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What is the Kingdom of God?
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The Kingdom of God is God's reign breaking into the world through Jesus. It was his central message: "The kingdom of God has come near." Not a political party or a place, it is God's rule of justice, mercy, and love, already present yet not fully here, both now and not yet.
“Mark 1:15” the Bible points here. Read more Scripture.
At a glance
| Topic | What is the Kingdom of God? |
|---|---|
| Scripture anchor | Mark 1:15 |
| Scripture text used | King James Version, Public domain |
| Language of this page | English |
| Authorship of this page | Written in English by The Living Bread |
The Scripture this answer points to
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 1:15
Quoted from the King James Version, read from the stored text and never typed from memory.
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. Readers most often set these passages beside Mark 1:15.
- Matthew 3:2: And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- Matthew 4:17: From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
- Acts 2:36-38: Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
- Acts 20:21: Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 1:10: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
- Matthew 10:7: And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Questions people ask
Where does this answer come from?
It is a short, honest answer in plain words, grounded in Mark 1:15. It is not the last word. The last word belongs to Scripture and to Christ.
Can I talk with someone about this question?
Yes. On The Living Bread you can ask the family of God to pray with you, free and without an account, and a real person will pray for you by name.
Where should I read more?
Begin with Mark 1:15 in your own Bible, then read the related questions below. Test everything against Scripture.
Take one step this week
- Read Mark 1:15 slowly in your own Bible, twice.
- Tell one trusted person what you are asking, and listen to what they say.
- Pray one honest sentence about it today, in your own words.
How this page is made
This answer was written by The Living Bread in plain words and grounded in Scripture. Scripture is read from the King James Version (Public domain), never typed from memory. Cross references come from OpenBible.info (CC BY). If something here is wrong, write to support@living-bread.org and we will correct it.
Take the next step
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