O que é o Reino de Deus e como entrar nele

O que é o Reino de Deus

O Reino de Deus é o governo soberano do Criador sobre toda a existência, manifestado de forma decisiva na história por meio de Jesus Cristo. Não se trata de uma fronteira geográfica ou de poder político humano, mas da autoridade divina atuando para redimir a criação e transformar a vida de quem se submete à vontade do Senhor.

As Escrituras revelam que esse reinado é eterno, absoluto e incomparável a qualquer domínio terreno.

11 You1s, O LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate), [is] the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all [that is] in the heaven and in the earth [is youi]; youi [is] the kingdom, O LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate), and youi are exalted as head above all.(1 Chronicles 29:11)

10 Who is this King of glory? The Yehovah [Messiah Pre-Incarnate] Tz’va’ot [of the Heavenly Armies], he [is] Melekh HaKavod [the King of Glory]. Selah [stop and diligently consider what was just said] [Diligently stop and consider what was just said].(Tehillim - Psalms 24:10)

22 For the LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) [is] our judge, the LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) [is] our lawgiver, the LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) [is] our king; he will save us.(Isaiah 33:22)

9 And the LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate) shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate), and his name one.(Zechariah 14:9)

17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God-The Father, [be] honour and glory forever and ever. Amen.(1 Timothy 1:17)

O anúncio da chegada do Reino com Jesus

O Reino foi o tema central do ministério de Jesus na terra. O profeta Isaías já anunciava a chegada desse tempo em que o governo de Deus traria salvação e paz; nos Evangelhos, Jesus proclama que essa realidade se aproximou e convoca as pessoas ao arrependimento, instruindo também seus discípulos a levarem essa mensagem adiante.

7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that proclaims peace; that brings good tidings of good, that proclaims Salvation; that says unto Tziyon [parched place], Your1s God-Elōhīm (The Living Word) [The Many Powered] reigns!(Isaiah 52:7)

17 From then on Yeshua [God is Salvation] began to preach and to say: "Turn you in repentance for the Kingdom of heaven is here".(Gosel 4:17)

15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God-Theos is at hand: repent you2f, and believe the Gospel (joyful message).(Mark 1:15)

9 And heal the sick that are in it, and say unto them, The kingdom of God-Theos is come near unto you.(Luke 10:9)

O que é necessário para entrar no Reino

O acesso ao Reino de Deus não se dá por herança biológica nem por mérito humano. Em conversa com o líder religioso Nicodemos, Jesus ensinou que é indispensável nascer de novo por meio do Espírito. Esse ingresso exige humildade para depender de Deus como uma criança, disposição para suportar perseguição por amor à justiça e a decisão de buscar o governo de Deus antes de qualquer outra prioridade na vida.

3 Yeshua [God is Salvation] answered and said unto him, Truly, truly, I say unto youi, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God-The Father.(John 3:3)

5 Yeshua [God is Salvation] answered, Truly, truly, I say unto youi, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit [Ruach], he cannot enter into the kingdom of God-The Father.(John 3:5)

14 Yeshua [God is Salvation] said to them: "Permit the children to come to me and do not restrain them, for the Kingdom of heaven is theirs. Truly I say to you that one will not enter the Kingdom of heaven except he shall be like these".(Gosel 19:14)

10 "Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven".(Gosel 5:10)

33 "Seek first the Kingdom of Elohim (The Many Powered) [The Living Word of God] and His Righteousness and all these things will be given to you.(Gosel 6:33)

19 "because I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."(Gosel 16:19)

A vida e a esperança dos cidadãos do Reino

Fazer parte do Reino transforma a identidade de quem crê: deixa-se a condição de estrangeiro espiritual para viver como membro da própria família de Deus. Essa nova cidadania requer coerência moral e afastamento de condutas injustas, sustentada pela promessa de que o Pai cuida de seu pequeno rebanho e reserva aos seus servos comunhão eterna e autoridade com Cristo.

32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.(Luke 12:32)

19 Now therefore you2f are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God-The Father;

20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah] himself being the chief corner [stone];(Ephesians 2:19,20)

9 Know you2f not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God-The Father? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate (acting like a woman; unmanly), nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God-The Father.(1 Corinthians 6:9,10)

6 Blessed (Favored by God; happy; prosperous) and holy [is] he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God-The Father and of Moshiach [Messiah], and shall reign with him a thousand years.(Revelation 20:6)