Entry into kingdom of God
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· 4 viewsEntering or inheriting the kingdom of God is the privilege of those who acknowledge and live by the rule of God and have become part of the new order of salvation and righteousness in Christ.
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Entry into the kingdom of God is of vital importance
Entry into the kingdom of God is of vital importance
It is costly
It is costly
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
See also Mt 8:19–20; Mt 13:45–46; Lk 18:29–30; 2 Th 1:5; Re 1:9
It is a matter of urgency
It is a matter of urgency
59 To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.”
60 And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
61 Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.”
62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Conditions of entry into the kingdom of God
Conditions of entry into the kingdom of God
Childlike trust
Childlike trust
15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
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3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
To be born again of God’s Spirit
To be born again of God’s Spirit
3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
See also Jn 3:5; 1 Co 15:50
Obedience to God’s will
Obedience to God’s will
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Warnings about entry into the kingdom of God
Warnings about entry into the kingdom of God
The way is narrow
The way is narrow
24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’
26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’
27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!’
28 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out.
See also Mt 7:13–14; Mt 23:13
The wicked will not inherit the kingdom
The wicked will not inherit the kingdom
9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,
10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
See also Mt 5:20; Mk 9:43–47; Ga 5:19–21; Eph 5:5
The need for readiness and watchfulness
The need for readiness and watchfulness
42 Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
43 But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.
44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
See also Mt 24:37–39; Mt 25:13; Lk 12:35–40
Entry is not based on outward appearances nor granted to all who claim to know the Lord
Entry is not based on outward appearances nor granted to all who claim to know the Lord
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’
23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
Conclusion
Conclusion
This is a time for entry. You know the importance, you know the Conditions and you have been warned. Now it your decision. Is there anyone how today would like to enter the Kingdom of God by saying YES to Jesus and inviting the holy Spirit to come in my life and make some changes (metanoia), It time to REPENT!
Lexham Theological Wordbook μετάνοια
μετάνοια (metanoia). n. fem. change of mind, repentance. In the NT, primarily refers to a comprehensive change of one’s orientation toward following God.
This is the noun equivalent of the verb μετανοέω (metanoeō) “to change one’s mind.” Like the verb, it originally referred to a change of mind, but by the time of the NT it had taken on a meaning in Jewish thought of a return to God. In the Gospels, John the Baptist offers a “baptism of repentance (metanoia) for the remission of sins” (Mark 1:4; Luke 3:3). Jesus similarly calls people to repentance (Luke 5:32) and tells his disciples to proclaim “repentance (metanoia) and forgiveness of sins” to all nations (Luke 24:47).
The Lexham Bible Dictionary Repentance in Hebrew
Repentance was expressed by a number of different actions that show a change in thinking and attitude toward sin and God.