Gospel of the Kingdom of God

Why Such Confusion About the Kingdom of God?

Sermonette by Craig Sablich

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus states that seeking His Kingdom is our primary goal. Most Christian organizations have no concept of what the Kingdom of God is.


God's Powerful Gospel

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of the Kingdom of God is not merely an announcement that a kingdom is coming. It is a comprehensive message that includes the goal of salvation and becoming God's children in His Kingdom. This gospel encompasses all the preparatory material needed to reach that goal, as well as other aspects that support those …


'This Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Be Preached'

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

Matthew 24:14 declares that the gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come. This prophecy assures that by the time Jesus Christ returns and the Millennium begins, this good news will have reached everyone on earth. The verse does not specify who will preach …


How Much Do You Value the Kingdom of God?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ lived and died for His Kingdom. The main thrust of His work was teaching about the Kingdom of God, its way of life, and its establishment on earth. He inaugurated His ministry by preaching in Galilee. Christ taught that the Kingdom would begin small and grow large, as illustrated in the Parable of the Mustard Seed. …


God's Kingdom in the Parables (Part One): Sower and Seed

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

The essence of Jesus Christ's message centers on the Kingdom of God, also referred to as the Kingdom of Heaven. His ministry commenced with preaching repentance and the good news of the Kingdom. John the Baptist, His forerunner, delivered the same fundamental message, as did the apostles during their missions. The theme of the …


Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God, declaring, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." The gospel, meaning good news, centers on the Kingdom of God, highlighting the dominion of God, both in the present …


Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

God's people must let go of the world's solutions, involving party spirit, revolutions, and power struggles, placing their trust in the sovereignty of God.


The True Gospel (Part 4)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus proclaimed the gospel focused on the Kingdom of God, as evidenced by His own words where He modifies the term gospel with the phrase "of the kingdom." Matthew, Mark, and Luke consistently refer to it in this manner, aligning with their Savior's usage. Jesus frequently speaks of preaching the Kingdom of God to the people, …


The True Gospel

Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ preached the gospel of the Kingdom of God, proclaiming the good news that God's Kingdom would come and restore all things. This gospel explains not only that the Kingdom is coming but also how we can be a part of it. The conditions for entering God's Kingdom are to repent and believe in the gospel, which means …


The True Gospel (Part 1)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, declaring, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.' This message, rooted in the meaning of good news, underscores the urgency and hope of God's kingdom. However, the danger of perverting this gospel is …


The True Gospel (Part 6)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The true gospel message, revealed through supernatural disclosure from God, is not readily available to all and cannot be stumbled upon or found merely by reading the Bible. God must open one's mind to receive it, as the carnal mind is enmity against Him. Jesus Himself designed His parables to hide meaning rather than reveal it. …


False Gospels

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ came proclaiming the gospel of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that His message was not about His person but about the Kingdom. He consistently instructed His disciples to preach the Kingdom, to spread the Word of that gospel. However, within two decades after His ascension, by the early 50s AD, this gospel was …


Truth and God's Governance (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Jesus Christ came into the world to bear witness to the truth, which He expressed as the reality of God's governance. This reality is the gospel of the Kingdom of God, the highest plane of truth, where God's sovereignty and control over His creation stand as permanent and unchanging factors. He proclaimed that a literal Kingdom …


God Has a Dream

'Ready Answer' by Staff

God's heart is an open book, revealing His deepest thoughts and greatest hopes to mankind through the Bible. When Christ came, He preached the gospel of the Kingdom of God, proclaiming the good news of why God created humanity and the glory their future holds in store. This same message motivated Abraham to wait for a city whose …


Importance of the True Gospel

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ brought the revelation of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, a message of profound understanding that opens the way to an intimate relationship with the Father and leads to eternal life. This Gospel, as proclaimed by Him, is not merely about a future physical government over the earth but encompasses all that God is …


According to My Gospel

Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

Paul's believed that there is only one gospel and used the terms 'gospel of God' and 'gospel of Jesus Christ,' teaching the same things as Jesus Christ.


