Explanation of the Chart: Chapter 1

In the divine order of things there could be but ONE Kingdom of God and of heaven, as obviously set forth throughout the Word of God, seeing there is but one Lord and King over all. “And the Lord shall be King over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and His name one” (Zech. 14:9⁹And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one. (Zechariah 14:9)). Therefore the kingdom, as a whole, may be appropriately represented in the Chart as it appears on the facing page.

As, however, many different facts are presented to us in the Word concerning this one kingdom, it is important and instructive to classify or group these facts under certain divisions of the subject, according to the meaning and application of the numerous passages. By this means we are enabled to arrive at a clearer and fuller apprehension of the whole subject in all its different bearings. Indeed, it seems indispensable to a right understanding of the Kingdom of God thus to arrange and classify all the texts of Scripture relating to it. On a close examination of all these different texts, it will be found that they can be rightly and instructively arranged under three main divisions: namely, the ASPECTS, CONSTITUTION and PHASES of the kingdom, with a few subdivisions under the last two headings.

On the Chart these three divisions are thus displayed. First, around the rim of the circle the four ASPECTS appear as the Kingdom of God, the Kingdom of heaven, the Kingdom of the Son and the Father’s Kingdom. Then within the circle is shown the second main division, the CONSTITUTION, with four subdivisions, and the third main division, the PHASES, having three subdivisions, the Past, Present and Future phases, each of which is briefly defined on the Chart itself. All these divisions are fully explained in the body of this book, in order as they appear on the Chart.

Now assuming that the foregoing summarized divisions of the subject are scripturally correct, as I take them to be, then all the passages in Scripture referring to the kingdom must, as a matter of course, come under one or another of the divisions of the summary set forth in the Chart.

To be used in connection with the Chart, a List of all the direct passages of Scripture referring to the kingdom is given at the end of this chapter in the abbreviated form of a concordance, in order to facilitate a ready reference to them, and at the same time to present a full view of every direct reference to the kingdom.

There are, besides these, a very large number of indirect references, both in the Old and New Testaments, but to take up all these would far exceed the limits assigned to this small book.

I have therefore confined my observations to the direct passages containing the words “kingdom,” “the Kingdom of God,” “the Kingdom of heaven,” “the Kingdom of the Son” and “the Father’s Kingdom.”

As most of the errors that are made with regard to this subject are chiefly due to a misapplication of the various references to it, it is manifestly of the first importance that we should be provided with some system of classification, whereby we might be enabled to assign to each of these numerous and diverse passages the right class or division to which it properly belongs or applies, and thus be found “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15¹⁵Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)) according to the obvious meaning and distinct application of the Scriptures.

The Chart, as already described, is intended to furnish the basis of such a classification, which is now submitted for the consideration of all earnest Bible students, who cannot fail to be deeply interested in a subject of such importance, while it is hoped that the present plan of explanation may afford help to many to whom the subject is confessedly a difficult one, and with regard to which many conflicting opinions have been entertained by Christian readers of the Bible.

By using the List with the Chart, which serves as a key to the whole, the division or class to which every one of the passages on the List belongs may be readily ascertained, and their right application become known. By this means many difficulties hitherto encountered may be either greatly lessened or entirely removed.

The way of using the Chart with the List may be as follows: In the first place, the List itself shows all the references arranged under the four Aspects, looked at from that point of view. Then, with regard to the other two divisions, the Constitution and the Phases, a code consisting of a letter and a number is placed before every text on the List to designate the divisions and subdivisions on the Chart to which they properly belong or apply. Thus, the letter C stands for and refers to the Constitution, and P to the Phases, while the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 refer to the subdivisions of the two main divisions. For example, C.1 indicates that the texts before which it is placed are classed under the first heading of the Constitution (its characteristic principles), C.2 indicates the second heading (the subjects of the kingdom), C.3 indicates the third heading (the way of entering in) and C. 4 indicates the fourth heading (the blessings provided). In like manner, the letters and numbers P.1, P.2 and P.3 represent the first, second and third Phases, respectively, and are intended to show that the texts to which they are affixed belong respectively to one or another of those three Phases. By thus referring to the List and Chart together it may be seen at a glance to which class every passage rightly belongs, whereby we may be helped to arrive at a true application of these scriptures, which is a matter of the utmost importance in our attempts to understand them, for the clear and accurate comprehension of all portions of God’s Word largely depends upon a correct application of them.

