The phrase gospel of the kingdom & references to “the kingdom of God” and “the kingdom of heaven”
Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words: [ 1,,G932, basileia ] KINGDOM
"The fundamental principle of the Kingdom is declared in the words of the Lord spoken in the midst of a company of Pharisees, "the Kingdom of God is in the midst of you," Luke 17:21, marg., that is, where the King is, there is the Kingdom.
OT Gospel of the Kingdom: Israel only! Preaching begins with John the Baptist 25-26AD, is retired 70AD/Temple destroyed. Will be reinstated after the catching-up of the Church (Thes 4)
NT Gospel of the GRACE of God: Begins with Paul's return from Arabia (Gal 1) 35-37AD & is still operating. Will be retired at the catching up-up of the Church (Thes 4)
A glimpse of God's promised coming Kingdom to ISRAEL:
2 Sam 7:12-13, 1 Chron 17:10-14, Isa 9:6-7,11:1-9, Dan 2:44,7:13-14, Mic 4:1-5, Zec 14:1-21, Lk 1:32-33.
All the above OT verses are coming kingdom promises God made to Israel's fathers (Rom 15:8). Necessary context in understanding the kingdom messaging. (Matt 3:2).
Matt 15:24 Messiah answered & said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Jesus was sent, ONLY, to the > lost sheep of the "House of Israel")
Rom 15:8 I say that Messiah was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Jesus was sent to minister to the circumcision/JEWS. To fulfil OT promises made to the TSRAEL'S fathers)
Acts 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
(MY NOTE: It's SIX years after Jesus death & resurrection. Jewish converts that fled Israel. Running for their lives from law zealots like Saul. They are still sharing Christ with other JEWS ONLY!).
Acts 10:28 Peter said unto them, Ye know how that it is an """unlawful""" thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean
(BTW: Jesus died on the cross 7 yrs before Peter tells Cornelius/an Italian/gentile "IT'S UNLAWFUL" for a Jew to hang out with a gentile. Remember, Jesus faithfully kept the law)
Matt 15:26 Jesus said; It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
(MY NOTE Jesus calls this gentile woman of Canaan a dog. Jews often referred to Gentiles as "dogs" Matt 7:6 )
Gal 4:
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: God sent forth his SON """made under the law""" to """redeem those > UNDER the law/JEWS""")
Jesus's in the flesh mission, was to the lost sheep of the lost sheep of the ""House of Israel"" ONLY!
Gentiles (like dogs) were considered unclean/ungodly (living outside of OT covenant seals & purification laws). Just being in their presence could make a Jew ceremonially unclean/impure (Jn 18:28)
A/the new covenant/testament doesn't/can't begin until after Jesus (the testator) dies.
Heb 9:
16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
(MY NOTE: Jesus taught, lived, kept, & fulfilled old covenant Mosaic laws. There is no new covenant until after Jesus (the Testator) dies.
Study tips from a pro:
Myles Coverdale; Bible theologian/translator. He wrote the Coverdale Bible. Say's; don't judge scripture by what is spoken, or written only.
When dissecting any verse of scripture. Ask yourself, of whom, to whom, with what words, what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what is written before and what follows any single verse context.
Who was preaching the gospel of the kingdom message? Jesus, John & the 12! ALL under the Mosaic law covenant!
Who were they preaching to? JEWS UNDER THE LAW! Reread Matt 15:24, Rom 15:8 above.
What's the timeframe? PRE-DEATH!
Where? ISRAEL!
To what intent? REDEEM THOSE UNDER THE LAW/JEWS! Reread Gal 4:4-5 above.
The gospel of the kingdom message Jesus preached was for Israel ONLY! This message is void of Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection. The OT God given Levitical animal sacrificial system dealt with (covered) Israel's sin.
QUESTION: Did John or Jesus ever say? Repent be baptized (in his/my name) & receive the Holy Spirit? NO! There repent message was: ISRAEL! You're headed the wrong way REPENT/turn back to the Lord your God!
Enter (covenant mixing confusion) Peter Acts 2, read the text He is preaching to Jews only, during a mandatory (every male over 20 ys) trip to Jerusalem, MILLIONS are in attendance for the required Pentecost feast.
Acts 2:5 Jews out of every nation under heaven, (Acts 2:14) Ye men of Judaea & all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, (Acts 2:22) Ye men of Israel, (Acts 2:36) let ALL the HOUSE OF ISRAEL know, that God made that same Jesus, WHOM YE CRUCIFIED, both Lord and Christ.!
