himself has commanded us, and as the APOSTLES who preached the Gospel unto us, and the PROPHETS who proclaimed the coming of the Lord.(have alike taught us)."
(I used single quotes to show where Polycarp was quoting Scripture and doubles for his own words.)(the elipses are for brevity in typing and not for context chopping.)
Ummmm.Craig? Get your facts straight. Men as early as Polycarp were teaching this. How much more do you need to believe it?
Jim

Dear Sir,

Perhaps you misunderstood my statements . The doctrine of "Kingdom Exclusion" (otherwise known as "Millennial Exclusion”) was not taught by ANY of the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers. According to this doctrine, naughty Christians will not enter the Millennial Kingdom, but they will spend eternity with Jesus after the 1000 years have passed. Polycarp, like all of the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers, believed that naughty Christians were in danger of spending eternity in hell (as opposed to simply missing out on the Millennial reign of Christ), a much worse punishment than that imagined by J. D. Faust or Zane C. Hodges . The contemporary concept of eternal security does not appear in any Christian writings until the 15th century, although Augustine suggested the general concept in some of his final writings, but these writings are generally considered to be substantially inferior to his earlier writings and are very seldom quoted.

The doctrine of "Kingdom Exclusion" (otherwise known as "Millennial Exclusion”) is exclusively a consequence of people who believe in eternal security trying to reconcile with that doctrine warnings of future punishment for sinful behavior on the part of Christians . All of the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers believed that future punishment to be eternal rather than temporal (during the millennium). </font>[/QUOTE]Sir;
I have given you the direct quote from Polycarp. The context of his statement is the Kingdom Of God, (i.e. Millenial reign with Jesus), yet you refuse to believe it. That is certainly your perogative, given the Baptist distinctive of liberty of conscience.
You say he did NOT teach conditional entrance into the Kingdom, and that (supposedly) his view is to that of heaven? Yet you will notice that Polycarp's epistle, (like many of Paul's) is addressed to a church. A church is made up of believers. Hence they are ALREADY saved people.
Polycarp's comments make absolutely NO SENSE if he is teaching, 'hey guys. I know yer saved but be careful, you could lose it' cuz Jesus can't keep you saved like Peter said (1 Peter 1:5)! I know cuz' I talked to him and he said that when he said that, he really didn't mean it."
(sarcasm)
No sir. You may SAY that the ante-nicene church fathers did not teach this doctrine but it simply is not true. You will interpret what they say your way and I will simply believe they meant what they said, knowing they were taught by the very men who walked with Jesus.
Jim
Forgive my sarcasm please. I showed you what Polycarp said but you still deny he said what he said. You want to place your theology onto him rather than take it at face value.

 

[Craigbythesea]

The Kingdom of God is NOT the millennial reign of Christ! If you will do a search of the phrase, "Kingdom of God," in the New Testament, you will find that I am right and that you are dead wrong!

 

[Bartholomew]

Hi Craig,

Sorry for being out of this discussion for so long - I've been pretty busy recently, and I kind of forgot about this thread. I will join in again in a week (or maybe less). However, for now I will say this: I HAVE done a search, not only for "kingdom of God", but for every reference of the word "kingdom" in the NT. As far as I can see, the majority of times this phrase is used it refers to something physical and future, which Christ will reign over when he returns. I do not see what else this can be, other than the millennium.

 

[Craigbythesea]

Hi Bartholomew,

I am looking forward to your future input in this thread

. Are you familiar with the following works:

Jesus and the Kingdom of God by G. R. Beasley-Murray
The Kingdom of God Visualized by Ray E. Baughman
The Kingdom of God by Alexander Balmain Bruce
The Kingdom of God by John Bright
Jesus and the Kingdom by George Eldon Ladd
The Theocratic Kingdom by George N. H. Peters (three large volume)


Craig

 

[DeafPosttrib]

Hello!

Good afternoon! I let you know, I am making post on this while I am at my friend's condo. My computer still have problem with pop-ups attacks or virus. It needs to be fixed this week. I am fraustrate with it.

