This book traces the history of the biblical idea of the Kingdom of God and suggests its contemporary relevance. “To grasp what is meant by the Kingdom of God is to come very close to the heart of the Bible’s gospel of salvation.”—from the Preface
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You must read the old testament with this book side by side.,
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The Kingdom of God by John Bright, renown Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and the interpretation of the Old Testament at Union Theological Seminary in Va., is the best cpompanion book you could read along with the Old Testament. This man has a deep understanding of how God works in history, then and now. His profound insights are founded not only in his ability to think in Hebrew and understand original meanings, but also his knowledge of history. His personal knowledge of who God is the thread that makes this book prophetic as well as practicle. I have been reading it over and over for 20 years without tiring. It is a book for the layperson as well as the student. If this book appeals to you, I highly recommend "A History of Israel" although it is much more of a textbook.
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Outstanding Book,
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While this book was written many decades ago, it is very relevant to today's church. It overviews Israel's history and shows why the Israelites didn't understand Jesus' talk about the Kingdom of God. Even the Israelites in the Old Testament didn't grasp God's spiritual kingdom. This book is a must read!!
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A Powerful Book,
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This is a powerful exposition on the biblical concept on the kingdom of God. It is a call to faith, as we look for and await 'a city which has foundations' and 'an imperishable hope'.
I think perhaps the most powerful moment comes when the author explains how Jesus of Nazareth, recognizing his messianic calling and joining it with that of Isaiah's suffering servant, lays down his life, thus becoming a suffering messiah (a novel concept at the time)and, incidentally, our sin offering and example. Its comprehensive but not an overly difficult read. Highly recommended.
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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK BEGINS THE STORY OF JESUS' MINISTRY WITH THESE SIGNIFICANT WORDS: "JESUS CAME INTO GALILEE, PREACHING the gospel of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel'" (1:14-15). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Testament, Old Testament, New York, The Biblical Period, God's Kingdom, Suffering Servant, God of Israel, Second Isaiah, Scribner's Sons, Holy Commonwealth, International Critical Commentary, Messiah Prince, Promised Land, Lutterworth Press, Mount Zion, Son of God, Word of God, Davidic Messiah, Israel of God, Kingdom of Christ, Kingdom of Israel, Alten Testament, Christ's Kingdom, Church of Christ, Jesus Christ New!
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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK BEGINS THE STORY OF JESUS' MINISTRY WITH THESE SIGNIFICANT WORDS: "JESUS CAME INTO GALILEE, PREACHING the gospel of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel'" (1:14-15). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Testament, Old Testament, New York, The Biblical Period, God's Kingdom, Suffering Servant, God of Israel, Second Isaiah, Scribner's Sons, Holy Commonwealth, International Critical Commentary, Messiah Prince, Promised Land, Lutterworth Press, Mount Zion, Son of God, Word of God, Davidic Messiah, Israel of God, Kingdom of Christ, Kingdom of Israel, Alten Testament, Christ's Kingdom, Church of Christ, Jesus Christ New!
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- Archaeology and the Religion of Israel: The Ayer Lectures of the Colgate-Rochester Divinity School, 1941 by Professor William Foxwell Albright on 6 pages
- Archaeology and the Religion of Israel (Otl) (The Old Testament Library) by William Foxwell Albright on 6 pages
- Relevance of Apocalyptic by H. H. Rowley on 5 pages
- Parables of the Kingdom by C. H. Dodd on page 136, page 158, and page 176
- Gospel According to St. Matthew by A. H. McNeile on page 139, page 144, and page 158
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- The Earliest Christian Mission to 'All Nations' in the Light of Matthew's Gospel by Mr. James LaGrand on page 62, and Back Matter
- The Continuing Conversion of the Church (Gospel & Our Culture) by Darrell L. Guder on page 36, and Back Matter
- The Kingdom of God: The Message of Jesus Today by John Fuellenbach in Back Matter
- Preaching Christ from the Old Testament: A Contemporary Hermeneutical Method by Sidney Greidanus in Back Matter
- Loving God With Our Minds: The Pastor As Theologian by Michael Welker on page 191
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