The Kingdom of God is, in my view, the primary theme of Scripture— the center of gravity around which all other themes providentially orbit in bringing glory to the “King of kings, and Lord of lords” (Rev. 19:16). This is what makes it so important and exciting! There are essentially three aspects to the Kingdom of God: a Universal Kingdom, a Mediatorial Kingdom, and a Spiritual Kingdom. A general understanding of God’s kingdom program will help explain much of the moral free fall in America and the mounting hostility toward all who oppose it. But more importantly, it will animate the hearts of the redeemed with a renewed passion to see our Savior and King face-to-face.
1. The Universal Kingdom of God
First, God’s Universal Kingdom can be defined as God’s eternal sovereign rule over all that exists. In David’s great song of majesty and love he said, “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations” (Ps. 145:13). It is universal in scope where God rules in absolute sovereignty over all His creation. “The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all” (Ps. 103:19; cf. 10:16; 22:28; 59:13). Such
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