Matthew 24:14
I do not see the purpose in dichotomy in the kingdom unless it has the purpose of helping us to understand the will and plan of God. Indeed, all that I have read on the subject of the kingdoms has had the purpose of helping us to understand the plans of Almighty God. However, I generally find that as human interpreters we tend to take this to extremes for some reason. More confusion than help results.
Thus, I find that in connection with the kingdom it is best to keep in mind how God’s revelation works. He reveals truth, and we are to believe that truth. Salvation is always based on obedience and faith. This is the same thing I like to emphasize in connection with dispensationalism. No matter how many dispensations or kingdoms, or whatever you choose to see, God’s plan for salvation remains the same. Revelation changes, yes. Judgement varies on the basis of what is revealed to a person of God’s truth. But none of that changes the fact that faith in response to truth is what is really at stake.
So, what Jesus is getting across here is that all people, Jew and Gentile alike, will have the opportunity to hear the gospel. This is meant on a national level. Every people group will have their opportunity to accept the gospel witness. Every last person may not have individually heard, but they will at the least live among a group of people that has had a chance to hear of Jesus Christ. The point here is that, when the end comes, nobody may say that they had not the opportunity to turn from their wickedness to the Holy Son. The mission of the Great Commission will be as complete as Almighty God wants it to be. Then, and only then, will the end come.
Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 32:1-34:33
Scripture Memory: James 2:26 “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your truth. You have given us all that we need for life and godliness. We can know that we have eternal life in Your Son Jesus Christ. We can be sure of Your plans for the future. Thank You for making things plain. You are so loving and kind! May we live to lead others to Your truth! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pay and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for my Dad. Pray for a woman that may have Lupus. Pray for a man who is quite sick.
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