kingdom of god

Thân thiện

The teacher explains the concept of the kingdom of god to the students.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The spiritual domain over which God is sovereign: This term refers to the concept of God's reign or rule, often understood as a spiritual realm or state of being where God's will is perfectly realized. It is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing divine authority and the fulfillment of God's purpose.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Jesus often spoke about the kingdom of God in his parables.
  • Many believers seek to live in accordance with the values of the kingdom of God.

Advanced Usage

• "To enter the kingdom of God": to attain a state of grace or salvation under God's rule.

  • The sermon focused on the virtues necessary to enter the kingdom of God.

• "The kingdom of God is within you": a phrase suggesting the spiritual reign of God is present internally or in one's heart.

  • He reflected on the teaching that the kingdom of God is within you.

Variants and Related Words

• Kingdom of Heaven (n): a synonymous term used particularly in the Gospel of Matthew.
  • The phrase 'kingdom of heaven' appears frequently in the first book of the New Testament.

Synonyms

• Divine realm: the domain or sphere of God.
• God's dominion: the territory or state over which God rules.

Related Phrases

• Kingdom come: (idiomatic, often in the Lord's Prayer "thy kingdom come") referring to the future realization of God's kingdom.
  • They prayed for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, saying, "thy kingdom come".

Học thuật

Noun

1. the spiritual domain over which God is sovereign

Từ đồng nghĩa

• kingdom of god