1 - WE ARE BORN AGAIN BACK INTO THE KINGDOM
Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (John 3:3,5 NKJV)
2 - WE ARE CALLED TO BE BELIEVERS OF HIS
And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever." (Daniel 2:44 MSG).
3 - WE ARE CALLED TO BE BUILDERS OF THE KINGDOM
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven ( Matthew 5:3-10 NRSV).
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven ( Matthew 5:3-10 NRSV).
4 - WE ARE COMMISSIONED BEARERS OF THE KINGDOM
And this good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a testimony to all the nations; and then the end will come ( Matthew 24:14-14 NRSV).
5 - WE ARE THE BLESSING OF THE KINGDOM
Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe (Hebrews 12:28 ESV).