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NASB | Matthew 3:2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 3:2 "Repent [change your inner self--your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God's purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." |
Bible Question: THIS QUESTION CAME UP IN SUNDAY SCHOOL.WE DIDNT GET AN ANSWER, AND IT HAS BEEN ON MY MIND.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD? I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP. |
Bible Answer: geribid, Interestingly, we just discussed this yesterday in our church's adult Sunday school:-) Easton's Bible Dictionary has a pretty good general definition: Kingdom of God — (Matt. 6:33; Mark 1:14, 15; Luke 4:43) “kingdom of Christ” (Matt. 13:41; 20:21) “kingdom of Christ and of God” (Eph. 5:5) “kingdom of David” (Mark 11:10) “the kingdom” (Matt. 8:12; 13:19) “kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 3:2; 4:17; 13:41), all denote the same thing under different aspects, viz.: (1) Christ’s mediatorial authority, or his rule on the earth; (2) the blessings and advantages of all kinds that flow from this rule; (3) the subjects of this kingdom taken collectively, or the Church. [Easton, M. G., M. A. D. D., Easton’s Bible Dictionary] There is not unanimous agreement on this point, however. Some scholars take the view that there is a distinction between these terms. I hope this helps. Speaking the truth in Love, BradK |
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