FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Question #1 -> Is the kingdom of heaven different from the kingdom of God?
Question #2 > Is the kingdom of heaven the same as the church?
Question #3 > Did Jesus originally intend to rule over the Jews as a nation on earth and failed?
Question #4 > Did Jesus desire an earthly kingdom of this world?
Question #5 > Won't Jesus have to wait until death is destroyed in order to begin His reign?
Question #6 > I am told that Jesus will eventually be crowned king but isn't Jesus really King now?
Question #7 > Wasn't the first time the kingdom was preached recently in 1914?
Question #8 > Was the kingdom of heaven established during the personal ministry of John the Baptist?
Question #9 > Was the kingdom of heaven established during the personal minsitery of Jesus?
Question #10 > Didn't all the apostles died without seeing the kingdom established?
Question #11 > Didn't the apostles already have the power of the kingdom when they were sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel?
Question #12 > Is there anything definite about when the kingdom came with the power of the Holy Ghost?
Question #13 > Does Jesus have all ruling power now?
Question #14 > Does Jesus have the key of David yet?
Question #15 > Was God speaking of the second coming of Christ when he promised David that Christ would sit on his throne?
Question #16 > Is the church and the kingdom the same?


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Question #1 > Is the kingdom of heaven different from the kingdom of God?
Matthew 19
23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (KJV)









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Question #2 > Is the kingdom of heaven the same as the church?
Matthew 16
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. (KJV)










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Question #3> Did Jesus originally intend to rule over the Jews as a nation on earth and failed?
John 6
15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. (KJV)






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Question #4 > Did Jesus desire an earthly kingdom of this world?
John 18
36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. (KJV)






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Question #5 > Won't Jesus have to wait until death is destroyed in order to begin His reign?
1 Corinthians 15
24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.






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Question #6 > I am told that Jesus will eventually be crowned king but isn't Jesus really King now?
1 Timothy 6
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; (KJV)






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Question #7 > Wasn't the first time the kingdom was preached recently in 1914?
Acts 20
25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. (KJV)






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Question #8 > Was the kingdom of heaven was established during the personal ministry of John the Baptist?
Matthew 4
12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; [John was beheaded at this time -GW] 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (KJV)






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Question #9 > Was the kingdom of heaven established during the personal minsitery of Jesus?
Acts 1
3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. ... 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? (KJV)






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Question #10 > Didn't all the apostles die without seeing the kingdom established?
Mark 9
1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. (KJV)






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Question #11 > Didn't the apostles already have the power of the kingdom when they were sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel?
Acts 1
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. {power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you} (KJV)






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Question #12 > Is there anything definite about when the kingdom came with the power of the Holy Ghost?
Acts 2
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (KJV)






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Question #13 > Does Jesus have all ruling power now?
Matthew 28
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore,









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Question #14 > Does Jesus have the key of David yet?

Revelation 3
7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; (KJV)






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Question #15 > Was God speaking of the second coming of Christ when he promised David that Christ would sit on his throne?
Acts 2
30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. (KJV)






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Question #16 > Is "the church" and "the kingdom" the same?
They have the same owner --
Matt. 16:18; John 18:36
Matthew 16 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
John 18 36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

They have the same ruler --
Ephesians 5:23; I Timothy 6:15
Ephesians 5 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
1 Timothy 6 15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

They have the same beginning place --
They have the same beginning date--
They have the same law--

Isaiah 2:1-3; Acts 2
Isaiah 2
1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Acts 2 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

They have the same keys --
Matthew 16:18,19; Acts 2:14,47
Matthew 16
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. (KJV)
Acts 2
14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

They have the same terms of admittance --
John 3:5; Acts 2:38
John 3 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 2 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

They have the same membership --
Colossians 1:2, 13
Colossians 1 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

They have the same memorial --
I Corinthians 11:20-27; Matthew 26:29
1 Corinthians 11 20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. {this...: or, ye cannot eat} ... 23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. {ye do...: or, shew ye} 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
Matthew 26 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

They have the same glory --
Isaiah 2:1,2; Ephesians 3:21
Isaiah 2 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
Ephesians 3 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.








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