For: The Institute Of Contemporary And Emerging Worship Studies, St. Stephen’s University, Essentials Blue Online Worship Theology Course with Dan Wilt

N.T. Wright has a lot to say about the kingdom of God in “Simply Christian.”  As a christian, this is one of my favourite topics.  We believe that one day Jesus will reign on the earth in an established, physical Kingdom; but more important is the Kingdom of God now.

Jesus emphatically stated that the “Kingdom of God is at hand” throughout his ministry.  Few people were able to grasp that at the time, but those who did really understood what he was all about.

As christian, we need to understand that the heavenly sphere interacts with the earthly.  It is up to us to allow this to happen.  When we do, we allow the kingdom to act in our lives, and those we touch.

Living a kingdom life, rather than preaching one, is the way to spread the good news of Jesus.  We are challenged to lay down our own plans and goals and let God’s will in to our lives.  The result: The kingdom of God is at hand!