The Kingdom of God: Luke 9:27-31
“27) But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” 28) Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29) And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming. 30) And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah, 31) who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.” Luke 9:27-31
Gods word is always true. When Jesus said; “there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God”, He meant it.
This used to trouble me until I continued reading the context. Eight days later on the mount of transfiguration, Peter, James and John saw the kingdom of God in its fulness and glory.
Notice, Jesus took them to the mountain to pray. True prayer enters into the spiritual realm. The seasoned prayer warrior recognizes they are ushered by the Spirit into the very presence of God. They are before the very throne of grace. (See Hebrews 4:14-16)
The kingdom of God is not a future event. It is now! It is a present reality! God is on His throne and rules now! Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of the Father and is King of kings and Lord of lords now! The kingdom of God is a spiritual reality now!
What happened on the mount of transfiguration was not a preview of something coming, it merely pulled the curtains back so they could see the heavenly dimension. They experienced the kingdom of God in the present.
This is where naturalism is a lie and a curse in the modern church. God and His kingdom exist now! Heaven rules now! The idea that the physical realm defines reality is Satans greatest deception! (Daniel 4:34-37)
I believe God wants every born-again Christian to know and walk in kingdom reality. (See Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 1:17-23) You will never get beyond mere religion until you allow the Holy Spirit to usher you into kingdom reality. He reveals it through the word of God.
The kingdom of God is not to be confused with the return of Christ to set up His Millennium kingdom on earth. They are related but not synonymous. (See Revelation 20)
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
“27) But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” 28) Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29) And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming. 30) And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah, 31) who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.” Luke 9:27-31
Gods word is always true. When Jesus said; “there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God”, He meant it.
This used to trouble me until I continued reading the context. Eight days later on the mount of transfiguration, Peter, James and John saw the kingdom of God in its fulness and glory.
Notice, Jesus took them to the mountain to pray. True prayer enters into the spiritual realm. The seasoned prayer warrior recognizes they are ushered by the Spirit into the very presence of God. They are before the very throne of grace. (See Hebrews 4:14-16)
The kingdom of God is not a future event. It is now! It is a present reality! God is on His throne and rules now! Jesus has been exalted to the right hand of the Father and is King of kings and Lord of lords now! The kingdom of God is a spiritual reality now!
What happened on the mount of transfiguration was not a preview of something coming, it merely pulled the curtains back so they could see the heavenly dimension. They experienced the kingdom of God in the present.
This is where naturalism is a lie and a curse in the modern church. God and His kingdom exist now! Heaven rules now! The idea that the physical realm defines reality is Satans greatest deception! (Daniel 4:34-37)
I believe God wants every born-again Christian to know and walk in kingdom reality. (See Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 1:17-23) You will never get beyond mere religion until you allow the Holy Spirit to usher you into kingdom reality. He reveals it through the word of God.
The kingdom of God is not to be confused with the return of Christ to set up His Millennium kingdom on earth. They are related but not synonymous. (See Revelation 20)
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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