The Kingdom of God, Student Workbook, SW02

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T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D

Your Kingdom Come: “The Story of God’s Glory” (continued)

8. Oppresses human beings through harassment, slander, fear, accusation, and death, Heb. 2.14-15

9. Resists and persecutes God’s people, Eph. 6.10-18

C. Satan’s final doom is certain and future.

1. He has been both spoiled and utterly humiliated in the Cross, Col. 2.15.

2. His final demise will come by Christ at the end of the age, Rev. 20.

3. Missions is the announcement and demonstration of the defeat of Satan through Christ.

a. The ministry of reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5.18-21

b. The ministry of disciple-making, Matt. 28.18-20

VIII. The Call to Adventure: Embracing the Story of God as Your Story

A. God’s call to salvation and ministry involves participation by faith in the kingdom promise of God.

1. Salvation by grace through faith, Eph. 2.8-10

2. Repentance: metanoia and conversion, Acts 2.38

3. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit of God, John 3.3-8; Titus 3.5

4. Affirm our need for a biblical framework, a disciplined study of the Kingdom of God Have I experienced the freedom, wholeness, and justice of the Kingdom that I am preaching to others? B. God’s call to salvation and ministry involves demonstration of the life of the Kingdom in one’s personal life and faith.

1. As a faithful servant and steward of God’s mysteries, 1 Cor. 4.1-2

2. As a godly Christian in one’s character, personal life, and family responsibilities, 1 Tim. 3; 1 Pet. 5.1-3; Titus 1

3. As a beloved brother or sister in the midst of the assembly, 2 Cor. 8.22