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This book explores the principle problem on Earth and offers the divine solution of government. It delves into the promised Kingdom and the mission of Jesus to restore it. Discover the components of a Kingdom, the message of the Bible, and the concept of Commonwealth.
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"THE PRINCIPLE OF KINGDOM COMMONWEALTH Understanding the Precept of Kingdom LORDSHIP
THE PRINCIPLE PROBLEM ON EARTH: The level stress the world has exploded. WORRY? WHY? The desire to survive and the fear of scarcity is the cause of stress. The principle problem on earth is “FAILED GOVERNMENT
THE PRINCIPLE PROBLEM ON EARTH: 4. The divine solution for earth’s problem was GOVERNMENT. 5. The promise of God to fallen mankind was a GOVERNMENT
THE GOVERNMENT PROMISED: Isaiah 9:6-7For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
THE GOVERNMENT PROMISED: Isaiah 9:7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
THE KINGDOM PROMISED: Daniel 7:13-14“In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.
THE KINGDOM PROMISED: Daniel 7:14He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Daniel 7:16-18I approached one of those standing there and asked him the meaning of all this. “So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things: v17‘The four great beasts are four kings that will rise from the earth. v18But the holy people of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever—yes, for ever and ever.’
Daniel 7:21-22As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and defeating them, v22until the Ancient of Days came and pronounced judgment in favor of the holy people of the Most High, and the time came when they possessed the kingdom.
Daniel 7:26-27“But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed forever.v27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.”
WHAT IS A KINGDOM? It is the governing influence of a KING over HIS Territory impacting it with HIS POWER, PRINCIPLES, LAWS, VALUES AND MORAL producing a community of citizens reflecting the culture and lifestyle of a KING. A KINGDOM is a country or nation governed by a KING.
COMPONENTS OF KINGDOM: A KING A LORD A LAND – TERRITORY A LANGUAGE (Heavenly Language)
COMPONENTS OF KINGDOM: 5. A BODY OF LAWS 6. A CONSTITUTION 7. AN ARMY 8. MORAL CODES 9. SHARED VALUES 10. A COSTUME 11. A CULTURE 12. A COMMONWEALTH ECONOMY
THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE: The Bible is not about Democracy. 2. The Bible is not the source of democracy 3. The democracy is a product of the humanistic philosophy of the Greeks. 4. The Bible is all about: • A KING • A KINGDOM • A ROYAL FAMILY • A SUPERNATURAL • COUNTRY-HEAVEN
IDEAS OF JESUS: Jesus came to restore what mankind lost. 2. Jesus did not come to bring religion. 3. Jesus never joined a religion. 4. Jesus’ greatest opposition was religion.
IDEAS OF JESUS: 5. Jesus’ message was not a religion. 6. Jesus claimed to be KING. 7. Jesus claimed to have a Kingdom. 8. Jesus invited all men to enter a KINGDOM.
WHAT DID JESUS BELIEVE: Jesus believed he was fulfillment of prophecy. 2. Jesus believed he was God solution to mankind’s problems. 3. Jesus believed He was a KING. 4. Jesus believed in the Kingdom of Heaven. 5. Jesus believed God’s Kingdom was on earth.
WHAT DID JESUS BELIEVE: 6. Jesus believed the Kingdom was for the whole world. 7. Jesus believed the Kingdom was present. 8. Jesus believed all men could enter the Kingdom. 9. Jesus believed the Kingdom was God’s ultimate purpose and plans for earth. 10. Jesus believed His assignment was to establish the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.
THE MISSION OF JESUS: Jesus believed He came to earth to restore : The Kingdom of Heaven. b. The Government of Heaven. c. The Laws of Heaven. d. The Values of Heaven.
THE MISSION OF JESUS: Jesus believed He came to earth to restore : e. The Colony of Heaven. f. The Society of Heaven. g. The Culture of Heaven. h. The Commonwealth of Heaven.
COMMONWEALTH In the 17th century, the definition of “Commonwealth” explained from original sense of “public welfare” or “Commonweal, to mean, “a state in which the supreme power is vested in the people, a republic or democratic state”.
What does it mean to be a Commonwealth? A Commonwealth refers to any group of people organized under a single government, particularly a republic…. Nowadays, a Commonwealth has come to mean any government in which all people involved have a say, or a loose formation of nations with a shared loyalty.
The Principle KEY of Kingdom: A Kingdom is a Territory – a nation ruled by a Benevolent KING. 2. The principle Key of Kingdom is LORDSHIP.