Some baptists like Joey Faust believes Matt 25:30 is a temporary for during millennium kingdom. Christ does not saying this verse is a temporary.

Faust believes Galatians 5:21 speaks of Christians sins cannot enter the kingdom of God means, cannot enter millennial kingdom.

I told Faust in the email about 4 weeks ago. Apostle Paul never saying 'kingdom of God' speak of millennial kingdom, because he never mentioned it, 'a thousand years'. I told him on the context of Gal. 5:19-21 speaks of named of many sins, that person who doing wicked things, cannot enter eternality life- everlasting punishment.

Also, in John 3:3,7 - Christ tells us, we MUST BE BORN AGAIN, OR.....cannot have eternal life. How does I know 'kingdom of God' speaks of eternal life? Read context in that same chapter three of John. Look to John 3:16, promises us, whosoever believing on Jesus Christ shall never go perish(everlasting punishment), but hace EVERLASTING LIFE.

So, therefore, Gal. 5:19-21 speak very clear about any person who do wicked things, cannot have eternal life, go to everlasting punishment.

Matt 25:30 speaks of 'outer darkness' is very obivously means, everlasting punishment, not temporary.

In Christ
Rev. 22:20-Amen!

 

[av1611jim]

Craig;
I agree with bartholomew. I also have done the same search. I concur that this is a physical, literal, earthly kingdom in which Jesus will preside as King for 1000 yrs, after which He will deliver said Kingdom up unto His Father and THEN the new heaven and new earth will appear.
This is plain in scripture revelation.
ONLY by spiritualizing and re-interpreting plain language, and doting about meanings of words can you come to the conclusion which you and your gang espouse.
Jim

 

[Craigbythesea]

Forgive my sarcasm please. I showed you what Polycarp said but you still deny he said what he said. You want to place your theology onto him rather than take it at face value.

Jim,

Just the opposite is true!

In his Epistle to the Philippians, Polycarp used the phrase “kingdom of God” only twice:

Chapter II.-An Exhortation to Virtue.

"Wherefore, girding up your loins,"8 "serve the Lord in fear"9 and truth, as those who have forsaken the vain, empty talk and error of the multitude, and "believed in Him who raised up our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead, and gave Him glory,"10 and a throne at His right hand. To Him all things11 in heaven and on earth are subject. Him every spirit serves. He comes as the Judge of the living and the dead.12 His blood will God require of those who do not believe in Him.13 But He who raised Him up from the dead will raise14 up us also, if we do His will, and walk in His commandments, and love what He loved, keeping ourselves from all unrighteousness, covetousness, love of money, evil speaking, false witness; "not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing,"15 or blow for blow, or cursing for cursing, but being mindful of what the Lord said in His teaching: "Judge not, that ye be not judged;16 forgive, and it shall be forgiven unto you;17 be merciful, that ye may obtain mercy;18 with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again;19 and once more, "Blessed are the poor, and those that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of God."20

Chapter V.-The Duties of Deacons, Youths, and Virgins.

Knowing, then, that "God is not mocked,"29 we ought to walk worthy of His commandment and glory. In like manner should the deacons be blameless before the face of His righteousness, as being the servants of God and Christ,30 and not of men. They must not be slanderers, double-tongued,31 or lovers of money, but temperate in all things, compassionate, industrious, walking according to the truth of the Lord, who was the servant32 of all. If we please Him in this present world, we shall receive also the future world, according as He has promised to us that He will raise us again from the dead, and that if we live33 worthily of Him, "we shall also reign together with Him,"34 provided only we believe. In like manner, let the young men also be blameless in all things, being especially careful to preserve purity, and keeping themselves in, as with a bridle, from every kind of evil. For it is well that they should be cut off from35 the lusts that are in the world, since "every lust warreth against the spirit; "36 and "neither fornicators, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, shall inherit the kingdom of God,"37 nor those who do things inconsistent and unbecoming. Wherefore, it is needful to abstain from all these things, being subject to the presbyters and deacons, as unto God and Christ. The virgins also must walk in a blameless and pure conscience.

