Kingdom of God

 
generally speaking, always existed, for God always rules, and those who own Him and fear Him are in His kingdom. The term is also applied to the moral side of the kingdom of heaven (see KINGDOM OR HEAVEN). Hence, although Christ has not yet literally set up His kingdom, morally it is already established in the hearts of those who believe in Him or was seen in power when Christ was here (Luke 17:2121Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (Luke 17:21)).