the kingdom vs paradise

Introduction: The kingdom is different from paradise. Every believer is already in the kingdom here on earth. When we die we go to paradise.

 

THE KINGDOM ANNOUNCED BY THE PROPHETS
 

Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.
Daniel 2:44 And in the days of these kings the God of Heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed.


THE KINGDOM ANNOUNCED BY JESUS
 

Matthew 4:17 Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
Matthew 12:28 Surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.

 

THE KINGDOM TAUGHT BY PAUL
 

Colossian 1:13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the son of his love.
Hebrews 12:28 Receiving the kingdom which cannot be shaken.
 

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE KINGDOM AND PARADISE
 

(History) Luke 23:42-43-assuredly I say to you today you will be with me in paradise.

(Gospel) II Corinthians 12:1-4- Paul was called up into paradise.

 

FINAL NOTES
The kingdom of God is I Corinthian: 4:20; Romans 14:17
We reign in life here in this world: Romans 5:17