Kingdom Christians

In studying yesterday, what the gospel is not, let us turn to what the gospel really is. The good news of the kingdom must be understood from the viewpoint of covenant. Covenant is an agreement between two parties which is an exchange of vows or acceptance by faith of promises made. Jesus said to His disciples, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. (Mark 14:24) His blood is the sign of the new covenant that God was making with man through His Son Jesus. He would die so that we can live. Through Christ, Gods Kingdom comes to live within us and we become a part of His Kingdom. The Father initiated everything in reaching out to us through Christ Jesus to bring forgiveness, reconciliation, healing and acceptance as His own children. We do not save ourselves for we are unable. But our part of the covenant demands a response to Gods initiative of love and mercy. Our response to Gods work of grace should include the following from Dale Stoles book, Good News That Transforms (page 128).


The Essentials of Salvation

· Hear
· Believe
· Receive

The Evidence of Salvation

· Repent
· Confess
· Turn

The Confirmation of Salvation

· Be Baptized


Kingdom Christians understand that they no longer belong to themselves, but have entered into a covenant with the King of Glory. They are His. The attitudes and qualities of a Kingdom Christian can be found in the qualities of life that Jesus proclaimed in His word. For instance, the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew chapters 5-7 are wonderful descriptions of people who have adopted Kingdom of God living.



Meditation...

Try reading Matthew 5-7 from a perspective of being under the loving dominion of the King of Glory.


What one thing can you do this week that is a reflection of the Kingdom of God to this darkened world? Now go do it in Jesus name!!!