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Message Notes
“The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.” —Psalm 103:19
“Kingdom Agenda the visible demonstration of the comprehensive rule of God over every area of life.” —Tony Evans
God has established covenants within our world to implement His Kingdom rule and reign.
What are those covenants that God has established?
- Individual
- The Family
- The Church
- Civil Government
What is a Kingdom-Minded Church?
What it’s not:
- It’s not a social club
- It is not an outpost of a political party
“The Church – ‘A community of individuals spiritually linked together with the purpose of reflecting and legislating the values of the kingdom of God.’” —Tony Evans
“Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” —Matthew 16:13-18
- A kingdom-minded church is made up of many interconnecting pieces.
“You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house.” —1 Peter 2:5
- A kingdom-minded church has a legislative responsibility
Ecclesia – Assembly
A kingdom-minded church exists to advance God’s kingdom, not simply to defend it.
A kingdom-minded church operates with full access to supreme power and authority.
“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” —Matthew 16:19
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.” —I Corinthians 4:20
Question – Where does the churches power come from?
Answer – The Holy Spirit
“For apart from me you can do nothing.” —John 15:5
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” —1 Peter 2:9