The Holy Spirit had filled/indwelt the 120 (no mention of any of them being water baptized 1st) Peter tells the Jews listening, that Jesus (whom you allowed to be killed) was Messiah & has risen (I've seen & spoke with Him) They are sorry & say what can we do? He tells them you (in unbelief) allowed Him to be killed. Repent from unbelief to BELIEF & BELIEVE! He was our long promised (to our fathers) Messiah/Redeemer/Son of God .
You can't force gentiles into Peter's message. Gentiles had NO PART in the All Jewish Temple Mt event (Eph 2:12, Acts 10:45).
Eph 2:
11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Pre-death & resurrection, gentiles were: ""strangers living outside covenant seals of promise"" ""having no hope"" living without God in the world)
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: But NOW/post death & resurrection. The blood of Christ has brought you near.)
Acts 10 records the dispensational message change. From the OT ALL JEWISH gospel of the kingdom promise. To the NT gospel of the GRACE of God message.
The NT good new/gospel of the GRACE of God (void Mosaic law adherence (Acts 15). Is open to ALL, Jew & gentile.
Acts 10, Seven years after the (Acts 2) Temple Mt Holy Spirit out pouring. Peter has a vision, it tells him to eat unclean creatures. Peter argues with the Lord 3 times & the Lord says. Peter, if I make/say it's clean, ITS CLEAN! Peter then goes with the unclean gentiles that had already been traveling to find Peter.
Acts 10:
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
(MY NOTE: These gentiles don't repent of anything, don't bring a animal sin offering, adhere to any Mosaic laws or get water baptized 1st! They hear about Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection, BELIEVE (FAITH ALONE) & Christ (who knows everyone true heart) baptizes them with His FOREVER indwelling (Jn 14:16) eternal salvation sealing (2 Cor 1:22, 5:5, Eph 4:4) Holy Spirit. Also see Eph 1:13. They HEARD, BELIEVED & RECEIVED! Christ's FOREVER indwelling Holy Spirit. They partake in water baptism AFTER the NEW BIRTH/BORN AGAIN event )
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
(MY NOTE: If any gentile had received the Holy Spirit 7 years ago at the Acts 2 Pentecost. These Jews (to include Peter) wouldn't have been astonished!)
Next the Risen Lord gives Saul/Paul the NT gospel of the GRACE of God message (Acts 20:24) and sends him to gentiles/all other nations (Acts 26:17)
The NT gospel of the GRACE of God message is: Jesus died for your sins, was buried & rose on the 3rd day (1 Cor 15:1-4) for your justification (Rom 4:25)
Under this NT gospel salvation is offered by the GRACE of God & accessed by FAITH (Eph 2:8, Rom 5:1-2) placed in Jesus sin atoning sacrifice.
Although salvation comes by Gods GRACE & is accessed by FAITH ALONE. There are some prerequisite understandings needed.
You must acknowledge God is, understand you've sinned (Rom 3:23) against a sovereign Creator God's/JESUS rule, are under a death sentence (Rom 6:23) & in need of rescue.
That Jesus is the only path to a full sin pardon. You confess your UNBELIEF & ask Him to come into/indwell your heart, forgive & rescue you from your sins. He has promised to accept all true confessions (1 Jn 1:9). Jesus knows every heart & is absolutely faithful.
Understand with your confession, you're agreeing to marriage union commitment. You become His BETROTHED, the Holy Spirit is His promise, your engagement ring Earnest (Noun) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
He accepts every true seeker that approaches with a contrite heart. At acceptance Jesus gives the convert GIFTS: His Holy Spirit (Acts 10:45, 11:17), A declaration of righteousness (Rom 4:5 & 5:17-18) & eternal life (Rom 6:23, Jn 5:24).
Final thought:
Isa 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. (Also see Lk 3:4)
Jn 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Matt 26:53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will immediately provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?
(MY NOTE: A roman legion had about 6,000 soldiers)
The promised kingdom message fulfillment OT promises is made to Israel! Is still on the horizon.
Their promised King (cited by John the Baptist) was in their midst. One angel slays 185,000 Assyrians in 1 night (2 Kings 19:35). Jesus has 70,000 plus (Matthew 26:53) angels in theater, ready for deployment on His command. Had Israel accepted their King, HIS long promised earthly rule (from Jerusalem) could have begun. Leadership rejected Him & had Him Killed.
After the catching-up of the Church (Thes 4:16 the age/dispensation of GRACE ends). Jesus will return & set up (in Jerusalem) the government promised in Isa 9:6-7. And fulfill all the other verses cited at the beginning in the OP. Soon very soon!
