the kingdom


And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.  ST MATTHEW 24:14


 


The hope of the kingdom is that of a Jewish state redeemed; Israel's salvation must first be purged from iniquity, hence the coming birth pangs of creation.


 


If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel,  COLOSSIANS 1:23ab


 


The hope of the gospel is the salvation and liberation of the state of Israel; she shall be a 'light to the nations'.  The gospel of the kingdom is the new covenant law going forth from Jerusalem to gentile governments of the earth.


 


Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.  ST MATTHEW 25:1


 


The hope of the kingdom is that of judgment; principalities and powers in heavenly places will be judged upon the receiving of the bridegroom in the land of Israel.  Humility before God today among gentile nations is like being filled with the Spirit of God as to make ready the way for the Judge of the nations.