Faith and Discipleship Resources The Kingdom of God:  Grow deeper in the knowledge of your Christian faith In order to grow deeper in the knowledge of our Chritian faith one of the key understandings is that of understanding that we are citizens of the “The Kingdom of God”.  When believers understand this overall theme in the Bible, and apply the principles of God’s Kingdom taught in the Old and New Testaments to their lives, then it is that we are able to live faithfully and fruitfully.  The Kingdom of God is present in the lives of believers who manifest the fruit of God’s Spirit as a witness of their faith.  The perspective of God’s Kingdom will keep believers humble and united, able to withstand temptation and trials by virtue of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.  Furthermore, a vision of God’s Kingdom will help believers understand that God is sovereign and is working out His redemptive plan.  In the fulness of time Jesus will come again to establish God’s Kingdom on earth, until then all earthly kingdoms and governances are temporary and subservient to our Creator God.  Throughout the Bible we find God’s Kingdom being a resonant theme that brings believers together for worship and service.  The parables of Jesus are often Kingdom oriented, the prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Daniel were all Kingdom oriented.  Jesus said: “Seek Ye first the Kingdom of God, and His rightousness, then all these things shall be added unto you...”  One discipleship resource that may help you or your small group to discover more about what it means to GROW DEEPER IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR CHRISTIAN FAITH is: “The Kingdom of God: Salvation, Signs, and Service”  Discipleship Resources and Bible Study Made with Xara Web Designer