With reference to the texts assigned to the Constitution, it must be borne in mind that they are looked upon as a separate class, because, unlike those belonging to the three Phases, which are strictly dispensational, they do not specially apply, as a rule, to any particular period of time or dispensation. Instead, they furnish us with the foundation principles of the righteous rule and government of God for all time, past, present and future - the universal rule of God, which underlies every transaction and representation of all the dispensations - and in that sense are equally applicable to all three Phases of the kingdom.

Thus, clearly, to distinguish between the constitutional principles of God’s rule, which apply universally to all periods of time, and those dispensational references to the kingdom that absolutely require in most cases to be strictly and exclusively applied to their respective dispensations, helps materially to clear the whole subject, and to give us a fuller and better understanding of it in all its various bearings.

With these introductory explanations, we will now proceed to consider the several divisions of the subject more in detail, in the order in which they appear on the Chart, starting with a few general remarks on the kingdom as a whole in the next chapter.

Direct References to the Kingdom

The following tables list the direct references in Scripture to the words “kingdom,” “the Kingdom of God,” “the Kingdom of heaven,” “the Kingdom of the Son” and “the Father’s Kingdom.”

Kingdom in the Old Testament

P.3

Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and Thou art exalted.

1 Chron. 29:11¹¹Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all. (1 Chronicles 29:11)

P.3

For the kingdom is the Lord’s.

Psa. 22:28²⁸For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations. (Psalm 22:28)

P.3

The sceptre of Thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Psa. 45:6⁶Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. (Psalm 45:6)

P.3

His throne is in the heavens; and His kingdom ruleth over all.

Psa. 103:19¹⁹The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. (Psalm 103:19)

P.3

They shall speak of the glory of Thy kingdom.

Psa. 145:11¹¹They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; (Psalm 145:11)

P.3

And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.

Psa. 145:12¹²To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. (Psalm 145:12)

P.3

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.

Psa. 145:13¹³Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. (Psalm 145:13)

P.3

His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment.

Isa. 9:7⁷Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:7)

P.3

The God of heaven [shall] set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed.

Dan. 2:44⁴⁴And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. (Daniel 2:44)

P.3

His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.

Dan. 4:3³How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. (Daniel 4:3)

P.3

His kingdom is from generation to generation.

Dan. 4:34³⁴And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation: (Daniel 4:34)

P.3

His kingdom ... shall not be destroyed.

Dan. 6:26²⁶I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. (Daniel 6:26)

P.3

A kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve Him.

Dan. 7:14¹⁴And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. (Daniel 7:14)

P.3

The saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom.

Dan. 7:18¹⁸But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. (Daniel 7:18)

P.3

The time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Dan. 7:22²²Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. (Daniel 7:22)

P.3

The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom ... shall be given to the people of the saints.

Dan. 7:27²⁷And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. (Daniel 7:27)

P.3

And the kingdom shall be the Lord’s.

Obadiah 21²¹And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord's. (Obadiah 21)

P.3

The kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.

Micah 4:8⁸And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem. (Micah 4:8)

Kingdom in the New Testament

P.1

Jesus went ... preaching the gospel of the kingdom.

Matt. 4:23²³And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. (Matthew 4:23)

P.3

Children of the kingdom shall be cast into outer darkness.

Matt. 8:12¹²But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (Matthew 8:12)

P.1

Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of kingdom.

Matt. 9:35³⁵And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. (Matthew 9:35)

P.3

This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world.

Matt. 24:14¹⁴And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. (Matthew 24:14)

P.3

Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Matt. 25:34³⁴Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: (Matthew 25:34)

P.3

Blessed be the kingdom of our father David.

Mark 11:10¹⁰Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. (Mark 11:10)

P.3

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done.

Luke 11:2²And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. (Luke 11:2)

P.3

It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:32³²Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)

P.3

A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom.

Luke 19:12¹²He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. (Luke 19:12)

P.3

Wilt Thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

Acts 1:6⁶When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? (Acts 1:6)

P.2

Who hath called you unto His kingdom and glory.

