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 proclaim and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
15 and saying, "The time has been completed and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the good news."
9 Heal those in it that are sick 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 To the King of the ages, the immortal, invisible, only God, be honor and glory for the ages of the ages! 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, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a man is born from above he cannot see the kingdom of God."
5 Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a man is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
33 But you must seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be supplied to you.
14 But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness! For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be 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 resident aliens, but fellow citizens with the holy and members of the household of God,20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner stone.
32 Never fear, little flock! For it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection! Over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests and kings of God and of Christ, and will reign with him the thousand years.
9 Do you not know that unrighteous people will not inherit the kingdom of God? Make no mistake, neither the unchaste, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor those who practice unnatural vices,10 nor thieves, nor the avaricious, nor drunkards, nor the abusive, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.