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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 2378 kingdom of God, characteristics of
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
2000 Jesus Christ
2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of
2375 kingdom of God
2378 kingdom of God, characteristics of
2378 kingdom of God, characteristics of
2378 kingdom of God, characteristics of
Those who have entered the kingdom must live according to its values, anticipating the reign of peace which will come when Jesus Christ returns.
The kingdom of God does not conform to the standards of this world
Those who inherit the kingdom of God are to bear its fruit
1Th 2:12 See also Mt 25:34-36; 2Pe 1:10-11
The kingdom of God is and will be a kingdom of peace
Peace between people Isa 2:2-4 pp Mic 4:1-4 Jas 3:18 See also Isa 9:5; Isa 19:24-25; Mic 5:4-5; Mt 5:9 The Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1-7:29) is often thought of as a description of life in the kingdom.
The peace and prosperity of all creation Isa 11:6-9 See also Isa 35:1-2,9; Isa 41:17-19; Eze 47:9,12; Hos 2:21-22
The kingdom of God is a kingdom of forgiveness
Mt 6:12 pp Lk 11:4; Mt 18:21-35; Lk 17:3-4
Status in the kingdom of God
Mt 18:1-5 pp Mk 9:33-37 pp Lk 9:46-48 Mt 20:25-28 pp Mk 10:42-45 pp Lk 22:25-27 See also Mt 5:19; Mt 11:11 pp Lk 7:28; Mt 19:30 pp Mk 10:31
See also
| 2345 | Christ, kingdom of |
| 3254 | Holy Spirit, fruit of |
| 5498 | reward |
| 6652 | forgiveness |
| 6700 | peace |
| 8206 | Christlikeness |
| 8256 | fruitfulness |
| 8276 | humility |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
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