Contemplating Grace

The Kingdom of God, Part 5 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] Over the past weeks I have reflected upon some of what is recorded of what Jesus said about the kingdom of God, which he also called the kingdom … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 5

The Kingdom of God, Part 4 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] One of the better known references to the kingdom of God occurs in what we call the Lord’s Prayer: “…Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 4

The Kingdom of God, Part 3 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] The kingdom of heaven is a confusing concept because it sounds like a place a whole lot different than where we are now, yet Jesus says it is … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 3

The Kingdom of God, Part 2 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] One of the foundational teachings of today’s Christianity that most needs crucifixion (in my opinion) is the notion of heaven as a place we might go when our … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 2

The Kingdom of God …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are concepts Jesus spoke of frequently. It seems Jesus essentially used the terms God and heaven in this “kingdom” context synonymously, … Continue reading The Kingdom of God