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UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES

UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES. Principles of the KINGDOM. UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES. Principles of the KINGDOM. What is a Kingdom. A KINGDOM IS THE A KINGS ’ SOVREIGN INFLUENCE, IMPACT, RULERSHIP OVER HIS TERRITORY.

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UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES

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  1. UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES Principles of the KINGDOM

  2. UNDERSTANDING THE KINGDOM AND KINGDOM PRINCIPLES Principles of the KINGDOM

  3. What is a Kingdom • A KINGDOM IS THE A KINGS’ SOVREIGN INFLUENCE, IMPACT, RULERSHIP OVER HIS TERRITORY. • A KINGDOM IS THE GOVERNING IMPACT OF A KING’S WILL, INTENT AND PURPOSE OVER A DOMAIN . • A KINGDOM IS A KINGS’ INFLUENCE OVER A PEOPLE AND A DOMAIN. • A KINGDOM IS A GOVERNMENT LED BY A KING IMPACTING A TERRITORY.

  4. What is a Kingdom A Country governed/ruled by A KING Soverign rulership and governing influence of the King over his territory (his domain) – impacting it with his will, purpose and intent The nature of the King is produced in the Kingdom.

  5. Characteristics of a Kingdom The key to Kingdom is TERRITORITY. Kingdom’s Territory is call DOMAIN. KING-DOM-AIM – “KINGDOM” The Glory of Kingdoms is TERRITORIAL INFLUENCE. All Kingdoms EXPAND. The First Kingdom in existence is THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. The message of the bible is about a king, a kingdom and his royal offspring.

  6. What is A King King – Ruler of a nation or territory, inherited and ruler for life Matthew 2:2 – Jesus Christ was born a King Mark 1:14-15 – Came Preaching the Kingdom of God Mark 15:32 – Died a King I Tim 6:15 – Is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords Jesus is Our King. We are Heirs of His Kingdom

  7. Jesus Mission John 18:37 "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” Gal 4:4 4 But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, KJV

  8. Kingdom Manifested Kingdom that was hoped for was at-hand in Jesus – Matthew 3:2 Jesus Preached the Presence of the Kingdom – Matthew 4:17 Time Fulfilled and Kingdom of God and hand - Mark 1:15 Kingdom Come Unto You – Matthew 12:28 Jesus was the full embodiment of the Kingdom

  9. Importance of the Kingdom To Understand Jesus Teachings Fulfillment - Luke 4:21 Through Jesus the Kingdom made its entrance through Human History

  10. What is the Kingdom of God For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost – Romans 14:17 Righteouseness - Matthew 5:20 – (Scribes and Pharisees were self-righteous. Our righteousness must be about God’s righteousness Peace – John 14:27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1, & Romans 8:6 ~ Inner Peace because Trust is in God through Christ Joy – John 15:11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 5:22-23 & Jude 1:24 ~ Pleasant emotions, delight Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in Right Standing

  11. The Kingdom Has Come But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God is come unto you. (Matthew 12:28)

  12. The Kingdom Within You Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! For, behold, the Kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21

  13. Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God Kingdom of Heaven and Kingdom of God used interchangeably in the Gospels Mark and Luke – Kingdom of God Matthew – Kingdom of Heaven

  14. Jesus Prayer to Our Father John 17 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. NIV

  15. We Are Ambassadors Ambassador – An official representative of the King. A political appointee whose job is to represent and speak for his/her home government before the rulers of other countries. II Corinthians 5:20 – We are Empowered We Have Been Appointed!!!

  16. Goal of An Ambassador Influence the Territory of his Kingdom Government – Chief Ambassador is Jesus Christ Ephesians 6:20

  17. What is a Principle Principle – Law or rule, belief or idea that guides you; rule or belief governing one’s personal behavior Biblical Principle – General Truth The Bible communicates to us essentially in principles. Extract the truth from biblical contact and re-apply it.

  18. God’s Priority and Principle of the Kingdom Matthew 6:25-33 “Seek First His Kingdom” Righteousness – Matthew 6:33 ~Seek God’s way to doing and being in Right Standing Make the Kingdom of God – Priority. Seek – Pursue and Study Righteousness – Legal Term, be in Right Position. Align self with the Government. The Kingdom of God is more important than food, water, clothing, shelter, and every other basic human need.

  19. Concept of Kings Jesus came to the earth and reestablished the Kingdom Only a king can establish a Kingdom Jesus said His Kingdom not of this world Central component of Kingdom Only source of authority Sovereignty is inherent.

  20. Concept of Lord Every King is Lord (Lordship Makes King Unique) King relates to Dominion, Lord relates to Domain Dominion refers to King’s Authority Domain refers to Territory Lord is Owner. Confess Jesus Christ as Lord. God is the Lord – Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Psalm 24:1-2 Earth was given to Man to manage – Psalm 115:15-16

  21. Principles of Lordship King personally owns everything in his domain (Everything belongs to the King) Use of anything in the Kingdom is a privilege King can give or distribute anything to anyone in his kingdom because He owns it Submissin to the King’s lordship means that we have no right to ourselves. Jesus Christ is Lord.