1 Thess. 2:12¹²That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. (1 Thessalonians 2:12)

P.3

We receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved.

Heb. 12:28²⁸Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: (Hebrews 12:28)

P.3

Heirs of the kingdom which He hath promised.

James 2:5⁵Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (James 2:5)

P.2

Companion ... in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ.

Rev. 1:9⁹I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Revelation 1:9)

P.3

The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ.

Rev. 11:15¹⁵And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15)

The Kingdom of God

C.3

Seek ye first the kingdom of God.

Matt. 6:33³³But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)

P.1

The kingdom of God is come unto you.

Matt. 12:28²⁸But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. (Matthew 12:28)

C.2

Through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Matt. 19:24²⁴And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19:24)

P.1

The harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Matt. 21:31³¹Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. (Matthew 21:31)

P.2

The kingdom of God shall be taken from you.

Matt. 21:43⁴³Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. (Matthew 21:43)

P.1

Jesus came ... preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God.

Mark 1:14¹⁴Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, (Mark 1:14)

P.1

The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe.

Mark 1:15¹⁵And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. (Mark 1:15)

P.2

To know the mystery of the kingdom of God.

Mark 4:11¹¹And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: (Mark 4:11)

P.2

And He said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed.

Mark 4:26²⁶And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; (Mark 4:26)

P.2

Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God?

Mark 4:30³⁰And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? (Mark 4:30)

P.3

Till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

Mark 9:1¹And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. (Mark 9:1)

C.3

Better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye.

Mark 9:47⁴⁷And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: (Mark 9:47)

C.2

Children ... for of such is the kingdom of God.

Mark 10:14¹⁴But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:14)

C.2

Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child.

Mark 10:15¹⁵Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. (Mark 10:15)

C.2

How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God.

Mark 10:23²³And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (Mark 10:23)

C.2

How hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God.

Mark 10:24²⁴And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! (Mark 10:24)

C.2

Easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Mark 10:25²⁵It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:25)

C.2

Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.

Mark 12:34³⁴And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. (Mark 12:34)

P.3

Until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

Mark 14:25²⁵Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. (Mark 14:25)

P.1

Joseph of Arimathea ... waited for the kingdom of God.

Mark 15:43⁴³Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. (Mark 15:43)

P.1

I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities.

Luke 4:43⁴³And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. (Luke 4:43)

C.2

Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke 6:20²⁰And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. (Luke 6:20)

P.2

Least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

Luke 7:28²⁸For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. (Luke 7:28)

P.1

Preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God.

Luke 8:1¹And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, (Luke 8:1)

P.1

Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God.

Luke 8:10¹⁰And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. (Luke 8:10)

P.1

He sent them to preach the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:2²And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. (Luke 9:2)

P.1

Received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:11¹¹And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. (Luke 9:11)

P.3

Shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:27²⁷But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:27)

C.2

No man ... looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:62⁶²And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:62)

P.1

The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Luke 10:9⁹And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. (Luke 10:9)

P.1

Be sure ... the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Luke 10:11¹¹Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. (Luke 10:11)

P.1

No doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

Luke 11:20²⁰But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. (Luke 11:20)

C.3

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God.

Luke 12:31³¹But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Luke 12:31)

P.2

Unto what is the kingdom of God like?

Luke 13:18¹⁸Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? (Luke 13:18)

P.2

Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

Luke 13:20²⁰And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? (Luke 13:20)

P.3

Ye shall see ... all the prophets, in the kingdom of God.

Luke 13:28²⁸There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. (Luke 13:28)

P.3

From the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Luke 13:29²⁹And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. (Luke 13:29)

P.3

Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

Luke 14:15¹⁵And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. (Luke 14:15)

P.1

Since that time the kingdom of God is preached.

Luke 16:16¹⁶The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. (Luke 16:16)

P.3

Was demanded ... when the kingdom of God should come.

Luke 17:20²⁰And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: (Luke 17:20)

C.1

The kingdom of God cometh not with observation.

Luke 17:20²⁰And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: (Luke 17:20)

P.1

Behold, the kingdom of God is within [or, among] you.

