Calvary Church
The Kingdom Minded Church
In this teaching we’ll learn the role of the Church in God’s Kingdom.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Review on The Kingdom
a. The Greek word for kingdom is basileia, which means RULE or AUTHORITY.
b. The Universe we live in is a THEOCRACY which means the rule of God trumps the rule of man.
c. The Kingdom is LARGER than the temporal, political and social realms in which we live and is not confined to the walls of the Church HOUSE.
d. The Kingdom is both NOW and not YET.
a. The Greek word for kingdom is basileia, which means RULE or AUTHORITY.
b. The Universe we live in is a THEOCRACY which means the rule of God trumps the rule of man.
c. The Kingdom is LARGER than the temporal, political and social realms in which we live and is not confined to the walls of the Church HOUSE.
d. The Kingdom is both NOW and not YET.
The Standard of God’s Kingdom
1. The Standard of the Kingdom is TRUTH…and TRUTH has a Name…JESUS
2. The Standard of the Kingdom is Also Based on God’s SOVEREIGNTY
1. The Standard of the Kingdom is TRUTH…and TRUTH has a Name…JESUS
2. The Standard of the Kingdom is Also Based on God’s SOVEREIGNTY
God is described in the Bible as all-powerful and all-knowing, (Psalm 147:5), outside of time (Exodus 3:14; Psalm 90:2), and responsible for the creation of everything (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1).
The Standard of God’s Kingdom
3. We MODEL the Standards of TRUTH and Sovereignty for the WORLD to See
3. We MODEL the Standards of TRUTH and Sovereignty for the WORLD to See
Colossians 3:11 (TLB) 11In this new life one’s nationality or race or education or social position is unimportant; such things mean nothing. Whether a person has Christ is what matters, and he is equally available to all.
The Role of the Biblical Church
1. The Church…
a. Is Not a SOCIAL Club
b. Is Not a POST for an Official Political Party
c. Is to REVEAL the Principles of the Kingdom
d. Is a COMMUNITY of Individuals Spiritually Linked Together
e. Has Many LINKING Pieces
1. The Church…
a. Is Not a SOCIAL Club
b. Is Not a POST for an Official Political Party
c. Is to REVEAL the Principles of the Kingdom
d. Is a COMMUNITY of Individuals Spiritually Linked Together
e. Has Many LINKING Pieces
The Role of the Biblical Church
2. The Church has a LEGISLATIVE Capacity
2. The Church has a LEGISLATIVE Capacity
The Role of the Biblical Church
3. The Church is to ADVANCE God’s Kingdom
3. The Church is to ADVANCE God’s Kingdom
The Role of the Biblical Church
4. The Church OPERATES with Divine Authority and Power
4. The Church OPERATES with Divine Authority and Power
The Role of the Biblical Church
5. The True Church is Made Up of Kingdom PEOPLE
5. The True Church is Made Up of Kingdom PEOPLE
TALK ABOUT IT
Discussion Questions:
1. How do you view according to Scripture what a Church truly is?
2. How would you explain the sovereignty of God in a way that someone could comprehend it?
3. How do you think the Church (which includes you) could operate in more authority and power?
4. How ought the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ lead us all to Kingdom living?
Next Step:
From your understanding of Scripture, how would you best describe a Kingdom minded Church member?
1. How do you view according to Scripture what a Church truly is?
2. How would you explain the sovereignty of God in a way that someone could comprehend it?
3. How do you think the Church (which includes you) could operate in more authority and power?
4. How ought the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ lead us all to Kingdom living?
Next Step:
From your understanding of Scripture, how would you best describe a Kingdom minded Church member?