Where Is God's True Church Today?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

In the midst of today's confused secular and religious environment, the gospel of the Kingdom of God stands as a central message of Christianity, distinguishing it from all other religions. Jesus was not the first of God's agents to preach this gospel, as it was also proclaimed to earlier generations. His own testimony reveals …


Consequences of Accepting False Gospels

Sermonette by Craig Sablich

Many false gospels appear among professed Christians, imitating Satan's clever lie that we can become like God by doing our own thing, disregarding God's law.


God's Law in Our Mouths

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of the Kingdom of God is an integral part of the Christian life, emphasizing the necessity of morality and adherence to God's law. It is irrefutable from Scripture that the church must teach morality as part of this gospel, for we will not be in God's Kingdom if we are not moral people. Growth into the image of Jesus …


Facing Times of Stress: When God is Silent (Part Four)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The gospel of the Kingdom of God, as proclaimed by Paul in Rome, stands as a central theme in the narrative of biblical travel and spiritual mission. Luke, in documenting the expansion of Christianity, emphasizes the unstoppable power of this gospel, showing how it grew from a small beginning in Judea to a force in many cities …


God Never Disappoints

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The gospel of the Kingdom of God stands as a beacon of hope amidst the disappointments of human life. It is the message of God's grace revealed in Jesus Christ, centered on His death, burial, and resurrection. This gospel, as proclaimed by Paul, carries the power of God, producing supernatural results wherever it is preached. It …


God Works in Marvelous Ways (Part Three)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of the Kingdom of God stands as a central revelation, once shrouded in mystery but now made clear through the ministry of Jesus Christ. In His good pleasure, He purposed to unveil this message, bringing understanding to what was previously hidden. As Jesus came into Galilee preaching, He declared the good news of the …


The True Gospel (Part 5)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus' words in Mark 1:15 deliver an urgent command: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Christ announces the soon-coming Kingdom of God, especially to those whom God calls, and prepares the elect for their spiritual responsibilities both now and in the Kingdom. …


The True Gospel (Part 3)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The New Testament writers frequently refer to the gospel, and among its various descriptions, it is called the Gospel of the Kingdom four times. This gospel, as preached by Jesus Christ, carries a dynamic message, primed to propel a believer to eternal life with the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. However, …


What Did Jesus Preach?

Bible Questions & Answers

The good news that Jesus Christ brought was about the Kingdom of God. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the message of good news that He preached, focusing on the establishment of His Kingdom on earth, rather than primarily on the events of His life. This announcement, given through Jesus Christ by the Father, represents the very …


A Heavenly Homeland (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

When Jesus Christ began His earthly ministry, He proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom encompasses a king, subjects or citizens, laws, and a defined territory. Upon baptism, we become citizens of the Kingdom of God, as the Father delivers us from the power of darkness and conveys us into the kingdom of the …


Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Five)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of Jesus Christ, as a message of hope amidst the crisis at the close of the age, centers on the Kingdom of God. Jesus came as a Messenger from God the Father, preaching not primarily about Himself, but about the good news of the Kingdom of God. Mark 1:14-15 records Him declaring, "The time is fulfilled, and the …


A Heavenly Homeland (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The gospel of the Kingdom of God reveals a truly good Kingdom that will be established to end the mad rule of man. Empires will crumble, and any nations left standing at Christ's second coming will be subjugated. Our hope and confidence are not in the capabilities of man or in a perfect human government, which is impossible, but …


Have You Given Your Heart to Jesus?

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

It behooves God's called-out ones to recognize Jesus Christ as providing the access to God the Father, the Way and the Life.