Acts 3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
Matt 19:28 Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words: [ 1,,G932, basileia ] KINGDOM
"The fundamental principle of the Kingdom is declared in the words of the Lord spoken in the midst of a company of Pharisees, "the Kingdom of God is in the midst of you," Luke 17:21, marg., that is, where the King is, there is the Kingdom.
OT Gospel of the Kingdom: Israel only! Preaching begins with John the Baptist 25-26AD, is retired 70AD/Temple destroyed. Will be reinstated after the catching-up of the Church (Thes 4)
NT Gospel of the GRACE of God: Begins with Paul's return from Arabia (Gal 1) 35-37AD & is still operating. Will be retired at the catching up-up of the Church (Thes 4)
A glimpse of God's promised coming Kingdom to ISRAEL:
2 Sam 7:12-13, 1 Chron 17:10-14, Isa 9:6-7,11:1-9, Dan 2:44,7:13-14, Mic 4:1-5, Zec 14:1-21, Lk 1:32-33.
All the above OT verses are coming kingdom promises God made to Israel's fathers (Rom 15:8). Necessary context in understanding the kingdom messaging. (Matt 3:2).
Matt 15:24 Messiah answered & said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Jesus was sent, ONLY, to the > lost sheep of the "House of Israel")
Rom 15:8 I say that Messiah was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Jesus was sent to minister to the circumcision/JEWS. To fulfil OT promises made to the TSRAEL'S fathers)
Acts 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
(MY NOTE: It's SIX years after Jesus death & resurrection. Jewish converts that fled Israel. Running for their lives from law zealots like Saul. They are still sharing Christ with other JEWS ONLY!).
Acts 10:28 Peter said unto them, Ye know how that it is an """unlawful""" thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean
(BTW: Jesus died on the cross 7 yrs before Peter tells Cornelius/an Italian/gentile "IT'S UNLAWFUL" for a Jew to hang out with a gentile. Remember, Jesus faithfully kept the law)
Matt 15:26 Jesus said; It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
(MY NOTE Jesus calls this gentile woman of Canaan a dog. Jews often referred to Gentiles as "dogs" Matt 7:6 )
Gal 4:
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: God sent forth his SON """made under the law""" to """redeem those > UNDER the law/JEWS""")
Jesus's in the flesh mission, was to the lost sheep of the lost sheep of the ""House of Israel"" ONLY!
Gentiles (like dogs) were considered unclean/ungodly (living outside of OT covenant seals & purification laws). Just being in their presence could make a Jew ceremonially unclean/impure (Jn 18:28)
A/the new covenant/testament doesn't/can't begin until after Jesus (the testator) dies.
Heb 9:
16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
(MY NOTE: Jesus taught, lived, kept, & fulfilled old covenant Mosaic laws. There is no new covenant until after Jesus (the Testator) dies.
Study tips from a pro:
Myles Coverdale; Bible theologian/translator. He wrote the Coverdale Bible. Say's; don't judge scripture by what is spoken, or written only.
When dissecting any verse of scripture. Ask yourself, of whom, to whom, with what words, what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what is written before and what follows any single verse context.
Who was preaching the gospel of the kingdom message? Jesus, John & the 12! ALL under the Mosaic law covenant!
Who were they preaching to? JEWS UNDER THE LAW! Reread Matt 15:24, Rom 15:8 above.
What's the timeframe? PRE-DEATH!
Where? ISRAEL!
To what intent? REDEEM THOSE UNDER THE LAW/JEWS! Reread Gal 4:4-5 above.
The gospel of the kingdom message Jesus preached was for Israel ONLY! This message is void of Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection. The OT God given Levitical animal sacrificial system dealt with (covered) Israel's sin.
QUESTION: Did John or Jesus ever say? Repent be baptized (in his/my name) & receive the Holy Spirit? NO! There repent message was: ISRAEL! You're headed the wrong way REPENT/turn back to the Lord your God!
Enter (covenant mixing confusion) Peter Acts 2, read the text He is preaching to Jews only, during a mandatory (every male over 20 ys) trip to Jerusalem, MILLIONS are in attendance for the required Pentecost feast.
Acts 2:5 Jews out of every nation under heaven, (Acts 2:14) Ye men of Judaea & all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, (Acts 2:22) Ye men of Israel, (Acts 2:36) let ALL the HOUSE OF ISRAEL know, that God made that same Jesus, WHOM YE CRUCIFIED, both Lord and Christ.!
