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".

Noun

1. the spiritual domain over which God is sovereign