
We
live in the age of the fulfilled kingdom. Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is
in your midst" (Luke 17:21), and Paul affirmed, "For He
rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the
kingdom of His beloved Son" (Colossians 1:13). Our focus now is spiritual growth and
kingdom living. Since prophecy is fulfilled, we are not
watching for signs or world events. Instead, we live out the gospel,
reflecting Christ and bearing fruit (Galatians 5:22-23). We proclaim the finished work of Jesus
and invite others into that same covenant relationship. We are not waiting. We are
participating. The kingdom is now. Christ reigns now. And we are
called to walk in that truth, not in fear of a future apocalypse, but
in the confidence of fulfilled promise.
By Dan Maines
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