The Bible teaches that God's reign is a present and future reality, with Jesus proclaiming its arrival in Mark 1:15. As recorded in Luke 17:20-21, Jesus explained that the kingdom is not just a physical place, but a spiritual reality that is already among believers. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus instructs His followers to seek first God's kingdom, while in John 18:36, He distinguished His kingdom from earthly domains. The apostle Paul further clarified that the kingdom is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy, as noted in Romans 14:17, emphasizing the inner transformation that occurs when one enters this divine realm.
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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”
When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs. Nor will people say, ‘Look, here it is,’ or ‘There it is.’ For you see, the kingdom of God is in your midst. ”
“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”