Luke 17:21²¹Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (Luke 17:21)

C.2

Little children ... for of such is the kingdom of God.

Luke 18:16¹⁶But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:16)

C.2

Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child.

Luke 18:17¹⁷Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. (Luke 18:17)

C.2

How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God.

Luke 18:24²⁴And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (Luke 18:24)

C.2

Easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Luke 18:25²⁵For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:25)

C.3

Left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake.

Luke 18:29²⁹And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, (Luke 18:29)

P.3

They thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

Luke 19:11¹¹And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. (Luke 19:11)

P.3

When he was returned, having received the kingdom.

Luke 19:15¹⁵And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. (Luke 19:15)

P.3

Know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

Luke 21:31³¹So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. (Luke 21:31)

P.3

Not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

Luke 22:16¹⁶For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. (Luke 22:16)

P.3

I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

Luke 22:18¹⁸For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. (Luke 22:18)

P.3

Joseph of Arimathea ... who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

Luke 23:51⁵¹(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. (Luke 23:51)

C.3

Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:3³Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3)

C.3

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

John 3:5⁵Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5)

P.1

Things pertaining to the kingdom of God.

Acts 1:3³To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: (Acts 1:3)

P.2

Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Acts 8:12¹²But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. (Acts 8:12)

C.3

Must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 14:22²²Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22)

P.2

Persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Acts 19:8⁸And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. (Acts 19:8)

P.2

Among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

Acts 20:25²⁵And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. (Acts 20:25)

P.2

To whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God.

Acts 28:23²³And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. (Acts 28:23)

P.2

Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things.

Acts 28:31³¹Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. (Acts 28:31)

C.1

The kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Rom. 14:17¹⁷For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Romans 14:17)

C.1

The kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

1 Cor. 4:20²⁰For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. (1 Corinthians 4:20)

C.2

The unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Cor. 6:9⁹Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, (1 Corinthians 6:9)

C.2

Nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Cor. 6:10¹⁰Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:10)

C.2

Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Cor. 15:50⁵⁰Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (1 Corinthians 15:50)

C.2

They which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Gal. 5:21²¹Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:21)

C.2

Nor covetous man, who is an idolator, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Eph. 5:5⁵For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. (Ephesians 5:5)

P.2

My fellow workers unto the kingdom of God.

Col. 4:11¹¹And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. (Colossians 4:11)

P.3

May be counted worthy of the kingdom of God.

2 Thess. 1:5⁵Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: (2 Thessalonians 1:5)

P.3

Now is come ... the kingdom of our God.

Rev. 12:10¹⁰And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. (Revelation 12:10)

The Kingdom of Heaven

P.1

Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matt. 3:2²And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Matthew 3:2)

P.1

Jesus began to preach ... Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matt. 4:17¹⁷From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Matthew 4:17)

C.2

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:3³Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3)

C.2

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:10¹⁰Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)

C. 4

Whosoever shall do and teach [commandments] ... shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:19¹⁹Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:19)

C.2

Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:20²⁰For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:20)

C.2

Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 7:21²¹Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 7:21)

P.3

Shall sit down with Abraham ... in the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 8:11¹¹And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 8:11)

P.1

Go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matt. 10:7⁷And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Matthew 10:7)

P.2

He that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Matt. 11:11¹¹Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (Matthew 11:11)

C.3

The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence.

Matt. 11:12¹²And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. (Matthew 11:12)

P.2

To know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 13:11¹¹He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. (Matthew 13:11)

P.2

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom.

Matt. 13:19¹⁹When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. (Matthew 13:19)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed.

Matt. 13:24²⁴Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: (Matthew 13:24)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed.

Matt. 13:31³¹Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: (Matthew 13:31)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid.

Matt. 13:33³³Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. (Matthew 13:33)

C.2

The good seed are the children of the kingdom.

Matt. 13:38³⁸The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; (Matthew 13:38)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field.

Matt. 13:44⁴⁴Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. (Matthew 13:44)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchantman, seeking goodly pearls.

Matt. 13:45⁴⁵Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (Matthew 13:45)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea.

Matt. 13:47⁴⁷Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: (Matthew 13:47)

P.2

Every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven, is like.

