ABSTRACT
Miracles that occurred in Jesus’ ministry as well as in contemporary Christian’s lives is contextually related to the specific teaching and experience about the
Kingdom theology is consistent throughout the Old and New Testament scriptures. God first established and demonstrated his rule and reign by miraculous events from heaven. His Kingdom was proclaimed by the prophets and was to be everlasting. Jesus taught, preached and demonstrated the Kingdom commissioning the disciples and all who came after to do likewise. Kingdom expectation, prayer, and proclamation are necessary for the
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Jesus not only proclaimed and taught it, he demonstrated it by his works with power and authority (Mat.9:35, 1Cor.4:20). Jesus in the synoptic gospels links the presence of the Kingdom to the occurrence of miraculous signs and wonders. Although the Kingdom is never defined by Jesus, he points to the occurrences or the miraculous events while quoting Daniel and Isaiah’s prophetic words.
Research from five different denominations adherents showed that, when taught about the Kingdom, the questionnaires responded to having experienced miraculous events in their lives or those around them. This was not the case when questionnaires were not taught about the
There are principles to abide by for teaching in order to communicate properly. Jesus demonstrated this not only in words but in works that were clearly understood by those around him. Hermeneutical importance cannot be over emphasized. Institutions have allowed philosophy to infiltrate and establish their academic understanding of the Kingdom.
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The Ministry of Christ is the center for understanding the
Understanding Pentecost in relation to the
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Theologians are not all in agreement as to the Kingdom’s presence today with miraculous occurrences. Barriers exist and have been taught since the church formed. Some exclude, others inhibit, or prevent God’s Kingdom presence from occurring.
The end of the age has come and is still coming and will come more and more until it comes completely in the end. If we embrace the words of Jesus, model Him, go like the disciples did, announcing his Kingdom, proclaiming its presence, expecting the Holy Spirit to provide the power with authority, Jesus’ ministry will continue.
The subject of the Kingdom with its implications is of the utmost importance, and the foundation for continuing the Ministry of Christ until his return. John Wimber once said “you need to have both good experiences and good theology” with God. Incarnating the Kingdom is not only possible today but required if we are to see the consummation of his Kingdom.
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