What Is God's Kingdom? - WHEN WILL GOD'S KINGDOM ACT?

 

When Jesus taught his followers to pray, "Let your Kingdom come," it was clear that the Kingdom has not come at that time.  Did it come when Jesus ascended to heaven? No, because both Peter and Paul said that after Jesus was resurrected, the prophecy  at Psalm 110:1 was fulfilled in him:  "Jehovah declared to my Lord:  "Sit at my right hand until I place your enemies as a stool for your feet." (Acts 2:32-35; Hebrews 10:12, 13) There was a waiting period.

For how long? During the 19th and 20th centuries, sincere Bible students progressively discerned that the waiting period would end in 1914.   World events that began in 1914 confirm that the understanding of these sincere Bible students was correct.  The fulfillment of Bible prophecy shows that in 1914, Christ became King and God's heavenly Kingdom began to rule.  Hence, we are living in the "short period of time" that Satan has left.  (Revelation 12:12; Psalm 110:2) We can also say with certainty that soon God's Kingdom will act to cause God's will to be be done on earth. Do you find this to be wonderful news? Do you believe that it is true? The next chapter will help you to see that the Bible really does teach these things. 

Next time: Are We Living in "the Last Days"? 

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