The Logos Of The Kingdom

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THE LOGOS OF THE KINGDOM The Logos Of The Kingdom A Theological Summary Of God, His Eternal Kingdom And Victorious Church When anyone hears the Word of the Kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. Matthew 13:19 Daniel C. Rhodes

The Logos Of The Kingdom A Theological Summary Of God, His Eternal Kingdom And Victorious Church When anyone hears the Word of the Kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. Matthew 13:19 Daniel C. Rhodes

Contents THE PROLOGUE 1 WHY LOGOS? What is the Logos of the Kingdom and how does it reveal the mystery of the inner workings of God and His Kingdom? PART ONE 9 THEOLOGY AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD CHAPTER 1 DEFINING THEOLOGY 11 Why do ordinary Christians need to know about Theology? Isn t that just a course of study for seminary students? Chapter 2 HISTORICAL DEFINITIONS OF THE KINGDOM 17 What have Bible scholars and theologians in the past and present written about the Kingdom of God? Which definition is correct? CHAPTER 3 WHAT THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM IS NOT 19 What are some misconceptions and disqualifying concerns about the Message of God s Kingdom that need to be clarified? CHAPTER 4 WHAT THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM IS 29 How does the reality of the Kingdom of God help us to make sense out of life and our daily struggles?

Part Two 43 A THEOLOGICAL SUMMARY OF GOD, HIS ETERNAL KINGDOM AND VICTORIOUS CHURCH A SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGICAL APPROACH 45 CHAPTER 1 THE BIBLE AND THE KINGDOM 47 What is the Bible and who wrote it? How can we understand the Bible and how is it relevant in the personal lives of Christians? CHAPTER 2 GOD AND HIS KINGDOM 51 Who is God and how can we know Him? What are His eternal purposes for heaven, earth and all people? CHAPTER 3 CREATION AND THE KINGDOM 63 Why did God create the world and people? Where did evil come from and why did it destroy our destiny in God? CHAPTER 4 REDEMPTION AND THE KINGDOM 69 Why did God redeem fallen people and how did He do it? What is the evidence and end result of salvation? CHAPTER 5 JESUS, THE CHRIST AND KING OF GOD S KINGDOM 75 Who was Jesus and what was His earthly and post-resurrection mission? Why is He the King of God s Kingdom and when will He return to the earth? CHAPTER 6 THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE KINGDOM 81 Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? What is His mission and work in the Kingdom and the Church?

CHAPTER 7 ANGELS AND THE KINGDOM 87 What are angels and why did God create them? Are they active today in people s lives? CHAPTER 8 CHRIST S CHURCH AND THE KINGDOM 89 How should we describe Christ s Church and why did Jesus establish it? Who are God s Chosen People, how are they governed and what is their authority? Should women be allowed to lead Christ s Church? CHAPTER 9 THE KINGDOM AND THE ORDINANCES, PRACTICES AND MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH 121 What does the Church do and why? What are its sacraments, ceremonies, practices and ministries? What are the responsibilities of Believers? CHAPTER 10 THE KINGDOM AND ONGOING MANIFESTATIONS OF GOD S GRACE 159 How is God s Grace Manifested? How does He mature and empower us to serve Him and one another? What is Providence and how does it work in God s Kingdom? CHAPTER 11 THE KINGDOM OF GOD, THE CHURCH AND WORLD VIEW 195 What is God s intention for His world? What are World Systems and how does Christ use His Church to influence people in the world? CHAPTER 12 THE KINGDOM AND THE CULMINATION OF THE AGES 209 How does God bring all things to a fitting end? What happens when we die? When will Christ return and what is the full reality of God s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven?

Part Three 233 MAKING THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM PRACTICAL CHAPTER 1 UNDERSTANDING PRACTICAL 235 What does Practical mean? Can the Kingdom be both Theological and Practical? Does the practicality of God s Kingdom mean that we have less stress or challenges? CHAPTER 2 MAKING THE KINGDOM PRACTICAL IN YOUR LIFE 241 How does the Drama of God s Kingdom manifest in your personal life? What are the different aspects of your life that are affected by this drama? CHAPTER 3 MAKING THE KINGDOM PRACTICAL IN YOUR FAMILY 251 How does the Drama of God s Kingdom play out in your family s life? What are some of the solutions that God gives to families who are in His Kingdom? CHAPTER 4 MAKING THE KINGDOM PRACTICAL IN YOUR VOCATION 265 How does the Drama of the Kingdom manifest in your Vocation? Is there a difference between a Career and God s Destiny for your life? What about after retirement?

CHAPTER 5 MAKING THE KINGDOM PRACTICAL IN THE CHURCH 275 In what ways does the Drama of God s Kingdom manifest in the Church? What are the Strategies of the Church to fulfill its mission in the earth? What wisdom does God give to pastors who desire to operate their churches in the principles of God s Kingdom? The Epilogue 295 BRINGING THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD BACK TO THE CHURCH Has the Message of the Kingdom been lost by the church? What can we do to bring the Word of the Kingdom back with form and power? What can we all agree on whether or not you embrace the full Message of the Kingdom?

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