What Is The Gospel of the Kingdom of God?
What if I told you that everything you think you know about the Gospel is completely wrong? That for nearly two thousand…
What if I told you that everything you think you know about the Gospel is completely wrong?
That for nearly two thousand years, billions of people have been deceived about the most important message ever delivered to humanity? And what if the truth I’m about to share with you explains not just why you were born, but reveals your incredible future potential that nobody is telling you about?
In a world drowning in crisis, uncertainty, and endless bad news, people are desperately searching for hope. Today, I have the most extraordinary news you could ever hear. This isn’t just another religious message or feel-good philosophy. This is about understanding the true Gospel that has been hidden from the world for centuries.
What Most People Think the Gospel Is
Let me ask you something. When someone mentions the Gospel, what comes to mind?
- Most people think about Jesus dying on the cross for our sins.
- Others might think about Salvation, grace, or going to heaven when we die.
- Some churches preach a social gospel about making the world better.
But here’s what will shock you: none of these capture what the Gospel actually is according to the Bible. And not that the above is not important they are but it is just not what the Kingdom of God is according to the bible.
The Gospel Jesus Preached
The word “gospel” simply means “good news.” But good news about what exactly?
Let’s go straight to the source:
In Mark chapter 1:14–15 (KJV) — we read that after John the Baptist was imprisoned:
“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”
Did you catch that?
Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, not the Gospel about Jesus, but the gospel of God’s Kingdom. The gospel that Jesus brought was news about a coming Kingdom – (the government of God) and he was the messenger delivering that news.
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- Jesus teaching the crowd by the sea
- Alt text: “Jesus preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God”
Paul’s Warning About False Gospels
This is absolutely crucial to understand.
In Galatians 1:6–9, the Apostle Paul delivers one of the strongest warnings in the entire New Testament. He says:
“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”
Paul is clear — only one true Gospel exists: the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. Paul literally pronounces a curse on anyone who preaches a different gospel than the one he and the other apostles taught. And what gospel did they preach? The same one Jesus preached: the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
What Is the Kingdom of God?
Now, what exactly is this kingdom? Is it the church? Is it in our hearts? Is it heaven?
Let me show you and let’s explore what the Bible actually says.
In Luke 17:20–21, the Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God would come. Jesus responded in verses 21:
“The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”
Many have misunderstood this passage, thinking Jesus meant the kingdom was in people’s hearts. But think about this logically. Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees, who were his bitter enemies. These were the religious leaders who constantly opposed him and would eventually have him crucified. Would Jesus really tell these hypocrites that God’s kingdom was within them?
The Greek words here are better translated as “among you” or “in your midst.” Jesus, as the future King of God’s kingdom, was standing right there among them. He was saying that a representative of the kingdom was in their presence.
But here’s where it gets really exciting. The kingdom of God has two aspects: it’s about government: The government of God, and it’s about salvation. Let me explain both.
Two Aspects of God’s Kingdom
The Kingdom of God has two major aspects:
- It’s about government. The government of God and
- It’s about salvation.
Let’s look at both.
1. The Kingdom Is About “The Government of God”
In Daniel chapter 2, contains one of the most remarkable prophecies in the Bible. King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream about a great image with a head of gold, chest of silver, belly of bronze, and legs of iron mixed with clay. This image represented four successive world empires: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome.
But then Daniel explains what happens next. In verse Daniel 2:44 (KJV), he says: “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.”
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- Illustration of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream statue
- Alt text: “Prophecy of world empires from the Book of Daniel”
This prophecy is describing a literal world government that will replace all human governments on earth.
When Jesus was born, the angel told Mary in Luke 1:32–33:
“The Lord God shall give unto Jesus the throne of His father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”
And Isaiah 9:6–7 foretold the same:
The prophet Isaiah foretold this same thing in Isaiah 9:6–7 : “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder… Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever.”
This isn’t talking about heaven. David’s throne was on Earth, in Jerusalem. Jesus Christ was talking about establishing a world-ruling government right here on this planet.
But here’s the second aspect that makes this Gospel so incredible: it’s also about your salvation and your future role in that government. In Daniel chapter seven, verse twenty-seven, we read: “And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.”
2. The Kingdom Is About Salvation
In Daniel 7:27, we read:
“And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.” ”
Did you get that? The saints will be given the kingdom. True Christians aren’t just going to be ruled by this government; they’re going to help rule in it. That means the saints will rule with Christ — not just be ruled by Him!