  22. Principles of Lordship (cont.) Obedience is acknowledgement of Lordship Thanksgiving is an acknowledgement of the king’s lordship The word “Lord” can never be used with the word “but”

  23. Principles of Territory Every Kingdom has territory Gen 1:1 – In the Beginning God Created the heavens and the earth The first thing God gave man was territory. Let them have dominion. By Prayer we invite God into our domain. We have dominion authority. “Bind” lock up or prohibit, “Loose” Unlock or permit - Matthew 18:18 Land. Domain, Territory – Isaiah 45:18

  24. Principles of Lordship (cont.) Obedience is acknowledgement of Lordship Thanksgiving is an acknowledgement of the king’s lordship The word “Lord” can never be used with the word “but”

  25. Principles of the Constitution Heart of all Kingdoms is Constitution King’s Covenant is his constitution. Scriptures say, “I, the Lord, say …” Originates in the heart, mind and will of the king. Citizens have no input. God set out the conditions. Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:8, 15-17 God’s contract with Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15: 1,5 Initiated by the king, from the king and for the king’s pleasure

  26. Principles of the Constitution(cont.) Constitutes the king’s desire for his citizens. (King’s contract for the people) States the King’s desires for His citizens (Jeremiah 29:11-14) The Bible is: Expressed will of the King in written form, It is the constitution God’s Word is Unchanging. Psalm 10:16, Psalm 33:11, Psalm 119:89 The constitution contains the benefits and privileges of the Citizens. Matt 6:31-33, Matthew 7:7-8, John 3:16, John 5:24, Matthew 18:19-20, Luke 12:32 The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10

  27. Principles of the Constitution(cont.) The Constitution is the reference for life in the kingdom. Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 5:3-10 Our constitution says, “The word of the Lord stands forever” (1 Pet 1:25a)

  28. Principles of Law Law is produced to protect the Constitution and to secure the rights of the citizens No human society can survive long without laws Laws are necessary Every Kingdom is governed by laws Laws enforce and protect the standards by which the Kingdom operates Laws define boundaries. Laws free us to pursue options in a safe environment Psalm 19:7-11

  29. Principles of Law(cont.) Seven Principles of KingdomLaw All creation was designed to function by inherent principles The principles are called “natural law” Natural law has to do with laws concerning the nature of a thing. Natural law is the standard for effective function of everything that God has created. Violation of law leads to dysfunction. Laws are the key to the successful existence and a guarantee of fulfillment of purpose. Laws Protect Purpose. We are to obey all the laws. Deut 6:5 Leviticus 19:18b The purpose for law is to protect the constitutional convenant. Laws exist to make sure that the provisions of the constitution are carried out consistently, equitably, and without prejudice for all citizens. Hebrews 6:13-15, 17 Laws are the conditions of covenant.

  30. Principles of Law(cont.) Laws are built into creation and always carry consequences for violation. Torah = Hebrew, means direction and instruction Nomos = means to divide out, distribute, came be mean prescribed by custom or by statute. Another meaning of nomos is ‘decreed law established by a state’ The Bible is legal book of laws that God has established and set forth in written form to define and protect His Kingdom. Ethos – Law, custom Jeremiah 31:33

  31. Principles of Keys Principle of Keys Luke 12:32, 32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Matthew 16:13-19 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

  32. Principles of Keys (cont.) The key to Keys is Knowledge Luke 8:10a - Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Key – Asking in Jesus Name (Opens Locks) John 14:12-14 Matthew 14:16-21

  33. Principles of Keys (cont.) 7 Principles of Keys Keys Represent Authority Keys Represent Access Key Represent Ownership Keys Represent Control Keys Represent Authorization Keys Represent Power Keys Represent Freedom

  34. Principles of Keys (cont.) 7 Characteristics of Keys Keys are laws Keys are principles Keys are systems Keys activate function Keys initiate action Keys are principles by which the King of God operates Key cannot be substituted by feelings, emotions, wishful thinking or manipulation.

  35. Principles of Citizenship Citizenship has Power and Privileges Citizenship is not handed out Indiscriminately Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be calledWonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. NKJV Kingdom of God has Principle of Citizenship

  36. Principles of Citizenship (cont.) Luke 16:16 Everyone wants to get into the Kingdom Once you know and understand the Kingdom, you want Citizenship Ephesians 2:19 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; Phllippians 3:20 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (NKJV)

  37. Principles of Citizenship (cont.) Colossians 1:12-13 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: Dual Citizenship Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven Citizens of earthly nation of Birth

  38. Principles (cont.) Principle of Citizenship Principle of Culture

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