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, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."
15 "The time is now come," he said, "and the kingdom of God is near! Repent and believe the gospel."
9 "Heal the sick in that town and tell them, The kingdom of God draws 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 unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be glory and honor 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 "In very truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
5 "I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
33 "But continue to seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
14 "Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
19 "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind upon the earth shall be bound in the heavens, and whatever you loose upon earth shall be loosed in the heavens."
Cidadãos do Reino
Os cristãos são concidadãos dos santos e membros da família de Deus, chamados a viver dignamente do Reino que receberam.
19 Take notice then that no longer are you strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of Gods household.20 You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone.
32 "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
6 Blessed and holy is he who has a part in the first resurrection; on such the second death has no power, but they will be Gods priests, and Christs; and will reign with him for a thousand years.
9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. None who are immoral, or idolaters, or adulterers, or catamites, or sodomites,10 or thieves, or avaricious men, or drunkards, or foul-mouthed men, or extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.