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 then on, Jesus began to preach and to say,"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!"
15 He said,"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near! Repent, and keep believing in the gospel!"
9 heal the sick that are there, and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near 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 Eternal—the immortal, invisible, and only 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 replied to him,"Truly, truly I tell you, unless a person is born from abovehe cannot see the kingdom of God."
5 Jesus answered,"Truly, truly I tell you, unless a person is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
33 But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness,and all of these things will be provided for you as well.
14 Jesus, however, said,"Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away. For the kingdom of heaven belongs to people like these."
10 "How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
19 I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you prohibit on earth will have beenprohibitedin heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will have been permittedin 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 That is why you are no longer strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household,20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.
32 Stop being afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
6 How blessed and holy are those who participate in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them. They will be priests of God and Christ, and will rule with him for a thousand years.
9 You know that wicked people will not inherit the kingdom of God, don't you? Stop deceiving yourselves! Sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals,10 thieves, greedy people, drunks, slanderers, and robbers will not inherit the kingdom of God.