In Chapter II, Polycarp is quoting from Matt. 5:3 and 5:10,

Matt. 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matt. 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Matt. 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matt. 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matt. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Matt. 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matt. 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Notice here that Matthew does not use the words “kingdom of God,” but rather he wrote “kingdom of heaven.”

In Chapter V, Polycarp is quoting from 1 Cor. 6:9-10,
1Co 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
1Co 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Notice here that Paul is warning Christians that those who do such things shall NOT inherit the kingdom of God!


Where in this Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians is he teaching eternal security???

 

[Craigbythesea]

Deafposttrib,

I am glad to see that you are back with us

. I pray that your computer will be fixed so that you will no longer have your problems with it.

 

[Craigbythesea]

Originally posted by av1611jim:
Craig;
I agree with bartholomew. I also have done the same search. I concur that this is a physical, literal, earthly kingdom in which Jesus will preside as King for 1000 yrs, after which He will deliver said Kingdom up unto His Father and THEN the new heaven and new earth will appear.
This is plain in scripture revelation.
ONLY by spiritualizing and re-interpreting plain language, and doting about meanings of words can you come to the conclusion which you and your gang espouse.
Jim

Well, Jim, you certainly have the right to be wrong! The truth, however, is that the disciples did not have a clue to the idea of a temporary kingdom, physical or otherwise. They were looking for a physical, eternal kingdom in which the Christ would reign instead of a Roman emperor . Jesus told his disciples that they were barking up the wrong tree, but they ignored him and tried to make a king out of Him . Jesus NEVER said anything about a temporary physical kingdom.

 

[Craigbythesea]

Here are some "kingdom" passages in the New Testament for your consideration:

Matt. 3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

Matt. 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

Matt. 4:23 And Jesus was going about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people.

Matt. 5:10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:19 "Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and so teaches others, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:20 "For I say to you, that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 6:10 'Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.

Matt. 6:13 'And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.]'

Matt. 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.

Matt. 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.

Matt. 8:11 "And I say to you, that many shall come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven;

Matt. 8:12 but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. "

Matt. 9:35 And Jesus was going about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

Matt. 10:7 "And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'

Matt. 11:11 "Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matt. 11:12 "And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.

Matt. 12:25 And knowing their thoughts He said to them, "Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt. 12:28 "But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Matt. 13:11 And He answered and said to them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted.

Matt. 13:19 "When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is the one on whom seed was sown beside the road.

Matt. 13:24 He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Matt. 13:31 He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field;

Matt. 13:33 He spoke another parable to them, "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of meal, until it was all leavened."

Matt. 13:38 and the field is the world; and as for the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil one;

Matt. 13:41 "The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness,

Matt. 13:43 "Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

Matt. 13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.

Matt. 13:45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls,

Matt. 13:47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea, and gathering fish of every kind;

Matt. 13:52 And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old."

Matt. 16:19 "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

Matt. 16:28 "Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who shall not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."

Matt. 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

Matt. 18:23 "For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a certain king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.

Matt. 18:3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 18:4 "Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 19:12 "For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it."

Matt. 19:14 But Jesus said, "Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Matt. 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 19:24 "And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

Matt. 20:1 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

Matt. 20:21 And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She *said to Him, "Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left."

Matt. 21:31 "Which of the two did the will of his father?" They *said, "The latter." Jesus *said to them, "Truly I say to you that the tax-gatherers and harlots will get into the kingdom of God before you.

Matt. 21:43 "Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you, and be given to a nation producing the fruit of it.

Matt. 22:2 "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king, who gave a wedding feast for his son.

Matt. 23:13 "But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from men; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.

Matt. 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end shall come.

Matt. 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Matt. 25:34 "Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Matt. 26:29 "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."

Mark 1:15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel."

Mark 3:24 "And if a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

Mark 4:11 And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but those who are outside get everything in parables,

Mark 4:26 And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil;

Mark 4:30 And He said, "How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it?

Mark 6:23 And he swore to her, "Whatever you ask of me, I will give it to you; up to half of my kingdom."

Mark 9:1 And He was saying to them, "Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who shall not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power."