“Jesus confirmed this in Revelation 2:26–27 : And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron.”
In Revelation Revelation 20:6, it says the resurrected saints “shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.”
This is why Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 15:50 , that “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God.” Human beings as we are now cannot enter this kingdom. We must be changed from physical to spiritual beings at the resurrection. That’s what being “born again” actually means, not some emotional experience in this life, but a literal birth into the God family as spirit beings.
To enter this Kingdom, we must be transformed into spiritual beings — that’s the true meaning of being born again.
For centuries, this true Gospel of the kingdom of God was suppressed. Various churches preached about Jesus, about grace, but they lost the central message of the Kingdom of God.
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When Will the Kingdom of God Come?
Now, when will this kingdom of God come? the truth is, is that Jesus has already brought the invisible kingdom of God here on earth when he came 2000 years ago. But there is also still a future physical and literal kingdom yet to come in which Jesus gave us clues in Matthew 24.
His disciples asked about the sign of His coming and the end of the age. After describing various world conditions, Jesus said in verse fourteen: “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
That means the Gospel of the kingdom of God will be preached as a witness to all nations worldwide just before the end of this age. Jesus gave us the timeline in Matthew 24:14:
Think about what this means for you personally. The God of the universe is offering you
But there’s a requirement. Jesus said in Mark chapter one, verse fifteen: “repent ye, and believe the gospel.” You must repent of breaking God’s laws and believe this Gospel of the Kingdom. You must accept Jesus Christ as your Savior who died for your sins, making it possible for you to enter this kingdom.
In Acts chapter three, verse nineteen through twenty-one, Peter spoke of “times of refreshing” that will come “from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ… 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.”
What This Means for You Personally
The Creator of the universe is offering you the the opportunity to be part of His government that will rule the entire Earth. You could have authority over cities, helping to bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to all mankind.
But there’s a requirement and condition: Jesus said in Mark 1:15: “repent ye, and believe the gospel.” You must repent of breaking God’s laws and believe this Gospel of the Kingdom. You must accept Jesus Christ as your Savior who died for your sins, making it possible for you to enter this kingdom.
In Acts 3:19–21 , Peter spoke of “times of refreshing” that will come “from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ… 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.”
Every prophet in the Old Testament spoke about this coming kingdom in one way or another. This isn’t some new doctrine; it’s the central theme of the entire Bible.
The question is: will you be part of it? Will you believe this incredible Gospel of the Kingdom of God and that his government is here now on earth.
Don’t let anyone deceive you with false gospels about just believing in Jesus without understanding what he actually taught. Don’t fall for the idea that the kingdom of God is just in your heart or that it’s the church. The Bible is clear about what the Gospel of the kingdom of God really is.
I challenge you to search the scriptures for yourself. Look up every passage I’ve mentioned today. Prove whether these things are true. Your eternal future depends on understanding and believing the right Gospel.
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- Glowing Earth with light from heaven
- Alt text: “Jesus Christ returning to establish His Kingdom on Earth”
Final Thoughts
If this post opened your eyes to truths you’ve never understood before, I encourage you to dive deeper. There’s so much more to learn about God’s incredible Kingdom and plan for humanity and your potential role in it.
The kingdom of God and his government is here right now at this time on earth and his physical kingdom or government will come at a future time whether people believe it or not. The only question is if you would enter it. The choice is yours.
So until my next blog post, I encourage you to subscribe to my blog for more biblical truths that will encourage you and help you transform your life, and share this post with others who need to hear this incredible good news. The true Gospel of the Kingdom of God is the most important message you could ever understand.
FAQs
1. What is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God?
It’s the good news that Jesus Christ will return to Earth to establish God’s government — a literal Kingdom — where peace and righteousness will reign.
2. Is the Kingdom of God just in our hearts?
No. The Bible shows it’s a real, future government that Jesus will rule, with His saints sharing in that rulership.
3. How can I enter the Kingdom of God?
By repenting, believing the true Gospel, and accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior. Entrance happens through spiritual transformation at the resurrection.
4. What did Jesus mean by “born again”?
It refers to being changed from mortal to immortal — becoming part of God’s divine family at the resurrection, not just a feeling in this life.
5. When will the Kingdom of God come?
When Jesus Christ returns, as prophesied in Matthew 24:14 and throughout Scripture.
