Picturing Theology, Revised Edition

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A Schematic for a Theology of the Kingdom and the Church The Urban Ministry Institute

The Reign of the One, True, Sovereign, and Triune God, the LORD God, Yahweh, God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit The Father Love – 1 John 4:8 Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible The Son Faith – Hebrews 12:2 Prophet, Priest, and King Creation All that exists through the creative action of God Kingdom

The Reign of God expressed in the rule of his Son Jesus the Messiah

Revelation 8:18-31 >

Freedom (Slavery) Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:34-36 (NIV)

The eternal God, sovereign in power, infinite in wisdom, perfect in holiness, and steadfast in love, is the source and goal of all things.

Revelation 21:1-5 >

Wholeness (Sickness)

O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him? For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen. – Romans 11:33-36 (NIV) (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:23-28; Revelation)

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him and by his wounds we are healed. – Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)

Isaiah 11:6-9 > Justice

(Selfishness) Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my spirit on him and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break and a smoldering wick he will not put out till he leads justice to victory. – Matthew 12:18-20 (NIV)