Mark 9:47 "And if your eye causes you to stumble, cast it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes, to be cast into hell,

Mark 10:14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Mark 10:15 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all."

Mark 10:23 And Jesus, looking around, *said to His disciples, "How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!"

Mark 10:24 And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus *answered again and *said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!

Mark 10:25 "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

Mark 11:10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David; Hosanna in the highest!"

Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And after that, no one would venture to ask Him any more questions.

Mark 14:25 "Truly I say to you, I shall never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God."

Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent member of the Council, who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; and he gathered up courage and went in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Luke 1:33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and His kingdom will have no end. "

Luke 4:43 But He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for I was sent for this purpose."

Luke 6:20 And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke 7:28 "I say to you, among those born of women, there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."

Luke 8:1 And it came about soon afterwards, that He began going about from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God; and the twelve were with Him,

Luke 8:10 And He said, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, in order that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND.

Luke 9:11 But the multitudes were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing.

Luke 9:2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God, and to perform healing.

Luke 9:6 And departing, they began going about among the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

Luke 9:27 "But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who shall not taste death until they see the kingdom of God."

Luke 9:60 But He said to him, "Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God."

Luke 9:62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

Luke 10:11 'Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you; yet be sure of this, that the kingdom of God has come near.'

Luke 10:9 and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.'

Luke 11:17 But He knew their thoughts, and said to them, "Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls.

Luke 11:18 "And if Satan also is divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.

Luke 11:2 And He said to them, "When you pray, say: # 'Father, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come.

Luke 11:20 "But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 12:31 "But seek for His kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.

Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.

Luke 13:18 Therefore He was saying, "What is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it?

Luke 13:20 And again He said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God?

Luke 13:28 "There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth there when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being cast out.

Luke 13:29 "And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

Luke 14:15 And when one of those who were reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, "Blessed is everyone who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!"

Luke 16:16 "The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John; since then the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

Luke 17:20 Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed;

Luke 17:21 nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or, 'There it is!' For behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst. "

Luke 18:16 But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Luke 18:17 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all."

Luke 18:24 And Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!

Luke 18:25 "For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

Luke 18:29 And He said to them, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,

Luke 19:11 And while they were listening to these things, He went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

Luke 19:12 He said therefore, "A certain nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return.

Luke 19:15 "And it came about that when he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him in order that he might know what business they had done.

Luke 21:31 "Even so you, too, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.

Luke 22:16 for I say to you, I shall never again eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. "

Luke 22:18 for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes. "

Luke 22:29 and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

Luke 22:30 that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 23:42 And he was saying, "Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!"

Luke 23:51 (he had not consented to their plan and action), a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God;

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

John 18:36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm."

Acts 1:3 To these He also presented Himself alive, after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days, and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Acts 1:6 And so when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, "Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?"

Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.

Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."

Acts 19:8 And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:25 "And now, behold, I know that all of you, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will see my face no more.

Acts 28:23 And when they had set a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God, and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening.

Acts 28:31 preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.

Rom. 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

1 Cor. 4:20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in words, but in power.

1 Cor. 6:10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Cor. 6:9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,

1 Cor. 15:24 then comes the end, when He delivers up the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power.

1 Cor. 15:50 Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

Gal. 5:21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Eph. 5:5 For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

Col. 1:13 For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,

Col. 4:11 and also Jesus who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision; and they have proved to be an encouragement to me.

1 Thess. 2:12 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

2 Thess. 1:5 This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.

2 Tim. 4:1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:

2 Tim. 4:18 The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Heb. 1:8 But of the Son He says,
" THY THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER,
AND THE RIGHTEOUS SCEPTER IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM.

Heb. 12:28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;

James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

2 Pet. 1:11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.

Rev. 1:6 and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father; to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Rev. 1:9 I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos, because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

Rev. 5:10 "And Thou hast made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth."

Rev. 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there arose loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever."

Rev. 12:10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, who accuses them before our God day and night.

 

[Bartholomew]

Craig, what's your point with those passages? I think most of them support the idea that the kingdom of God means the millennium.