"THE KINGDOM OF TRANSFORMATION"

THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Colossians 1:13 (ESV)

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,

THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS A KINGDOM OF TRANSFORMATION

2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV)

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

TWO KINGDOMS:

I. DARKNESS = DEATH

II. LIGHT = LIFE

John 10:10 (ESV)

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

Colossians 1:13 (MSG)

God rescued us from dead-end alleys and dark dungeons. He’s set us up in the kingdom of the Son he loves so much,

Colossians 1:13 (LBP)

For he has rescued us out of the darkness and gloom of Satan’s kingdom and brought us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,

John 8:12 (ESV)

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Matthew 5:14–16 (ESV)

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

WE ARE FILLED WITH THE ETERNAL UN-CREATED LIGHT OF CHRIST AND AS KINGDOM CHILDREN, WE NOW LIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILLING OTHERS WITH HIS LIGHT

I. WE CHOOSE FORGIVENESS OVER RESENTMENT

Matthew 6:14–15 (ESV)

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

II. WE CHOOSE COMPASSION OVER JUDGMENT

James 2:13 (ESV)

For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

III. WE CHOOSE HOPE OVER DESPAIR

Hebrews 6:19 (ESV)

We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,

THESE ARE OUR TOOLS:

Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

WE ARE:

AMBASSADORS OF LIGHT

INSTRUMENTS OF HOPE

BUILDERS OF THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM