The "gospel of the kingdom" was foretold in the Old Testament, preached by Jesus—brought by Jesus!—preached by the early church, and should be preached by us until all the peoples hear it. This gospel of the kingdom is the good news that, at the coming of Jesus, God moved into this world in an unprecedented way. Since Jesus has come, God is exerting his right to rule in new and powerful ways. He is attacking his enemy the devil in new ways. He has dealt with sin in a new way. He is gathering a people in a new way. He is empowering his representatives in new ways. And in all this he is reigning as king. This is the coming and the advancement of his kingdom.
And this is good news. It is the gospel of the kingdom. Therefore let everyone of us turn from every other claim on our allegiance and surrender to the king of kings. Let's repent of all rebellion and treason, accept the terms of his amnesty, and let's put our trust in the King of glory, and sing with all our heart the truth of Isaiah 52:2,
How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, good news; announcing peace, proclaiming news of happiness: Our God reigns! Our God reigns!
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