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Why is the Millenium necessary ?
jER:
A thousand years, or a day - matters not.
In His time!
Be thee patient; before ye becometh one - Jer 1:1 ;)
Evan600:
--- Quote from: mrsnacks on May 30, 2007, 12:16:53 PM ---Yes. More new threads I started . Keep everyone on their spiritual toes ( smile).
I am not so sure on this Millenium . My understanding is that the Kingdom of God is within you. So why is it that Jesus has to come to earth and set up His Kingdom here for 1000 years ? When Jesus came and walked among us- the people thought He was going to overthrow the Romans and set up His Kingdom. But He said His Kingdom was not visible. It is a Kingdom that exists inside of you. Not one that is physical.What would be the purpose of setting up an earthly Kingdom ? He could've done that when He visited the earth the first time.
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This is a good question for sure.
The way that I am seeing Christ's Kingdom(Kingdom of God) right now, is that it is within everyone, including the Pharisees.
Luk 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
Luk 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you[the pharisees].
I'm not implying that the Kingdom is just within the pharisees, but that it is within everyone because:
2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2Co 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself...
As far as the 1000 year reign is concerned, I believe that this is just another part of the Kingdom(Kingdom of God) as a whole.
peace
indianabob:
Hello Jason,
I just noticed your comment on Lk 17:21 The kingdom of God is 'within' you, the Pharisees(?).
I have noted that this word [strongs 1787] could also be translated as "among" you or in the "midst" of you.
If that is possible would it change your understanding that the Kingdom was/is "within" everyone?
I think Ray teaches that only a certain few are now being called/chosen to serve in the kingdom.
Please, anyone, comment on this in more detail.
Thanks, Bob
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--- Quote from: Jason on June 02, 2007, 01:21:18 PM ---
--- Quote from: mrsnacks on May 30, 2007, 12:16:53 PM ---Yes. More new threads I started . Keep everyone on their spiritual toes ( smile).
I am not so sure on this Millenium . My understanding is that the Kingdom of God is within you. So why is it that Jesus has to come to earth and set up His Kingdom here for 1000 years ? When Jesus came and walked among us- the people thought He was going to overthrow the Romans and set up His Kingdom. But He said His Kingdom was not visible. It is a Kingdom that exists inside of you. Not one that is physical.What would be the purpose of setting up an earthly Kingdom ? He could've done that when He visited the earth the first time.
--- End quote ---
This is a good question for sure.
The way that I am seeing Christ's Kingdom(Kingdom of God) right now, is that it is within everyone, including the Pharisees.
Luk 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
Luk 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you[the pharisees].
I'm not implying that the Kingdom is just within the pharisees, but that it is within everyone because:
2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2Co 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself...
As far as the 1000 year reign is concerned, I believe that this is just another part of the Kingdom(Kingdom of God) as a whole.
peace
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Kat:
There was much discussion on this topic in a resent threat.
Here is the link.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,4215.0.html
mercy, peace, and love
Kat
Evan600:
--- Quote from: indianabob on June 02, 2007, 01:54:33 PM ---Hello Jason,
I just noticed your comment on Lk 17:21 The kingdom of God is 'within' you, the Pharisees(?).
I have noted that this word [strongs 1787] could also be translated as "among" you or in the "midst" of you.
If that is possible would it change your understanding that the Kingdom was/is "within" everyone?
I think Ray teaches that only a certain few are now being called/chosen to serve in the kingdom.
Please, anyone, comment on this in more detail.
Thanks, Bob
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I'm going to have to search the Greek New Testament, and the Septuagint to see where that word is used to understand this more. Thanks for your post!
- Jason
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