WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD?

The kingdom of God is not a political movement
or a social establishment. It is not a geographic
territory. Though many believe it refers to a future
government at the second coming of Christ, the most
accurate answer is the last one "My kingdom is not of
this world" (John 18;36). Jesus is announced to the
world that the kingdom of God was "at hand" (Mark 1:15).
What good news! The kingdom of God is here. It's
happening now! The kingdom of God is the sovereign
rule of God in the hearts of His people!
We experience God's kingdom when we live in
submission to the will of Almighty God! God is sovereign,
whether or not we acknowledge Him as our Lord and King.
He is at work in our lives, even though we may have rejected
His sovereignity, ignored His presence, or attempted to work
apart from Him.

Think about it:

~ God created a beautiful world and put us in charge of its care.
~ We sinned and struggled against God, wanting our own way.
~ God sent His Son to reconcile the world to Himself.
~ We killed His Son by hanging Him on a cross.
~ God raised Him from the dead and redeemed the souls of
millions who repented of their sins, accepted His forgiveness,
and acknowledged Jesus Christ as Lord!

In spite of our rebellion, God still accomplishes His sovereign
purposes. He continues to bring a wayward world into conformity
with His purposes because He remains the Lord of all!