The Holy Spirit had filled/indwelt the 120 (no mention of any of them being water baptized 1st) Peter tells the Jews listening, that Jesus (whom you allowed to be killed) was Messiah & has risen (I've seen & spoke with Him) They are sorry & say what can we do? He tells them you (in unbelief) allowed Him to be killed. Repent from unbelief to BELIEF & BELIEVE! He was our long promised (to our fathers) Messiah/Redeemer/Son of God .
You can't force gentiles into Peter's message. Gentiles had NO PART in the All Jewish Temple Mt event (Eph 2:12, Acts 10:45).
Eph 2:
11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Pre-death & resurrection, gentiles were: ""strangers living outside covenant seals of promise"" ""having no hope"" living without God in the world)
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: But NOW/post death & resurrection. The blood of Christ has brought you near.)
Acts 10 records the dispensational message change. From the OT ALL JEWISH gospel of the kingdom promise. To the NT gospel of the GRACE of God message.
The NT good new/gospel of the GRACE of God (void Mosaic law adherence (Acts 15). Is open to ALL, Jew & gentile.
Acts 10, Seven years after the (Acts 2) Temple Mt Holy Spirit out pouring. Peter has a vision, it tells him to eat unclean creatures. Peter argues with the Lord 3 times & the Lord says. Peter, if I make/say it's clean, ITS CLEAN! Peter then goes with the unclean gentiles that had already been traveling to find Peter.
Acts 10:
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
(MY NOTE: These gentiles don't repent of anything, don't bring a animal sin offering, adhere to any Mosaic laws or get water baptized 1st! They hear about Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection, BELIEVE (FAITH ALONE) & Christ (who knows everyone true heart) baptizes them with His FOREVER indwelling (Jn 14:16) eternal salvation sealing (2 Cor 1:22, 5:5, Eph 4:4) Holy Spirit. Also see Eph 1:13. They HEARD, BELIEVED & RECEIVED! Christ's FOREVER indwelling Holy Spirit. They partake in water baptism AFTER the NEW BIRTH/BORN AGAIN event )
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
(MY NOTE: If any gentile had received the Holy Spirit 7 years ago at the Acts 2 Pentecost. These Jews (to include Peter) wouldn't have been astonished!)
Next the Risen Lord gives Saul/Paul the NT gospel of the GRACE of God message (Acts 20:24) and sends him to gentiles/all other nations (Acts 26:17)
The NT gospel of the GRACE of God message is: Jesus died for your sins, was buried & rose on the 3rd day (1 Cor 15:1-4) for your justification (Rom 4:25)
Under this NT gospel salvation is offered by the GRACE of God & accessed by FAITH (Eph 2:8, Rom 5:1-2) placed in Jesus sin atoning sacrifice.
Although salvation comes by Gods GRACE & is accessed by FAITH ALONE. There are some prerequisite understandings needed.
You must acknowledge God is, understand you've sinned (Rom 3:23) against a sovereign Creator God's/JESUS rule, are under a death sentence (Rom 6:23) & in need of rescue.
That Jesus is the only path to a full sin pardon. You confess your UNBELIEF & ask Him to come into/indwell your heart, forgive & rescue you from your sins. He has promised to accept all true confessions (1 Jn 1:9). Jesus knows every heart & is absolutely faithful.
Understand with your confession, you're agreeing to marriage union commitment. You become His BETROTHED, the Holy Spirit is His promise, your engagement ring Earnest (Noun) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
He accepts every true seeker that approaches with a contrite heart. At acceptance Jesus gives the convert GIFTS: His Holy Spirit (Acts 10:45, 11:17), A declaration of righteousness (Rom 4:5 & 5:17-18) & eternal life (Rom 6:23, Jn 5:24).
Final thought:
Isa 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. (Also see Lk 3:4)
Jn 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Matt 26:53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will immediately provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?
(MY NOTE: A roman legion had about 6,000 soldiers)
The promised kingdom message fulfillment OT promises is made to Israel! Is still on the horizon.
Their promised King (cited by John the Baptist) was in their midst. One angel slays 185,000 Assyrians in 1 night (2 Kings 19:35). Jesus has 70,000 plus (Matthew 26:53) angels in theater, ready for deployment on His command. Had Israel accepted their King, HIS long promised earthly rule (from Jerusalem) could have begun. Leadership rejected Him & had Him Killed.
After the catching-up of the Church (Thes 4:16 the age/dispensation of GRACE ends). Jesus will return & set up (in Jerusalem) the government promised in Isa 9:6-7. And fulfill all the other verses cited at the beginning in the OP. Soon very soon!
Acts 3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
Matt 19:28 Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