Focus on the Father

Article by Staff

God the Father sent Jesus Christ with a vital message for mankind, the true gospel of the Kingdom of God, focused on the Father and His purpose. Jesus always deferred to His Father, giving Him credit for His works, and instructed us to pray to Our Father in heaven. The good news message He brought is that God the Father cares …


Itching Ears

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ established the gospel of the Kingdom of God as the central message to be preached. From the beginning of His ministry, He proclaimed, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand," and went about teaching and preaching this gospel throughout Galilee, in synagogues, cities, and villages. He instructed His disciples …


'Go Ye Therefore Into All the World...'

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Jesus Christ commanded His eleven disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel, as recorded in Matthew 28:19 and Mark 16:15. These disciples, who became His apostles, were personally commissioned to deliver the message of the good news of the Kingdom of God. This gospel was central to their mission, as seen in Mark …


Would Jesus Christ Vote? (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

God sent His Son Jesus Christ with the purpose of bringing salvation to humanity through the good news of an entirely new way of life and a new governmental system headed by God the Father and Himself. Jesus taught the good news of the coming Kingdom of God, a message that offers insight into the future of governance, where His …


Preparing the Bride

Booklet by John W. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of the Kingdom of God encompasses the entirety of God's Word, representing the truth about its King, laws, territory, and subjects. It covers nearly every aspect of the Bible, and as Paul describes it, it is the whole counsel of God. When preached to the world, the message is but a narrow sliver of this vast truth. …


Acts (Part One)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Gospel of the Kingdom of God, as presented in the book of Acts, is a central theme that underscores the mission and purpose of the early church. In Acts 1:3, it is noted that Jesus, after His suffering, presented Himself alive to the apostles with many infallible proofs over forty days, speaking of things pertaining to the …


Would Jesus Christ Vote? (Part Three)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus preached the doctrine of a radically different world to come, calling His followers out of this present evil world and to allegiance to His coming Kingdom. He told Pilate that His Kingdom is not of this world, meaning not of this age or present time. A Christian is a citizen of the Kingdom of God, and since that Kingdom is …


Anniversary Message 2026

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of the Kingdom of God stands as a central focus for our purpose and direction. Jesus Himself, as recorded in Mark 1:14-15, came into Galilee preaching this gospel, emphasizing a path toward the Kingdom of God that He and His Father prepared for those who believe. He did not present a gospel centered on Himself or on …


Jesus on His Second Coming

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ came to Galilee preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God, declaring that the time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at hand, urging people to repent and believe in the gospel. His message was not merely about a future event but an immediate reality, signifying that the King of the Kingdom was present among …


What Is the Work?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of the Kingdom of God remains a central focus of our purpose, as it was through Mr. Armstrong's preaching that many came to recognize the true work of God. His message was not just about personal salvation but about proclaiming the coming Kingdom, a truth evident in the fruits of his efforts. Our commission, as guided …


Suffering Disgrace For Christ's Name

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In Acts 5:42, the apostles continued their ministry without ceasing, teaching and preaching the gospel of the coming Kingdom of God and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Their witness included both instruction and proclamation, ensuring that the message of the Kingdom could produce fruit through understanding and …


Government (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ, as the heir of David, emerged proclaiming the gospel of the Kingdom of God, announcing a new kingdom that belongs to Him, over which He will rule. This message, delivered in Galilee after John's imprisonment, declared that the time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at hand, urging repentance and belief in the …


In Search of a Clear World View (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The preaching of the gospel of the Kingdom of God began with Jesus Christ, marking a significant moment as it was not designated as a specific message until He started proclaiming it at around the age of thirty. Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God, declaring that the time is fulfilled and the …


Traditions of Men, Continued

Sermonette by Craig Sablich

The one true gospel message of the kingdom of God, delivered by Christ, embodies the complete truth of God's plan for humanity. This gospel must serve as the standard by which all teachings are measured, rather than allowing other writings to distort its message. False teachers, as warned by the New Testament writers, have …


The Purpose of the Church

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The gospel of the Kingdom of God is central to the purpose and mission of the church, as it embodies the divine plan that God is working out through humanity. Jesus Christ came preaching this gospel, declaring in Mark 1:14-15 that the time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at hand, urging repentance and belief in this …





 
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