Matt. 13:52⁵²Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. (Matthew 13:52)

P.2

I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 16:19¹⁹And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. (Matthew 16:19)

C.2

Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matt. 18:1¹At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Matthew 18:1)

C.2

Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 18:3³And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:3)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king.

Matt. 18:23²³Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. (Matthew 18:23)

P.1

Made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake.

Matt. 19:12¹²For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. (Matthew 19:12)

C.2

Little children ... for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 19:14¹⁴But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14)

C.2

That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 19:23²³Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:23)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder.

Matt. 20:1¹For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. (Matthew 20:1)

P.2

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king.

Matt. 22:2²The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, (Matthew 22:2)

P.1

For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men.

Matt. 23:13¹³But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. (Matthew 23:13)

P.2

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins.

Matt. 25:1¹Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. (Matthew 25:1)

P.3

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country.

Matt. 25:14¹⁴For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. (Matthew 25:14)

The Kingdom of the Son

P.3

The Son of man shall send forth His angels, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend.

Matt. 13:41⁴¹The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; (Matthew 13:41)

P.3

Shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in His kingdom.

Matt. 16:28²⁸Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. (Matthew 16:28)

P.3

Sit in the throne of His glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matt. 19:28²⁸And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (Matthew 19:28)

P.3

One on Thy right hand, and the other on the left, in Thy kingdom.

Matt. 20:21²¹And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. (Matthew 20:21)

P.3

And of His kingdom there shall be no end.

Luke 1:33³³And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. (Luke 1:33)

P.3

Nobleman went ... to receive for himself a kingdom.

Luke 19:12¹²He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. (Luke 19:12)

P.3

When he was returned, having received the kingdom.

Luke 19:15¹⁵And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. (Luke 19:15)

P.3

And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as My Father hath appointed unto Me.

Luke 22:29²⁹And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; (Luke 22:29)

P.3

Ye may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom.

Luke 22:30³⁰That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (Luke 22:30)

P.3

Remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom.

Luke 23:42⁴²And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. (Luke 23:42)

C.1

My kingdom is not of this world. ... My kingdom is not from hence.

John 18:36³⁶Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. (John 18:36)

P.3

When He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father.

1 Cor. 15:24²⁴Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. (1 Corinthians 15:24)

C.2

No whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolator, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Eph. 5:5⁵For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. (Ephesians 5:5)

P.2

Hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son.

Col. 1:13¹³Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: (Colossians 1:13)

P.2

Walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto His kingdom and glory.

1 Thess. 2:12¹²That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. (1 Thessalonians 2:12)

P.3

Shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom.

2 Tim. 4:1¹I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; (2 Timothy 4:1)

P.3

And will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom.

2 Tim. 4:18¹⁸And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (2 Timothy 4:18)

P.3

A sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of Thy kingdom.

Heb. 1:8⁸But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. (Hebrews 1:8)

P.3

Entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:11¹¹For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:11)

P.2

Your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ.

Rev. 1:9⁹I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Revelation 1:9)

P.3

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne.

Rev. 3:21²¹To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. (Revelation 3:21)

P.3

The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and His Christ.

Rev. 11:15¹⁵And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15)

P.3

And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Rev. 20:4⁴And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (Revelation 20:4)

The Father’s Kingdom

P.3

Our Father which art in heaven. ... Thy kingdom come. ... Thine is the kingdom.

Matt. 6:9,10, 13⁹After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ¹⁰Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:9‑10)
¹³And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Matthew 6:13); Luke 11:2²And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. (Luke 11:2)

P.3

The righteous [shall] shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.

Matt. 13:43⁴³Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. (Matthew 13:43)

P.3

Until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.

Matt. 26:29²⁹But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. (Matthew 26:29)

P.3

It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:32³²Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)

Kingdom in the Old Testament

18 times

Kingdom in the New Testament

15 times

Kingdom of God

72 times

Kingdom of heaven (Matthew only)

33 times

Kingdom of the Son

23 times

The Father’s Kingdom

4 times

Total

165 times

Matthew

5 times

Mark

15 times

Luke

33 times

John

2 times

Acts

7 times

Epistles

10 times

Total

72 times

The Kingdom of God and of Heaven

The Kingdom of God and of Heaven [Paperback]