Reino
O Reino de Deus é o tema central da pregação de Jesus. Desde o início de seu ministério, Ele proclamou: 'Arrependei-vos, porque é chegado o Reino dos céus.'
O anúncio do Reino
Jesus inaugurou seu ministério proclamando a chegada do Reino. Ele convida todos ao arrependimento e à fé nessa nova realidade.
17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
15 and saying, "The time has been fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, 'The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.'
A natureza do Reino
O Reino de Deus é governo soberano do Senhor sobre todas as coisas. Ele é o Rei eterno, imortal e invisível.
17 Now to the King of the Ages, immortal, invisible, [the] only wise God, [be] honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Entrar no Reino
Para entrar no Reino é preciso nascer de novo, tornar-se como criança e buscar primeiro a justiça de Deus acima de tudo.
3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless someone is born of water and of Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
14 But Jesus said, "Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
10 Blessed [are] those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on the earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on the earth will have been loosed in heaven."
Cidadãos do Reino
Os cristãos são concidadãos dos santos e membros da família de Deus, chamados a viver dignamente do Reino que receberam.
19 So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,20 being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
32 Do not fear, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give to you the kingdom.
6 Blessed and holy is he that has part in the first resurrection. Over these the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him for a thousand years.
9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,10 nor covetous, nor thieves, nor drunkards, nor abusive people, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.