Subject: Kingdom of Heaven - what is it? |
Bible Note: The word Kingdom can refer to Christ's Church or the Kingdom of Heaven, these verses refer to Christ's Church. Matthew 13:47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: ( Those becoming members of Christ's Church, those who heard and obeyed the Gospel of Christ.) Matthew 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth sthhall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. ( Peter given permission to begin Christ's Church on the Day of Pentacost) Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. ( Christ saying you have to brcome as humble as a child (repent)when you are baptized to be added to Christ's Church) Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (little children hane no sin ) Matthew 19:23 ¶Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. ( because he loves the things of this world more than he loves GOD he can't be added) Acts 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. |