Kingdom of God (Heaven)

How do I get some friends on track about evangelizing the Kingdom of God & discipleship in THIS life instead of worrying just about how to get to heaven?

Is there any hope, mercy, and grace for those who sincerely practice good deeds within other faiths? [Ecclesiastes 12:14, Matthew 7:21-23, John 1:9-13, Ezekiel 18:23, Ezekiel 33:11, Acts 4:12].

Could you explain the mystery of Mark 4:11? Is about a different gospel? REC: "Jesus vs Paul" Chart comparing views found at Mattew713.com under "Charts" section. [Mark 4:11, Hosea 6:4, Matthew 12:26, Mark 3:23-27, 1 Corinthians 2:8, John 15:15, Mark 4:34, Matthew 7:6-7, Ephesians 3:1-7].

What is the best way to help others in the same household to know Christ, as I do (as an adult son)? REC: Steve's books on the Kingdom of God "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 1 & 2" or the free audio books at the website.

How is Chritianity going to survive when it is based on so many false ideas of God? [Daniel 2:35].

What is the best way to introduce someone promoting the “gospel of grace” and is somewhat resistant to hear of the “gospel of the kingdom?” Rec: Steve’s book “Empire of the Risen Son.” [Acts 20:24-25, Matthew 24:14, Acts 28:30, Galatians 1:8].

Was John’s “baptism of repentance” related to the teaching of the Kingdom of God? [Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 40:6, Acts 19:4].

Shouldn't "The Kingdom of God" be included when evangelizing? Rec: Steve's books "Empire of the Risen Son," Vol 1 & 2 or the free topical lecture "The Kingdom of God."

From an Amillennial point of view, why would we need to pray "Thy kingdom come" in the Lord's Prayer? [Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4].

Have you heard of Michael Pearl's book "Eight Kingdoms" in which he says that the "Kingdom of God" and "Kingdom of Heaven" is not synonymous? [Matthew 19:23-24, Luke 15:21].

Would you summarize the theologies "Kingdom Now", "New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)" , and "Dominion Theology" ("Christian Reconstructionism")? [John 17:4].

Did you clarify the difference between "entering" the Kingdom and "inheriting" the Kingdom in your Empire books ? Rec: "Empire of the Risen Son, Vol 1" (chapters 17-18), book by Steve Gregg.

As an Amillennialist, how do you reason we are in the millennium now? Is this an important issue? Rec: Books, Empire of the Risen Son (Vol 1 and Vol 2) by Steve Gregg, free audio at the website. [Psalm 84:10-12, Psalm 90:4, Revelation 20:1-4, Revelation 20:7, Revelation 12, Colossians 2:15, Mark 3:27, Hebrews 2:14, Matthew 28:18-20].

Could you explain what the "Kingdom of God" is? Rec: Steve's books "Empire of the Risen Son ( Vol 1 & 2), or free audiobooks and lectures on the topic at the website. [Mark 1:14, Luke 17:20-21, Colossians 1:13, Daniel 2:44, Revelation 5:9, Matthew 28:20].

Is the Gospel just about the idea that Jesus wants to have a relationship with you?

How does the Bible define "The Gospel?" [1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Mark 1:1, Acts 17:7, Luke 2:17, Psalm 110:1, Hebrews 10:12-13, Matthew 28:18-20, Titus 2:14].

Do you think that your ministry brings people to Christ? Caller then (mistakenly) corrects Steve saying that Jesus spoke considerably more of the "Kingdom of Heaven," than of the "Kingdom of God." Do you think that your ministry brings people to Christ? [Ephesians 4:11].

What can you advise for those of us who have been in the Christian camp all our lives but need to mature and bring God glory? When will we see sanctification? Rec: Topical lectures and Steve's book "Empire of the Risen Son (Vol1 & 2). [John 8:31, Matthew 16:24].

Could you help clarify the nature of the "Kingdom of God?" Is it an actual place? [1 Corinthians 6:9, Luke 13:28, Revelation 3:20, Luke 19:17, Colossians 1:13, Matthew 21:43, Matthew 25:31].

Could you clarify the difference between "heaven" and the "Kingdom of Heaven (or God)?" [Exodus 19:5-6, Luke 17:20, Mark 1:15, Matthew 28:18, 1 Peter 2:9-12].

Why does Jesus say in "the Kingdom of God is near" in the Olivet Discourse? [Luke 21:29-31, Matthew 16:28, Matthew 12:28, Luke 17:21, Daniel 2:44, Mark 4:26-29].

Are you familiar with the "Social Gospel" and "bringing heaven on earth?" [Matthew 6:10, Revelation 21:1-2].

Can you help me better understand the Old Testament passages that appear to be discussing the End Times? [Ezekiel 36-37, Jeremiah 31-33, 1 Corinthians 15:25-28, Romans 14:17, John 16:33, Hebrews 10:12-13].

Why doesn't evangelical Christianity teach the importance of the "Kingdom of God" instead of so many other lesser things?

Regarding the Parable of the Wedding Garment/ Guest, am I reading too much into the symbolism? [Matthew 22:1-10, Luke 14:16-24].

So what are the significant signs and stages of the coming of the Kingdom of God and the Second Coming of Christ? [Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:31, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-11, Matthew 24:42-44].

Is the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit" required? [Romans 4:1-4, Galatians 3:6-9, Titus 2:14, Luke 6:48-49].

How do Dispensationalist's explain the passage about the Kingdom being taken from the Jews and given to others? [Matthew 21:43, 1 Peter 2:9].

Are those who are "caught up" when Jesus comes ever going to go to heaven? [Psalm 115:16].

Caller shares her appreciation for Steve and the Narrow Path radio broadcast.

Where can I find the chart about fullfilled prophecy (The Kingdom Charts)? Rec: Matthew713.com/ Charts/ "Old Testament Descriptions of the Messianic Era (The Kingdom Age) fulfilled in the New Testament."

Have you heard of the Christian author, Philip Mauro? What is his primary subject? Rec: "Gospel of the Kingdom?" and "The Wonders of Bible Chronology."

Is the phrase "not entering the Kingdom of God" really referring to becoming a Christian rather than going to heaven? [Matthew 23, Matthew 21:31, Colossians 1:13].

Are the thrones of both David and God now synonymous? [Revelation 3:21, Acts 2:29-32, Acts 13:32, Isaiah 55:3, 2 Samuel 7:12, Hebrews 1:5].

Is this timeline of the institution of The Kingdom of God plausible? [Matthew 12:28, Revelation 20]

How would you simply describe "The Kingdom of God?" [Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:24, Luke 19:23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 24:14].

Do all parables relate to the Kingdom of God? [Matthew 13:10].

Caller suggests that everyone listen to the first section of the book "Kingdom of God." would you say that the Kingdom of God is described in Genesis 12, Galatians 3 and Hebrews 8?

If Jesus is now already King and ruling, how do you respond to the observation that with so much turmoil, it does not appear to be a society that has Jesus as Lord and King? [John 16:33, Galatians 5:22-23].

In what way is God's rule (or Kingship) different now that Jesus has come as King? [1 Samuel 8:7, Jeremiah 31:33, Isaiah 5:7].

It seems like the "Kingdom of God" is actually the children when He says "of such is the Kingdom?" Can you explain? [Mark 10:14, Mark 1:15, Matthew 18:3].

Could you talk about when the "Kingdom of God" comes, in light of the passage about Jesus not drinking of the vine until it did? [Luke 22:14-18, Luke 23:36, Mark 4:26-33, Philippians 2:10-11, John 19:30].

Caller remarks about how important it is to note the emphasis Jesus put on "The Kingdom of God" rather than just going to heaven. What threat would it pose today to teach about the Kingdom? [Acts 17:7, Matthew 16:24, Luke 14:33, John 3:16].

Could you talk about "the gospel" and a better overview of the "Kingdom of God: when evangelizing? Rec: Empire of the Risen Son (Vol 1 & 2). [Mark 1:14-15, Luke 17:20, Matthew 12:28, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Samuel 8:7, Romans 4:13, Matthew 5:3-11, Matthew 16:24-26, Acts 5:30, Romans 10:9, Colossians 1:13, 1 Peter 2, Philippians 3:20, Psalm 2:7-12, Isaiah 42:4, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Peter 2:11].

What did Jesus mean by "The Kingdom" when He said He would not drink of the vine until the coming of the Kingdom? [Matthew 26:29, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16].

Is it a Dispensational thing to say that Jesus is not yet on the throne? [Colossians 1:13, Matthew 28:18, Romans 1:16-17].

Is the land of earth and the Kingdom only for the future? [Colossions 1:13].

What does "the Kingdom is taken by force" mean in Matthew 11? Could it be the difference between the way it was taken in the Old Testament and the New? [Matthew 11:12-13, Luke 16:16].

Though the Kingdom has come, is the Kingdom not fully realized, like our salvation is not fully realized yet? [Philippisans 2:10-11, Revelation 14:15].

What do you think of the ministry of Myles Munroe?